Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I wrote my first book after years of being emotionally abused by my siblings in the family business.
I am 57 years old and grew up in the family business. I am a senior branding marketing manager selling promotional products. I am also an International Protocol and Corporate Etiquette Consultant. I left the family business three years ago when I found out my brother cheated on his wife, twice, with female employees in the family business.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Head Down. Shut Up.
After years of hearing the words “No One Likes You”, “No one Respects You”, No One Can Work with You” and many more comments meant to knock me down.
The book shares how I fought through their words and stood up for myself by leaving the family business and great pay, car, insurance, everything wonderful that my parents wanted me to have. I made sure to not become a victim of a pathologically narcissistic person.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think so, but maybe I do?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dr. Wayne Dyer
What are you working on now?
My next book: Words Hurt!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I used Amazon/Kindle
Do you have any advice for new authors?
When you are ready to write or tell your story, then you just need to do it! Sit down and no matter how short or long your book is, it is your story! Make sure you are proud of your work. Do not let others knock you down.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When someone talks about someone else, they are usually talking about themselves.
What are you reading now?
Marketing books.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would like to create a TED Talk and go on the road to share my story.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Mothers and Daughters, Blink, a new Alex Cross novel and a Survival Guide to outside island living.
Author Websites and Profiles
Adrienne Barker Website
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