Ignacio Carillo, Author at Minutes Before Six

Why I Write: An Inmate Writer’s Journey

I never wanted to be a writer. I didn’t start writing in prison because of some…

Part IToday, July 30, 2022, a Saturday at 7:30 AM, a helicopter flew close to this…

Almost 31 By Javon St. John Am I coming out to strong Should we get some…

The fibers of unfree labor have been woven into the fabric of our country. From the…

True Love By Richard Valdez Our story begins from a picture that stirred up ancient memories.…

I was recently asked if there is anything I’ll miss about prison after I’m released. While…

As I stared down the barrel of the gun my thoughts were not of my life,…

There is a term used in today’s society termed as “toxic masculinity”. Although I understand that…

At various times in my adult life, I have worked many different jobs. One job I’ve…