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Ashaki Boelter grew up in the Bay Area in California- San Francisco, Richmond, and Vallejo.
He lived in Portland, Oregon for a bit too... making his repute synonymous with wild and crazy comics and stories.
Today, Ashaki writes out of his beautiful home way out in the deep forest of the Pacific Northwest, where the
deer roam and bears and stuff.
Considered a wacky artist to many close to him, he has been blessed to also have the gift to write nutty
but remarkable dramas and love stories. Rob Me Tonight(2002) is the street havoc disaster that somehow
reeks with romance, Hate Begets Hate(2003) is the attempt at a more ravaged drama where interracial lovers go to bat
AT each other. Distant Lover(2003) & In The Name Of Love(2005) are part of the All-4-Love Series that pits pimps, bad
singers, dead beat dads, and old school dudes in church as families reconcile and figure out ways to avoid the nut house.
(2005) Diaries of the Doomed is the child proof laughdown, a bunch of horror short stories in the language of a bratty child,
which acutally is a secret tool of self correction for kids. (2006) The Nok is the horror book for the streets. It's hip like
the rest, but as disgusting and bloody as ever. (2006) Supa Dupa Man: The Next Morning is Ashaki's first "published"
comic book, available now! (2006) Witch Momma: Dummy for Hire is the weirdest one to date, taking place basically in Hell,
but he keeps it real to his belief... (2006) Boiling Blood is the angriest western ever written. It's mean even after
the plot is over and it's time for the hero to ride off.
Every single book is a ton of fun, laughs and just craziness... They are slowly but surely making
it into society's mainstream bookstores and libraries. If you want to read something out of the ordinary, read books
by Ashaki Boelter. If you hate reading and find that most books are boring, but need to earn some bragging rights about
reading, try these books! If you have issues, need a self help book, but they bore you and you know you can't get past
page 2, try Ashaki Boelter's self helping books.
So descriptive, so fun, so hilarious, and yet so deep, you'll get a kick out of any one
of these titles. He's no Grisham or King or Pilkey... He's Ashaki Boelter, the king of chaos, the master of disaster
in the literary world, and a believer.
Here's a quote from Ashaki Boelter 2005: "I love to read my own books and crack up.
That's the good thing about my books. I can laugh at them over and over. Trust me, some folks think I've lost it upstairs.
What I don't really understand is how people seem to be stealing my books off them library shelves? Are my books
really that good? Must be! What I really love about my books is that I don't water anything down. I don't hold
back. My style is unmatched. See for yourself."
Buy! Buy! Buy! Don't steal. Buy your copy or copies today for low prices here at Shakalot High
Entertainment! You can reach the author, Ashaki Boelter, at ShakalotHighEntertainment@yahoo.com
More about Ashaki.
Who's your inspiration?
My God, my family, and whatever makes me happy. I'm a moody writer. Music also inspires me, from Teddy Pendergrass
to LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Tupac, and Run DMC. The Winans to Nuwine, Lil Ras, and T-Bone. Johnny Gill and New Edition
to Stephanie Mills and Cyndi Lauper. It just depends. Sometimes, you can hear the rhythm in my writing.
Who's your favorite writer?
I have a few, but off the top of my head, Dav Pilkey! Hands up for Captain Underpants and that series. Other
than that, I like to read biographies and autobiographies on controversial or unexplainable individuals from William Shatner
to Fidel Castro, to individuals that achieved unthinkable dreams such as Barack Obama and Teddy Pendergrass.
Favorite movie?
Dumb or Dumber, Shallow Hal, Bench Warmers on a good day. Hell Up In Harlem, Three the Hard Way, and Enter
The Dragon when I'm not in the mood...
Favorite Actor?
Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, Peter Sellers, Jim Carey, Tyler Perry, Bruce Lee, and William Shatner.
Favorite Actress?
I have two favorites. Sanaa Lathan and Gabrielle Union.
What kind of music do you like? Who do you listen to?
I'd give myself a record deal. Just playing. The kind of music I like: R&B, funk, rap, gospel, 80's pop,
and some rock. I think music inspires me in a lot of ways... I couldn't write without it.
Have you always written crazy romances?
Actually no. I started off drawing action comic books... 3rd grade. I always wanted to be a Mad magazine artist,
but it didn't happen. Wish it would, if they read this! So, I've got an overwhelming number of comics I've drawn on folded
typing paper, collecting dust. It's just something to laugh at I guess. 100's of characters.
As the competition in art grew and street art became the non-standard to most considered "artist" according to some art
colleges I won't name, I left art behind for whacky stories. My expression is the most important thing, not someone
else's. I molded myself in what I do. I'm one of a kind.
FAQ: "How do you pronounce
the company name?"
ANSWER: "The company
name is pronounced in either two different ways. It's either Shock-let High Entertainment. OR Shock-a-lot
High Entertainment"
FAQ: "Does the name
have a meaning? Where'd the company name come from?
ANSWER: Shakalot
High comes from the author's name "Ashaki" and the word "chocolate". Put Ashaki in the room with some chocolate
and watch out as he dazzles with a chocolate high! The entertainment part? Well, maybe he'll break out with an
off the wall story? Like in every book published by Shakalot High Entertainment.
SHAKALOT HIGH RUSH
2007, Ashaki Boelter also created a junior basketball team called Shakalot High Rush. A group consisting
of 4 children, 6th grade: Jessie, Alannah, Brooke and Jamie. Successfully winning consolation prize at the Spokane
Hoopfest, one of if not the largest 3 on 3 basketball tourneys in the United States. Performing community services
has been a large part of Ashaki's life plan. With the inspiring books, comes walking the talk and for 2007, he
walked it. He encourages other men and fathers to step up year round to be involved in their community. The
only way to not leave a child behind is to take their hand and not count on the government making speeches.
2008, the Shakalot High Rush has returned to participate in a Hoop-It-Up tourney and this has also spurned a
boys' team this year called the Shakalot High Crush. Ashaki is coaching 2 teams on his own time, volunteering to
educate and mentor 6th and 7th grade teams on proceeds, donations, and sponsorship of local businesses that believe in the
inspiring message of Shakalot High Entertainment. The total turn out has risen from 4 girls last year to 13 kids total
today. There are enough kids to form 3 teams, but Ashaki can only be in one place at a time. This
year's reading and value theme: Of Mice and Men. The kids loved the book, especially after he helped break
it down in the Shakalot High way, wild and crazy!
On top of this, Ashaki has a few of his own books coming soon... Keep checking in and keep it real.
HOlla'!
2009
*The following are comments posted on other sites such as Borders.com, B&N, and others:
"Boelter's first effort
is certainly note-worthy and promising--well worth a pick-up."- Reader (borders.com)
"Most of the fun is in the
language which is street wise, exuberant, and lush with metaphors." -American Literary Press
This is a good
book it is a easy read. the author's street style writing is very funny you will be laughing all the way through. The guy
has a original writing style and I can't wait to read more of his works.-reader
(Barnes & Noble.com)
A must read book.
"I enjoyed this book. It gives the reader a feeling of being a part of the book. It is a fast moving book with a
special kind of humor that I have not found in any other book that I have read. This book covers a wide range of emotions,
from happy to sad to hilarious at times. I have bought several copies of this book and given it as gifts, everyone that I
have given this book to has enjoyed it as well. If you read any book this year, it definitely has to be this one!"-Reader
“Funny, witty, and outrageous. Boelter spins a yarn that will make you remember what a good laugh feels like!”
– www.GoodBooksOnEarth.com on Part 1 in the All-4-Love series, Distant Lover
An Urban Romance for Your Soul
"Boelter weaves the sort of story that is not often represented on the book shelves of your garden
variety book store. Finally, an African-American romance spiced with hip dialogue and comedy that speaks to the urban set.
Boelter's first effort is certainly note-worthy and promising--well worth a pick-up." - Reader
"Very passionate,
action-packed, and streetwise. This romance entertained me from beginning to end. Ashaki Boelter spins things to keep it interesting.
Just when you think the story ends... there's more. The poetry is nice, the story is intelligent and funny." -reader Half.com
In The
Name Of Love is like gumbo. It has everything in it! This is one of Boelter’s best by far!” – In House Critic, Bend OR
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