Being Present details
my life growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, the youngest of 8
children. It gives the reader an intimate look at the relationship
between me, my parents, and my siblings. It discusses life and death,
joy and pain, and strength and perseverance. The book talks about love
and loss and is an optimistic look at overcoming the obstacles of life.
Being Present talks
about how I dealt with life after my parent’s death and how joining the
military completely changed my life. It gives a glimpse into how the
military inspired my love for travel and the many places that I was able
to visit as a result. Read about my life after the military and the
challenges I faced that shaped the man I am today. Lastly, the book will
provide samples of my photography and discuss how it was inspired by my
travel.
Release Date: January 5, 2023
Publisher: Chosen Pen Publishing
Kindle: ASIN: B0BRT7CRWH; eBook $1.99
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jWFLpw
About the Author
Keith Sykes grew up in
New Orleans, Louisiana with his 7 siblings; he is the youngest of 8.
Keith attended Xavier University of Louisiana where he studied Computer
Information Systems and Graphic Design. He lost both parents by the age
of 20 and joined the United States Army in 1990 where he completed 20
years of active military service. He continues to serve as a Department
of Defense civilian where he works as a Health Systems Specialist at
Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He is a freelance writer, photographer and
event planner and is heavily involved in the community. Keith is a
cancer survivor as of February 2022 and attributes his positive attitude
in dealing with the condition to his mother Violet who succumbed to
cancer in January 1990. He loves exploring nature and traveling. Some of
his most memorable trips have been to Egypt, Belize, and Cuba.
You can visit his website at https://kasykes.com/ or connect with him at Facebook at www.facebook.com/ikreate4u.
