Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a wife, mom of three, grandmother of two with three more on the way this year, a certified holistic health coach and follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. My Christian faith colors all I do. I have written three books and five Kindle books as well as several e-books I offer on my website for free. I love working with people, particularly women, who want to achieve health and wholeness in their lives. Women are usually the ones who shop and create meals so I feel I can impact families as I work with women, which is dear to my heart.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book, Today is Still the Day, is an updated version of my first book. I have been using the plan to work with clients for 8 years and this book is the result of what I’ve learned from working with people – what works, what doesn’t and how best to create a plan that can become a lifestyle rather than a temporary diet.
Ask anyone when they will begin a diet and usually the answer is, tomorrow. Well I believe today is always the right day! The title is inspired by Exodus 8:9-10 when Moses told Pharaoh to decide when he should rid the land of frogs. Unbelievably Pharaoh said, “Tomorrow!” Not much has changed with most of us since then!
I had never had a weight problem but when I reached my early 40’s I found what I’d been doing successfully for many years just wasn’t working any more. That inspired me to research different diets and eating plans. That led to coming up with my Today is Still the Day 7 week plan, which got me back to my healthiest weight and has been sustainable over the past 20 years for me.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think I have any truly unusual writing habits. I do get many of my best ideas when I am out walking our local trails. Being in nature and fresh air stimulates my creativity so I am always prepared to make some notes so that I can flesh them out when I get back home.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I tend to lean toward nonfiction, health oriented and Christian faith books as I am a certified holistic health coach. I love reading new information and learning things I didn’t know and can use in my own life, to help my family and clients. I have always loved reading. I am never without a book in progress! Some of my favorite authors are T.D. Jakes, Jessica and Nick Ortner, Dr. Caroline Leaf, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Joseph Mercola, Kenneth Copeland, Joe Dispenza just to name a few. They inspire me to stretch my understanding of spiritual and physical/health knowledge and beliefs.
What are you working on now?
At this time, as we await the arrival of another grandchild, I am compiling some notes on the joys of being a grandmother and some of the lessons I am learning through this amazing experience.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I promote my books through my blogs, weekly newsletter, on my website, http://www.annmusico.com as well as on social media.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice for new authors would be to spend the money to have your manuscript professionally edited, it makes a difference. Writing the book is a labor of love, especially if you love writing as I do, but know that this is just the beginning. Promoting your book is the larger part of your endeavor.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Best advice I was ever given was write about what you know and are passionate about unless you love doing extensive research on subjects you are not as familiar with. When you can include your own experiences and feelings, you’ll sound more convincing and sincere.
What are you reading now?
At this particular time I am re-reading The Fourth Dimension by Dr. David Yonggi Cho.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I write every day whether it is a blog post or newsletter and as I said I am compiling some notes and creating an outline for a book on the joys of grandparenting. I’m not exactly sure where that will lead, but I am sure that one way or another I will always be writing something.
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 books I would have with me if I were stranded on a desert island would be the Bible – perhaps two different versions, Imagine Heaven, You are the Placebo and Switch on Your Brain.
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