Regarding RC&C

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share some news with you about my book "Red Clay & Concrete." I'll be pulling it from KDP soon and I thought you deserved to know why.

Writing this book was an incredible journey for me. I found myself completely immersed in rap music following the Drake versus Kendrick feud, and that passion became the catalyst for exploring something deeply personal—my grandfather's hidden Indigenous heritage, stories he never shared openly.

However, since publication, I've had time to reflect, and I've come to some important realizations. The subject matter I chose to explore isn't really my story to tell. Additionally, I rushed certain sections to a degree that doesn't meet my own standards as a writer.

I don't believe I caused any harm with the content, but as an author, I have a responsibility to be thoughtful about the stories I choose to share, especially when they touch on cultural experiences that aren't fully my own. Given that this was such a personal project and it hasn't found much traction in the alogrithim, I feel this is the right decision and a non-issue.

I appreciate your understanding.

-Ian