Prison Journal: Day 7,918

April 14, 2009

After one full week of writing, this afternoon I completed the first draft of a sample chapter that I’m preparing for my new book proposal. The copy machine was working today so I was able to send the original, longhand copy to Carole, and keep a photocopy here. Carole will type the manuscript while I turn to other writing projects.

I’m enthusiastic about writing this new book. Instead of describing various aspects of prison, this book describes what was going on inside my head as I worked through the various stages of my imprisonment. The chapter that I sent out today brings the reader into my thoughts as I passed through my first year inside.

Tomorrow I will turn to a new writing project. Joan Petersilia, a distinguished professor who is now with the Stanford Law School invited me to write a chapter for a new anthology. The chapter Joan asked me to write will offer a first-person account of living through prison. I’m eager to write this chapter and I am honorred that Joan would invite me to contribute.

In today’s mail I received three books that Joan sent for me to read. The books she sent describe crime and prisoner re-entry; she authored the publications. My writing schedule consumes most all of my time, but I look forward to reading her work as I know that her writings can prepare me further for the career I look forward to building. Besides the package from Joan, I received a wonderfully kind and supportive letter from the founder of Prison Talk Online. He has offered a magnificent opportunity for me to contribute content to his site. I know that thousands of readers who have some unfortunate connection with the prison system value the PrisonTalk website as a resource. I look forward to sharing my thoughts with those readers and will write new content for them before this week ends.

This morning I ran 10 miles, boosting my tally to 1,086 miles over the past 123 days. The wind picked up, so I did not follow the run with strength training.

Tuesday, 14 April 2009

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During his 23+ years of continuous confinement in federal prisons of every security level, Michael Santos has emerged as one of the leading voices on America's prison system and the need for prison reform.Learn more about Michael’s specific efforts, achievements, and contributions.


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