Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello! My name is Aneika Turnbull. I was born and raised in Jamaica. I migrated to the United States when I was 15 years old. I recently graduated with my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science. My aspiration is to become a Physician Associate and collaborate with other medical professionals to boost access to healthcare in underserved communities. I started writing when I was around 10 years old and have participated in many essay/writing competitions. I wrote and published my first children’s book, A Little Girl’s Dream, in April 2020. I hope that others will find inspiration through my works of literature.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my book is A Little Girl’s Dream. The purpose of my book is to highlight to all children with and without disabilities that they have the power to dream and they can be anything they want to be. Their circumstances do not define them and it’s their differences that makes them special.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I still write on paper before I type…does that count?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
So many… but my favorite is Ben Carson’s life story in Gifted Hands. He is one of my role models.
What are you working on now?
I am a Co-Author on an Anthology book releasing this year. Therefore, I am currently writing my chapter for that book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t really have much experiencing on promoting my book on social media since I am a new Author. However, I have used instagram and facebook. I have gotten some great results, but I would like to promote my book more!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be creative and make your work YOURS! Believe in yourself and in your story.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I have gotten so many advices but my favorite is “take things one day at a time”. It is important to slow down and deal with the current problem instead of overwhelming yourself with problems that don’t exist. I have had to learn that in a hard way and now I live by it daily.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading Becoming by Michelle Obama
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would love to write more children’s books and eventually publish a memoir. I’m trying to make it to the best-selling list! As for now, I am focused on promoting my current books.
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?
Steve Harvey- Act Like a Success- Think Like a Success
Suzanne Collins-The Hunger Games
Genevieve Behrend- Your Invisible Power
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