The Intern: A Lose Yourself prequel

Follow Javier in this five-part serial leading to the novel Lose Yourself (2024).

Javier is an intern with the (fictional reality) Oakland A’s during a historical season when All-Star Brett Austen is on the verge of a historic achievement. Javier navigates good-natured indoctination, relationships and more in this coming-of-age story.

Part 1: The Key

Meet Javier, a new baseball intern. In a preseason game, Javier’s resourcefulness is put to the test as he is placed on a quest.

Part 2: Signing Autographs

Javier has got a job to do. He’s in charge of obtaining autographs. Can he get the top players to sign on behalf of the team?

Part 3: Hangover Cure

Javier wakes up to find himself hungover and late for work. He also finds a surprise.

Part 4: Nearly Perfect

Javier makes a simple date with enmoladas and baseball. But things get more complicated as the stakes are raised.

Part 5: The End of the Road

As the baseball season comes to an end, Javier contemplates his relationship, his future and reflects on his fantastic internship.

Lose Yourself: Out April 2

It’s The Final Game of the Season…

All Star Brett Austen has a chance to secure the first .400 batting average for a season in more than 80 years. But increasing pressure and his own hubris threaten the apex of his career.

Meanwhile…

A sideline reporter wrestles with a choice between career and her mom in crisis.

A retiring usher takes in his final game before moving in with his son’s family.

A lanky 15 year old can’t understand his future stepdad while pining for a girl from school.

A lemonade vendor agonizes over a big score to settle gambling debts and fulfill his daughter’s dreams.

An adult daughter navigates uncomfortable family dynamics at home while her father lies in hospice.

Will their choices meet the moment?

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