Writings about my experiences and thoughts on the prison system.
I’ve thought a lot about the privatization of the prison system. Less than 10% of both state and federal inmates are housed in private facilities. But the cost savings and oversight of private prisons tend to outweigh the poor public … Continued
I created this prison dictionary by interviewing fellow prisoners who were staying at the Atlanta Transitional Center. The prisoners who contributed were actually those that I taught in my GED (General Educational Development) class. It was originally supposed to be … Continued
Prison altered my lifestyle in more ways than you can ever imagine. Things that were meaningless to me outside the walls became my entire world inside. Understandably, I was forced to learn a lot of lessons *fast*. But there was … Continued
I survived prison by working with others and attempting to maintain my faith. This did a lot for me, but what helped me the most was the one thing I looked forward to working on every day: writing. In prison, … Continued
Eight years ago, I went to prison for a crime I did not commit. While there, I spent a lot of my time writing my first novel: the prison escape thriller Retribution. When I got out five years later, I … Continued
Technological advancements and societal changes throughout history have always fascinated me. It is my belief that both have a dynamic effect on each other. Time Locked Up – The Future of the Prison System A decade ago, I found myself … Continued