Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Aileen Friedman was born and raised in a small coastal town of South Africa called Amanzimtoti. She married, Ali, in 1982; in 1992 her family moved to the Western Cape and eventually settled in the coastal village, Gordon’s Bay. Aileen and Ali have been blessed with four daughters and six grandchildren.
When all her children had left their home and South Africa, Aileen and Ali sold everything they owned and left South Africa with the intent on traveling through South and Central America. Upon the news that their youngest daughter, living in Cozumel Mexico was expecting a child, they cut their travels short to be with her. They were only planning to stay in Cozumel for six months but fell in love with the Island and its people and subsequently decided to make Cozumel their home.
Aileen is an award-winning author of several published novels, she taps into her personal experiences for inspiration and her work has been very well-received throughout the world, for its accessibility and the believable characters she creates. Having been a dedicated Christian since 1989, her stories carry a message of hope and faith for all her readers.
For 2017 Aileen is publishing two children’s books Mr. Trolley Adventurer and Jamie’s Discoveries as well as her sixth novel Radar Love. She is actively looking for a film company to produce her screenplay Changes From a Sunset that is based on her first novel.
Where ever Aileen resides or travels, she carries the message of God’s love to all that will hear.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Radar Love.
I have always had a fasination with WWII stories and when I was looking for inspiration to base my novel on I came across the Radar operators and fell in love with the concept. It is so different from the usual doctors, nurses and pilots and the Radar was also such a highly guarded secret during the war that I could not resist.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, perhaps one quirk is that I tend to neglect writting for days and then I have to force myself to start again. Once I do though I can’t stop (until I get sidetracked again!)
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Sarah Sundin’s novels.
What are you working on now?
My Heart and You – a heart transplant patient and a Mexican artist.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
From my website and shared on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr, LinkedIn Instagram.
Best results are usually from Twitter
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Forget the idea that your first novel will be a besst seller. Write becaus you love it and you will survive
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t ever give up on a dream
What are you reading now?
Of Windmills and War by Diane Moody
What’s next for you as a writer?
To get my second children’s book, Jamie’s Discoveries illustrated and published
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?
Bible
whaever is the thickest so I won’t finish reading too soon
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