Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
As an owner of several properties and father of two children, I was inspired – and uniquely placed – to write about homes in my 2 books in a way that is relatable to real estate professionals, first-time home buyers, and young minds.
To-date, Home has won a number of awards, including the Literary Classics International Book Award, the Mom’s Choice Award, and the eLit Book Award. Bailey’s first book, a guide for first-time homebuyers entitled Finding the Uncommon Deal, was also a New York Times Bestseller and winner of the National Association of Real Estate Editors “Best First Time Author Award.”
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My most recent book is a children’s book called Home. I have a compelling need to teach and help others — maybe because my parents, step-parents, sisters and brother-in laws are teachers. So when my first book, Finding The Uncommon Deal became a hit, won awards, and made the best seller lists — and most importantly, when I received the hundreds of emails and contacts from people who benefited from the book — I became even more hooked on writing. I am also a columnist for several law publications and as a real estate law and litigator, we do a lot of persuasive writing to help our clients seek justice.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Writing is so fulfilling and gratifying and each book I consider another child. But it is a slow, difficult, and even lonely path to success, so do not do it for money. Do it because you want to help others by telling your story or because you have a compelling story that you need to get out there and will love telling. It should be something that you do not care becomes a best seller or wins awards and recognition. For HOME, I know I have it 100 percent; I am proud of it and I know that each kid I read it to or hear feedback from has loved it. When or if the awards come in, I will be the happiest person on earth, but that is not why I wrote the book.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
By the age of 47 or 48 (depending on which birth certificate you rely on), Alexander Hamilton became the most important American and New Yorker in our history. Since I was young I have striven to be like Alexander. I am now 48. He created the New York Post, Bank of New York, national dollar… He was a leader in fighting in the Revolutionary War, the main author of articles supporting the Constitution… and so much more. AND he also came from humble beginnings and was rejected from the school of his choice, but never gave up and kept producing and producing. I hope to one day have a legacy that can resemble in even the smallest way, Mr. Hamilton’s.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
As I’ve said before it is a slow and even lonely path to success. Don’t do it for money, you have to do it because you want to help others by telling your story
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Things are going to get really, really bad and horrible — or at least they will feel that way. Keep your head high and believe in yourself, and success will come — maybe in a different form than you originally envisioned — but if you give everything everyday and you stay disciplined, you are bound to make it.
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