Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been a content creator and entrepreneur for more years than I’d like to admit but Stop Asking For Water! is my first book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Stop Asking For Water! is based on the true events of my children never wanting to go to bed. We all know how much kids like to stall…but now it’s personal! I knew I wasn’t the only mom out there who could relate so creating this book felt like a no-brainer.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I need total and complete silence to write. I can’t listen to music, podcasts, or have any noise. I only write alone, at home. You won’t catch me at a coffee house writing. I would get way too distracted!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
All of the books and authors I love helped to shape my perspective as a person but not as much as a writer. I write what rings true in my gut and lean into humor whenever I can.
What are you working on now?
I am working on the next book of my Snarky Mom series. It will be another common parenting problem. Can you guess which topic it will be on?
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Stop Asking For Water! is my first book so I am learning as I go.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I wish someone had told me years ago to just write what I want and not stick to algorithms or trends. Actually, many people told me that. I just didn’t listen!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t be afraid to fail.
What are you reading now?
Peppa Pig Meets the Queen. My daughter has forced me to read it nightly for the past 1600 days. At least that’s how it feels.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I don’t even know what I am having for dinner tonight. But if I had to guess, it’s probably salmon. And as far as writing goes, I look forward to seeing where the next story takes me.
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?
Prozac Nation (because I would need a depression buddy if I was stranded)
The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Llama (to help with the first one)
The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer (to remind me to have some grit)
And the 4th would have to be something I’ve never read
Author Websites and Profiles
Anjeanette Carter Website
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