Interview With Author ANGELA THOMAS(SMITH)
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am the Original Queen of Collaborations, a visionary and PURPOSE PUSHER. I wear many hats but CHILD OF GOD is the one I cherish the most. I have 63 various types of books, planners, and journals under my belt. I am on a journey to publishing 100 books. I am the 1st author in my family that I know of.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
God’s Joy; Jesus Over Yourself
I desire to be the change I want to see in this world, so I share things that help me daily to cope with this journey. So, if you want your JOY back you must choose JESUS OVER YOURSELF and watch what he does in your life. It’s time to catch up to your destiny.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
none I just write
What authors, or books have influenced you?
1. Toni Morrison
2. James Baldwin
3. Zora Neale Hurston
4. Maya Angelou
5. Audre Lorde
just to name a few
What are you working on now?
Book 2 of 3 book series called Silently Hurting Inside; Hurt No More(Finding H.O.P.E) This book will drop at the end of July. Book of poems by various poets. It’s another anthology because I believe and allowing others an opportunity to share their voice and to be heard.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon is the best place to catch my books right now. Although I am an author my passion is podcasting and giving authors, business owners, and community leaders a platform to share their brands and to bring awareness to their message. I am the visionary of Da Crew Podcast network.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write don’t be so technical until you have finished getting it all out and on paper. Editors are great at working their magic, then you critique by crossing every t and dot every i. It’s all about getting the message out!.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
JUST DO IT!
What are you reading now?
Textbooks are my go-to right now I am currently in school pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and maintaining a 4.0.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Book 3 of 3 book series Silently Hurting Inside;Hurt No More(Finding L.O.V.E) and book 3 of 3 in 121 days of Prayer (l3movement) series “The P.O.W.E.R of Prayer”
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?
the holy bible
my prayer book
my F.A.I.T.H. anthology
one of my poetry anthologies
Author Websites and Profiles
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