DTLA Hustler

DTLA Hustler
Author: Charles St. Anthony
Publisher: Impossibly Glamorous Studios
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2018-12-24
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0998318574

In this short read set in the downtown LA (DTLA) Renaissance, Charles St. Anthony delivered hundreds of meals while finding out the most delicious delights in this fusion food hotbed. When moving to Los Angeles, Charles felt hopelessly overweight. After leading a sedentary life, he knew he needed to make changes. Also, needing to make some extra money while doing his day job, Charles decided to kill two birds with one stone by joining Postmates. By delivering by foot and bicycle Charles made his "latte money" (his term for extra cash) while incorporating work as a courier into his fitness journey. DTLA Hustler takes a close-up view of what it’s like to work for this tech leader and how it can benefit your overall health. The book includes educational chapters answering these burning questions: 1. How much do Postmates couriers really make? 2. What are the fabulous residents of DTLA actually eating? 3. What lifestyle changes did Charles St. Anthony make to lose forty pounds? 4. How does the Postmates system work? 5. What challenges do couriers deal with? If you are thinking of joining the gig economy or needing to lose a few pounds, DTLA Hustler has advice for everyone while keeping you laughing. Get your hustle on and read DTLA Hustler today.

Beverly Hills Postmate

Beverly Hills Postmate
Author: Charles St. Anthony
Publisher: Impossibly Glamorous Studios
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-02-05
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0998318582

After purchasing a new electric car to avoid catching the coronavirus on mass transit, Charles St. Anthony needed to come up with some money fast. Hoping to rake in some big tips, Charles decided to do Postmates in the areas the rich and famous play. In this humorous short read, Charles explores Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and the neighboring areas of Los Angeles using food delivery apps. He takes you down the rabbit hole of Beverly History, and introduces affordable things to eat in America's most glamorous zip code: 90210! Charles gives you "Beverly Hills on a Budget" by introducing economical (but delicious) food he discovered in Beverly Hills—foods that taste expensive but come at prices everyone can enjoy. After completing more than 500 deliveries via Postmates, DoorDash, and Uber Eats you'll learn what people in LA—a city known for health and fitness—truly eat. The answer might be greasier than you're expecting! Also, Charles answers pressing questions such as what was the most popular type of Taco Bell sauce packet, what food truck has the most devoted fan base, and what was the total number of French fries ordered in his 500+ deliveries. It's a feel-good, laugh out loud short essay that shows how food delivery apps offered a path to dignity to people who needed to eat and people who struggled to make money in the pandemic era. Contains humor with adult language. "Quirky, insightful and witty." Jack Scott (Author), Perking the Pansies Disclaimer: Charles St. Anthony works as a private contractor for the delivery apps Postmates, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart. This book is otherwise neither affiliated nor endorsed by these corporations. The opinions and information contained within are uniquely the author's own.

Impossibly Glamorous

Impossibly Glamorous
Author: Charles St. Anthony
Publisher: Impossibly Glamorous Studios
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2017-03-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1386788732

Charles St. Anthony heard plenty of ‘Wizard of Oz’ jokes growing up in Kansas. After finding himself on some seedy dance floors in Kansas City, his quest for love and glamor — and his penchant for all things Japanese — carried Charles from Dorothy’s homeland to New York to Tokyo. Impossibly Glamorous follows his exploits with Goth raver lesbians, hot men, and not-so-hot men, culminating in a long-term love affair with Japan. His journey from ugly baby to Asian media personality touches on tough issues such as coming out gay in Kansas, domestic violence, substance abuse, and how to to bounce back from any kind of adversity with only a faux fur coat and a cavalier skip.

San Francisco Daddy

San Francisco Daddy
Author: Charles St. Anthony
Publisher: Impossibly Glamorous Studios
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2014-12-21
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0998318523

Charles St. Anthony dreamed of living in San Francisco his whole life, and after a sudden return to the USA from Japan, he makes his way to the Bay. In this novella-sized mini-memoir, Charles finds the humor in every situation—whether it be a series of dating fiascoes in the Castro or beating a path down to Silicon Valley. He takes you on a tour of the New Age Babylon by the Bay, and Charles describes his notable adventures in political canvassing, polyamory, getting fired from a Jamba Juice knock-off and driving a sketchy San Francisco taxi cab (in the age of Uber). So what are you waiting for? Grab your Ruby Red Slippers and fly on down to the Golden Gate, because San Francisco Daddy is ready to take you on a fantastic voyage to the land of Sexual Disorientation.

Meet Me in Miami

Meet Me in Miami
Author: Charles St. Anthony
Publisher: Impossibly Glamorous Studios
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2023-10-03
Genre: Humor
ISBN:

Food, romance, and magic: Charles St. Anthony discovered more than he bargained for in Miami. After a wobbly welcome to the South Florida metropolis, Charles does more than 1,000 food deliveries using food delivery apps. In doing so, he finds some of the most scrumptious food that Miami has to offer. Along the way, Charles picked up more than just pizza! He meets someone and gives his account of how the relationship unfolds. We've all seen the bizarre news stories that frequently emerge from the Sunshine State. Charles also gives the authoritative analysis as to why "Florida Man" exists. Part comedy and part investigative journalism, Meet Me in Miami follows studies Charles St. Anthony has written on Beverly Hills and Oklahoma City. Written with his characteristic panache, he takes you on a tropical adventure in a city where the cultures of the United States and Latin America collide. Meet Me in Miami is a work of creative non-fiction by author Charles St. Anthony. This work is unrelated to the 2005 romantic comedy and women's clothing store of the same name.

Hustler's Dreams, Federal Nightmares

Hustler's Dreams, Federal Nightmares
Author: Amir Sanchez
Publisher: Urban Soul
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1622862546

The game once had three major rules that were never to be broken or compromised, regardless of how serious things got in one's life. Death before dishonor was more than just a code; it was the law of the streets, written in the blood of the OGs who killed and died upholding it. Back then, there were many rewards for those who followed the codes. On the other hand, the penalty was death for anyone who violated the laws, and anybody close to him. At the very least, that person would be blackballed from the hood and any illegal street ventures. Clearly the game as we once knew it has been changed by today's hustlers, gangsters, and crooks. Most of them have strayed far from the script. The majority of them would rather save their asses than save face. They would sooner live with shame and disgrace than die with honor and respect. With the current status of the game and the sheisty individuals who are playing it, is there anyone who will honor the past and acknowledge the rules of the game for what they used to be? A newcomer to the urban lit scene, Amir Sanchez delivers a realistic, gripping story of life on the streets, where hustlers still rule, but honor and loyalty have taken on new meaning.

Forever a Hustler's Wife

Forever a Hustler's Wife
Author: Nikki Turner
Publisher: One World
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2007-04-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0345497201

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Nikki Turner's Heartbreak of a Hustler's Wife. The high priestess of the hood, Nikki Turner, is back with the novel fans have been feenin’ for: the sequel to her #1 bestselling novel, A Hustler’s Wife. Des, Virginia’ s slickest gangsta, is about to become a dad when he is charged with the murder of his own attorney. But with Yarni, his gorgeous wife (and a brilliant lawyer), now calling the shots, Des isn’t going back to the slammer without a fierce fight. Even with the heat on, Des manages to take his game to the next level and finds a new hustle, one that will allow him to possess the three things all major players desire: money, power, and respect. He becomes a preacher. Reluctantly, Yarni stands by her man as he trades in his triple beam scale for a Bible and a Bentley and makes his Church of the Good Life Ministry a welcoming place for all sinners to step up to the altar. But when Des’s nephew is killed in the high-stakes heroin trade and Des learns that someone close to him okayed the hit, the dyed-in-the-wool gangsta sets aside the Bible for the gospel of the streets–even if it means risking the one person who’s always had his back.

A Hustler's Queen: Reloaded

A Hustler's Queen: Reloaded
Author: Saundra
Publisher: Dafina
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-08-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496734106

In this explosive new novel from rising urban lit star Saundra, a good girl turned L.A. drug kingpin’s lady discovers lethal skills, mega success—and deadly secrets—she never banked on . . . Forced to trade her college plans for dealing on the streets of L.A., Precious Cummings has a new priority: stay on top of the game and carry on her murdered lover’s kingpin legacy. With the empire growing under her watch, and her late father’s dry-cleaning business still booming, Precious sets her sights on owning more legit businesses. When an offer of a night club unexpectedly comes her way, Precious’s goals are set in motion overnight. Then suddenly, Miami and new territory calls . . . Now with three legit businesses, the respect of one of the biggest suppliers in the U.S., and holding down the title as one of L.A.’s most powerful female drug dealers, Precious’s success seems endless. When her twin sister Promise encourages Precious to get her personal life back in gear, Precious just tightens down on her hustle—until a casualty and a kidnapping reveal shocking deceptions and betrayals. Soon, revenge takes form in the only way the game knows how . . . Praise for Saundra and her novels “Tough, smart characters . . . fast-moving drama.” —Booklist on Hustle Hard “Saundra continues to flawlessly portray the dog-eat-dog code that Detroit goes by.” —RT Book Reviews on Her Sweetest Revenge 3 “Saundra should be applauded. . . . Enthusiasts of the series will love revisiting Mya.” —Library Journal on Her Sweetest Revenge 3

A Hustler's Queen

A Hustler's Queen
Author: Saundra
Publisher: Hustler's Queen
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2018-12-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496712013

Precious Cummings is sure she's going to college. But when her father is murdered, she discovers he lied for years about money they never had and hid a shocking family secret. Shattered and lost, she starts hangin' with hood chick Keisha - and falls hard for DaVon, LA's most powerful drug dealer. When DaVon is gunned down, Precious steps up to run his empire. But she's got to stay ahead of rivals, treachery from DaVon's rebellious crew, and her mysterious twin sister who appears out of nowhere and has nothing to lose. Precious has just one shot to flip betrayal, deception, and killer lies her way.

Tears of a Hustler Pt 2

Tears of a Hustler Pt 2
Author: Silk White
Publisher: Good2go Publishing
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2010-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0578040115

The first letter of the author's first name is a dollar symbol.