Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Amaka Weaver is a Nigerian-American author. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University and a master’s degree from Lehman College in New York where she lived for years before moving to Massachusetts.
Amaka is a computer programmer by day and an author by night. She enjoys singing, dancing, and playing tennis with her family. Amaka is the author of: For the Rest of Us, Historically Simple and Runaway Dream. She hopes to write more books in the future.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Runaway Dream
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think so. I just don’t like writing thick books – it makes non-readers nervous so I write so it looks welcoming to everyone.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Chimamanda Adichie
What are you working on now?
Co-Authoring on an autobiography about my mom’s life.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
https://www.amakaweaver.net
Amazon (Runaway Dream): https://www.amazon.com/Runaway-Dream-Amaka-Weaver-ebook/dp/B09MGDF7LK
Amazon (Historically Simple): https://www.amazon.com/Historically-Simple-Amaka-Weaver-ebook/dp/B09MGBDNQJ
Amazon (For the Rest of Us): https://www.amazon.com/Rest-Us-Amaka-Weaver-ebook/dp/B09QH8PBGG
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I wrote my experience publishing three books and detailed it on the homepage of my website at https://www.amakaweaver.net. I explained why if I had to choose, I would self-publish always.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When you write, make it detailed enough that the reader can walk in the shoes of and get completely immersed in the character without too much fillers for the sake to achieving a a set goal of minimum words.
What are you reading now?
Species of One by Matt McMahon
It’s a book about Phil – an introvert who isolates himself in a cabin in the mountain. He makes some friends within his comfort zone but struggles with his inner demons.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would like to turn some of my books into a movie. I’m working on it, we’ll see.
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?
Runaway Dream, Historically Simple, For the Rest of Us, & Species of One.
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