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Interview With Author Katie Slade

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a native of NYC, and I grew up in the neighborhood of Chelsea and attended school in Greenwich Village. As a true New Yorker, I have experienced a lot growing up & those raw & often intense moments have made me the strong woman I am today. I have written three books, one on poetry and the other two are memoirs.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“The Virtuous Vagina – How To Leave Lust In The Dust & Find Clarity Through Chastity”. It’s a sequel to my first memoir & it was inspired by my desire to help women navigate dating with more introspection and self worth.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I would say that my most unusual writing habit is that I write on my cell phone while lying in bed first thing in the morning. I don’t transfer anyThe of my work on to my computer until I’m almost done. At that point I copy & paste what I’ve written and start the editing process from my computer.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
The following are authors & their books that I have loved & that have been inspirations:
Cara Alwill – Girl On Fire
Marne Davis Kellogg – Brilliant
Jane Stanton Hitchcock – Social Crimes
Kathleen Tessaro – Elegance: An A to Z Guide

What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on my third & final memoir of this season of my life. It’s a continuation of my journey of personal growth, beoming more empowered & a heightened sense of self love.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I absolutely love TikTok! At first I found it hard to get a handle on the platform. I posted a couple of things and didn’t get much traction. But, overtime by being consistent I have developed more of a following. I’m still a small fish in a big pond, but I have made connections & sold a couple of books. I really appreciate that TikTok saves hashtags it makes it soooo much easier when posting.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would recommend taking any free classes that you can find. If you have the funds to invest in marketing & promotion, then pay for what you can afford. However, if money is tight then sign up for any free courses about book sales & promos. Every author feels such a sense of elation when their book is finished, but that’s just the beginning! Books need to seen to be read & reviews are key to getting readers. Be prepared to give books for free & use social media consistently to remind people of who you are, what your message is & know your audience.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write about what you know.

What are you reading now?
“Theology Of The Body” by Christopher West and “What’s Love Got To Do With Your Intimate Relationship” by Kenneth Walters.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Promoting my books for film adaptions.

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?
“Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand
“Insatiable” by Marne Davis Kellogg
“Midnight In The Garden Of Good & Evil” by John Berendt
“A Year In Province” by Peter Mayle

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Interview With Author Paul Blake

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Paul Anthoney Blake, Minister, Abundant Life Coach, Motivational Speaker and Author of 5 books, 4 of which have been nominated for various awards. I am a proud father, faithful husband and, above all, a Christian desiring to please God in all areas of my life. Coming from a dysfunctional family, I have a passion for empowering people through the power of words. I believe if I can help change the way people think, I can direct them to find their purpose to enjoy abundant living. I am driven to make the most out of every day and I want to share my story with the world.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest is not yet published. I just completed the cover design and will formatting and layout next. It is a book that captures one of passions which is counselling. It is titled “Shepherding the Flock: Transforming God’s People into a Community of Care and Encouragement. I wrote this book because I believe we need a more practical approach to caring for people in the church and community by extension.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
usually write when I am in the mood to do so. When I get in my zone, I will write for hours and days at a time. I love to do freestyle writing where just put down my thoughts as they come in no particular order then I go back and fine tune until I am satisfied.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
C.S. Lewis has influenced me I love his imagination. The Chronicles of Narnia series was one of my favourites as a child. I also love Caribbean writers such as V. S. Naipaul, V.S. Reid and C. Everald Palmer.

What are you working on now?
Currently, I am focused on publishing my book on pastoral care and counselling. I am also working on a book for marriage and relationships and a book of poetry.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My website is quite efficient in promoting my books. I also do a lot of networking at different events in Jamaica and the Caribbean to promote my work.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
One of the things writers struggle with is self-doubt. I know I did, but you have to believe in your abilities. i have learned over they years that my books are not for everybody, but there are readers out there who are waiting to hear from me. We have to push through the self-doubt and realize that the mission is greater than us.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The greatest advice I have heard comes from my book coach Crystal Daye. She keeps telling me that I have a message that someone needs to hear, so I must not think of giving up. She has also taught me the importance of planning for every stage of the writing process from Manuscript to publishing. Writing and publishing for me is not just a hobby it is a business.

What are you reading now?
I have been focusing on reading a lot of books on marriage and relationships. The last book I read was Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerich.

What’s next for you as a writer?
To publish and market Shepherding the Flock. I planning for book tours and media interviews. I also want to develop courses to teach from this new book.

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 Lord of the Rings triology
Harry Potter series
Chronicls of Naria
Love and Respect

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Interview With Author Sarah P. Blanchard

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
DRAWN FROM LIFE is my first full-length novel. I’ve written many short stories, poems, and nonfiction pieces for magazines and literary journals. My story collection, PLAYING CHESS WITH BULLS, was published in 2023. The title story was a finalist for the Doris Betts Fiction Prize in 2021. Years, ago, I also published three nonficiton books on horse training.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
DRAWN FROM LIFE was initially inspired by Alice Gregory’s article in THE NEW YORKER, “The Shame and Sorrow of the Accidental Killer.” I wanted to write a story about a young woman’s struggle to resolve her feelings of guilt after suffering a devastating tragedy. This idea eventually grew to become a novel in which the close-cousins relationship between a bully and her target also provides a path for the main character to find redemption.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Nothing especially strange. I write at my desk each day, with a small dog keeping me company. When the well runs dry, I walk or garden or ride my horse. Or take a nap.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Barbara Kingsolver is at the top of my list. Next would be a couple of British mystery writers, Ann Cleeves and Elizabeth George. I love the scope and range, the marvelous settings and characterizations of Stephen King. Go a bit further back and you’ll find my shelves filled with books by Dick Francis. Look WAY back and you’ll find Hemingway, Steinbeck, and Beryl Markham. For poetry, look at Billy Collins, Mary Oliver and Robert Frost, to name just a few.

What are you working on now?
As soon as the audiobook for DRAWN FROM LIFE is completed (Summer 2024), I’ll be sketching out the next novel. Which might include characters from DRAWN FROM LIFE, and might be set in Canada.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Still working on this as I’m a newbie at promotions. Mostly, I just want to write.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read lots of well-written books across different genres. Study those writers and figure out what makes their writing good. Learn the craft as early and as well as possible. Don’t fear criticism, lean into it and learn from it.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Writers are always cautioned to be ready to “murder your babies,” meaning you have to be ruthless about paring away the unnecessary (but often quite pretty) words and phrases we’ve followed down the rabbit holes — those times when we’ve wandered away from the storyline, muddled the plot, or slowed down the action by musing on something completely extraneous. An excellent editor told me, “Don’t kill the babies, just rehome them.” In other words, pull them out of the story they don’t belong in, and give them their own story. I now have many chapters of rehomed backstories, witty dialogue and interesting anecdotes that will find their own new homes.

What are you reading now?
A lovely book of historical fiction by Angel Khoury, BETWEEN TIDES. Set during World War II, it’s based on the true story of a man who lived duplicate lives with two wives on similar shores—one on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and the other in Manteo, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The daughter of his southern wife, knowing nothing of her deceased father’s first marriage, travels north to seek answers about her family. It’s a marvelously lyrical piece of writing about grief, loss, resilience, and how an unexpected love can span generations and distances.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Traveling, talking with book groups, and more writing. Which is the whole point, right?

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?
Demon Copperhead, The Poisonwood Bible, Grapes of Wrath, and Careless in Red by Elizabeth George.

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Interview With Author Jackie O’Donnell

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I admit it. I’m addicted to writing, be it poetry or prose. It’s a compulsion I’ve had ever since I first held a pencil and could make words appear on pieces of butcher paper from the roll my parents wrapped bread and other goodies in at our family bakery in San Jose, CA. It continued through third grade, when I won a prize from the school bank for a little masterpiece called “It’s Fun to Save.” Writing drove away the lonesomes of not being able to play with other kids because polio left me less than agile, and it led to several notebooks containing imaginary escapades of my mom, my dog Slicer, my wheelchair, and me. As a senior in high school I won the Creative Writing award and a scholarship, but I earned only a B in the class because I wanted to write what I wanted to write, not what was assigned.
When I began college, I decided writing was not going to feed me, and I loved the idea of teaching others how to communicate. Teaching was a natural fit. For many years I taught high school English, that universally hated subject. Those years gave me happy fulfillment and lifelong friends in the form of colleagues and ex-students. I count among my blessings “kids” who were now in education, politics, on both sides of the aw (in prison and a District Attorney), corporate executives, trades people, the famous and slightly infamous. Keeping in touch with these people, along with experiences I had growing up as a person with a disability, gave me food for thought…and for writing. Much of what I write, then, deals with how people treat each other.
In 2005, my son, Brian, vacated the nest to begin his own life. Deeply saddened by this, his father and I set out the following day to turn his bedroom into a guest room and buy new living room furniture. When Brian asked why we hadn’t done all that while he was still home, I could only tell him he’d understand when he had teenagers, and that we hoped he’d drop by often to see whatever else we were up to. Meanwhile, my husband, Frank, and I were content to make a life of our own while enjoying the man our son had grown up to be.
I’ve written six books so far, the latest one (“The Women in Me: How they Helped Me Survive and Thrive”) with my good friend Nancy Malone-Mercado.
Life is good. Life brings surprises, Life exists to be written about and shared.

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What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“The Women in Me: How they Helped Me Survive and Thrive” was born from a desire to empower women to recognize the Influencers within themselves and draw on their legacy. By doing so, they can face obstacles that could otherwise prevent them from having full lives. This memoir was designed to be readable, real, humorous, entertaining, and inspiring.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
1) I usually write a chapter or section in my mind before writing it down.
2) I’m devoted to the Oxford/Serial comma.
3) I avoid triteness and enjoy twisting old clichés into new images and keeping language fresh.
4) I insist that chapters be short so each can be absorbed in a single sitting, say, in the dentist’s waiting room.
5) I insist on injecting humor that helps keep readers engaged.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Robert Frost and Ernest Hemmingway for their simple yet powerful style.
Mark Twain for his language and humor.
Stephen King for learning that a book’s excessive length doesn’t make it good.

What are you working on now?
Publicizing and selling my latest book and writing poetry. (Need a break from writing long works.) Also, I’m changing prices on all of my eBooks except The Women in Me. They’ve been out long enough that all I care about now is sharing them with readers, so they’re all free.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Bookstore events.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Decide on a purpose, audience, and structure before writing a single word. Then let the words flow, knowing you’ll go back many times to fix grammar and punctuation, repetition, missing parts, etc. before you give it to an editor. Don’t look at it while the editor has it–a break from it gives you fresh perspective when you go through it again when you get it back. Read it aloud. If you stumble or something doesn’t make sense…fix it.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Best advice on writing: Keep your eye on the book you’re writing and worry later about how to publish or promote it.

Best advice on parenting: When I lamented the condition of my teenage son’s room, my grandmother told me to close his door and ignore it. It’s his space. He’ll get tired of its condition and clean it up–or he’ll run out of clean clothes.

What are you reading now?
Mainly mysteries. They’re fast-reads, let my mind play guessing-games, and are relaxing.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I think I’ll stick to my poetry for a while. Which means that I have to immerse myself in experiencing the world around me more than I did while writing the memoir.

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?
1) A book of poetry, probably an anthology.
2) A book, with pictures, identifying birds, their features, habitats, mannerisms, etc.
3) A Bible, because it has so many good stories, ideas, and inspirations.
4) A solar-powered notebook computer so I could continue to write. (Okay. I know this is cheating, but it IS a “notebook”!

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Interview With Author Aditi Mishra Aditi

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
So , my full name is Aditi Mishra, I am teen author, with a dream of becoming a bestseller , I have written many books but published only 1

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Somewhere between us, my debut novel , so actually I really don’t know what inspired me , and from where I got my idea that will be my secret

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t have a writing routine , that’s unusual I think?

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jk Rowling for sure , she is my inspiration, idol, she is amazing

What are you working on now?
Somewhere between us part 2 and a fantasy Romance novel

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social media

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes , believe in yourselves and Don’t give up!! Good things do take time

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Not advice but the best motivation I have heard is you can’t edit a blank page

What are you reading now?
Verity by Colleen Hoover

What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to explore more genres try writing them and I also wanna try writing non fiction

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?
This is a tough question 😭😭
So loveless
Better than movies
And
Harry Potter (goblet of fire) one

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Interview With Author Shana Kyle

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I new to the writing world but I would love to eventually do this full-time. I live in NM with my wonderful husband and our two boys. I love to read and do some crafting. My husband and I enjoy antiquing and camping with our friends.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Ignorant Bliss is the name of my book. I love the world of fantasy and paranormal romance and those are the books I tend to read. I can’t say that there was any one thing that inspired this book. But my over active imagination is what fueled it.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wish I could say that I had unusual writing habits. How interesting would that be? Although I will admit that I have sticky notes, scrap pieces of paper and several composition notebooks that my kids never used in school scattered around my house that are filled with ideas that come to me at any moment of the day or night.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Mary Janice Davidson’s Queen Betsy series, Laurell K Hamilton’s Anita Blake series

What are you working on now?
The second book in my series

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Friends and family, Facebook and the promo sites, such as this one

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. If you can, work with a group such as selfpublishing.com. They are an excellent team and they pushed me to finally make my dream of becoming a published author a reality.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Funny thing it was in a movie (the newest Dungeons and Dragons) – as long as you keep failing you will never fail. It’s when you stop trying that failure finally wins.

What are you reading now?
To be honest, I’m not reading anything. I’ve been too busy trying to write as much as I can.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m finalizing a novella with the same characters as Ignorant Bliss. I’ll be giving that away as a free promo to my readers. And then I’m not to book 2 of my trilogy.

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?
Green Darkness – Anya Seton. Anything by Mary Janice Davidson because her books are hilarious and if I’m stranded on an island I might need a reason to laugh. And a survival book. That would come in handy. I may start carrying one around with me just in case.

 

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Interview With Author Deana-kay Thomas

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Deana-Kay Thomas. I am a Social Woker by profession. I am adventurous, jovial and a determined person. I enjoy singing worship songs to God and a good home cooked meal. I have written 1 book so far and is working on a second book.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is Behind the Perfect Picture. I was inspired by the Holy Spirit to write about my life’s journey.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love to write late at nights when the environment is super quiet and I find pleasure in visiting nature sites to write as well.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Carolyn Keene author of Nancy Drew stories.

What are you working on now?
I am currently working on myself professionally.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use my various social media platforms to promote my book. Facebook, Tiktok , Instagram and WhatsApp. I do so by creating videos and posting photos.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
New authors, be persistent and intentional when writing. Do not stop , continue, write daily even if it’s one paragraph. Never Stop Writing.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Embrace Failure: Learn from your mistakes and see them as an opportunity to grow.

What are you reading now?
Moved to a New Mindset , by Donna Morris

What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue writing more books that will inspire other to maximize their full potential and walk into their God-Given purpose.

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?
Behind The Perfect Picture
Moved to a New Mindset
Living a Royal Reality
The Holy Bible

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Interview With Author Susanna Heiskanen

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written two non-fiction books about the nordic lifestyle. I love writing fiction as well which I what I wanted to write next but I have few unfinished non fiction and children’s books that I want to finish first.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My new book Arctic Paradise the Paradox of Finnish Happiness is my new book being published on 21 April. The book is about Finland and why it is the happiest country in the world and why not, what are the areas that you do not see that the country needs to work on to make happiness accessible to all.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write late at nigh, or early in the morning. They are my sweet spot in terms of when I feel my best.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Hygge by Meik Weiking was my eye-opening on all the good things about Scandinavia and Nordics. It made me want to write my version of what is Nordic Lifestyle hence my first book.

What are you working on now?
I have nearly finished a children’s picture book that I am writing with my son. I also have short non fiction book that I am only going to launch as audio and e-book only,

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like to try new things. I find that non fiction is more difficult to get on the adverts unless it is on amazon or facebook. So I try to mix things on kobo, findaway voices and written world media.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing things that make you happy and bring you joy.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up as the next thing that you do could be the winner.

What are you reading now?
I am too busy writing to be reading but I have Quit by Annie Duke that I am reading when I get a chance.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to write fiction next, something that I connected to my roots in Finland.

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?
Lord of the Ring trilogy and all Harry Potter books.

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Interview With Author Jake Brown

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Jake Brown knows what it takes to survive a bad boss. He spent more than a decade leading creative teams to do good work and have fun…while dodging the landmines of a really Bad Boss. Now, he helps people turn the prison of work back into a playground. Jake lives in Texas with his wife (the most introverted person you’ll never meet) and their four kiddos.

I’ve finished one book, but have a couple others in the hopper.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Leadershit: Tales & Tools to Survive a Bad Boss & Have Fun at Work.

The title came from an typo I sent in a work message…doh. You can read that story in the Intro here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SH3LNSFCXBs6kFyTJdkh3_C1Zhlb5aDL/view?usp=drive_link

Too many people are stuck in a crappy job. But, it’s not really the job. IT’S THE BOSS.

In Leadershit, Jake shares hilarious stories along his journey from struggling to survive a bad boss to helping others push through. Then, he’ll show you:
-two powerful questions
-four roles we play
-three options you always have
-one thing holding you back

Are you ready to survive your Bad Boss, grow yourself, and have fun at work?

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I start with a bunch of conversations. I make a list of story points. I go on hikes and process the stories out of context and rework them until they are vivid videos I can play on demand in my mind. Then, I write them. A couple days later, I return and add another layer of my internal thoughts (almost another voice).

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Bob Goff, Dave Barry, Donald Miller, Mark Twain

What are you working on now?
I am sorting through my thoughts on a new book about neurodiversity and the art of being understood.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Podcasts have been great. Building a newsletter and a LinkedIn following were super helpful.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Writing a book will change you. It’s worth all the work…just start taking small steps.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Shhhhhhhhhhhh

What are you reading now?
If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? by Alan Alda

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m speaking at events and podcasts to share to tools and ideas. This is where I validate and solidify my ideas and thoughts.

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?
I’d have to bring 3 blank ones to write/draw in.

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Interview With Author Rishikesh Upadhyay

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born, grew up and lives in a small Nepalis’ hamlet, Bhanjang Basti (erstwhile Bhanjyang Basti) via Mahadev Tilla, at Haflong, the district headquarter of North Cachar Hills (now Dima Hasao district), India. I was born to Pitambar Upadhaya (father) and Nandakala (Bawni) Upadhaya (mother). My father was in the Northeast Frontier Railway service and mother, a homemaker. I have earned an MSc in Plant Biochemistry, MPhil and PhD in Stress Biology from the University of Assam, India, and a BSc in Botany from Haflong Government College, Assam University. I write article, books, poems, research papers, etc.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Stress in Plants: The Hidden Half” is my fifth book, depicting on the responses and adaptation of plants during environmental stresses.
I’m not sure where the inspiration came from. When I taught at the university or at a college, my lectures were like stories for the students. It has simply gone with the flow of thoughts and my writings. I knew I wanted to write. From there, it just took shape.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
That’s not specific. By day, I work at a local government college, and by night I pour my imagination out onto a page. I believe in and write.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
There are just too many to count, any books related to plants and their environments, sometimes I read philosophy. For example, The Magic of Thinking Big, You can Win, any good Children’s storybooks, and many more!

What are you working on now?
Planning to write about children’s book and poems.
I’m working on it, and possibly it will come soon.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I wish i knew.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
These may vary. Would you please spend some time thinking about your reason for writing a book? Be prepared to invest a thousand hours, energy and perhaps many more, to finish a book you are proud to share with your friends and family. Make writing a hobby or passion, not for earning money. Revising and polishing your work before submitting it is also essential.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t worry; never give up. But, think before you start writing anything!

What are you reading now?
I frequently read research articles, research articles and nonfiction, and sometimes I prefer to read children and philosophy books.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I prefer writing books, poems, research papers, etc. And, of course teaching!

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Interview With Author Sandra Wilson

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Sandra Wilson, spent her life as a rock singer in various bands and showbands in Seattle WA, Canada, Montana, North Dakota. and Dallas TX. She traveled for several years in Canada, performing in three provinces, working six nights a week, in hotels and bar venues before moving to Dallas, TX. In Dallas she worked with a few local bands and soon put together a seven-piece showband working weddings and large events along with other entertainment ventures. This is my first book to write.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
This Masquerade
This was my memoir autobiography about my life with my 2nd husband Gino. Our life together after 10 years of marriage inspired me to write about our tumultuous unbelievable life together. Once Gino passed away in 1994 I realized that my life with him was just like a movie. In fact I started a screen play first until my 3rd husband talked me into writing this book.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I sit down with my laptop and just write. Once I have the story going in my head I will write for 8 hours straight.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Road Less Traveled is a great book.

What are you working on now?
I am working on the screen play I started years ago. My story is very interesting and unique because I was in the music business and I faced trials and tribulations that some have never faced.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My book is new and I am still learning the marketing end of this journey.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I hope I encourage people to write because it has been so therapeutic in so many ways. Most people are afraid to display their real feelings. But I found even though I sobbed many times writing this book it cleared many fears and helped me see that I could truly help people with my story. No matter who you are push the fears away and sit down and write.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice for me was to make a movie into my book. After most people read my book they say that would make a great movie!

What are you reading now?
I am not reading any books but I am writing the movie script to my book.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing my movie script for right now.

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?
It would be a true story. Cant think of one right now.

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Interview With Author Paul King

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was a professional journalist for nearly 40 years, working first in daily newspapers and then transitioning to trade magazines; specifically, the foodservice industry. I retired from my last job in 2015 and began to pursue my passion, which is history. I have written 3 books. The first, Iconic Pittsburgh: The City’s 30 Most Memorable People, Places & Things, was published in 2020 by The History Press. The follow-up to that is called Colorful Characters of Pittsburgh, and it was released in October 2023. The third, Whitsons’ Way, is the history of an unusually successful, family-founded food management company on Long Island, NY. It is set for publication later this year.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is actually in the writing phase. The working title is “Trailblazers & Influencers: Pennsylvania Women Who Changed History.” When I was researching Iconic Pittsburgh, I discovered that there were a number of women who had made contributions to the betterment of the city, the state, and even the world. Yet they were not considered “iconic” by most people. I decided I wanted to tell their stories. Surprisingly, when I took the idea to my editor, he told me the publisher wouldn’t consider it because “books about women don’t sell.” That sealed the deal; I don’t like to be told “no.” So, I am seeking a new publisher for this book.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Unusual? I think most normal people would consider all writers’ habits “unusual.”

What authors, or books have influenced you?
In my genre, my “holy trinity” of historians would be David McCullough, Walter Isaacson, and David Grann.

What are you working on now?

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Because I have a traditional publisher, I have a dedicated marketing person who helps to promote my books. But sometimes, that’s not enough. To augment that I have turned to Facebook. When I was writing Iconic Pittsburgh, I used to post updates on FB, introducing the profiles and throwing out a fact or two about each.
After Iconic Pittsburgh came out, I set up a page called Paul King’s Pittsburgh Books to help market it and to generate interest in Colorful Characters of Pittsburgh. For that book, I created a contest called Who Am I?. I would post a brief description of a person, and the first reader who could guess the name received a signed copy of the book when it was published.
Lately, however, FB has become more trouble than it’s worth. I have been getting messages telling me that my page has violated some copyright law, and that the page is going to be taken down. They’re all bogus, but I’m tired of seeing them and FB security can’t do anything to stop them. So I am going to transition from the page to a website, which I am in the process of setting up.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
For writers starting out I would say, if you are not willing to immerse yourself in the business of writing, don’t bother. Writing is hard work, and depending upon what you are writing, it can also be a painful process. You have to be prepared to embrace that and endure it. For me, the act of writing is simple and breezy. But the process of taking that first draft and making it over into something that is publishable is agonizing. In short, if you find that writing is easy, you are doing it wrong.
Once you have completed a manuscript, be prepared to seek out–and accept–criticism. There is not a successful writer out there who hasn’t been edited by someone else. I liken it to athletics. No matter how much talent you have, without a teacher or coach, you are never going to succeed. I knew a man who claimed to have written 5 novels, but he had never had any of them published. Why? He told me that every time he approached a publisher, he was told that the book would be successful if he was willing to change this, that or the other thing. He always refused, saying that changing the book would ruin it. Don’t be that guy.
Finally, understand that self-publishing is not a panacea. Too many authors turn to self-publishing because it’s easier than turning your book over to a traditional publisher, or even finding one who will take on the project. Self-publishing isn’t easier; it’s just different. All of the rules still apply. You just shift the burden from someone else to your own shoulders. The biggest benefit, in my mind, of having your book published in the traditional manner is the knowledge that someone else believes your work is good. An unbiased outsider has told you that your manuscript is good enough for public consumption, good enough that someone is willing to take on the burden of printing and promoting your work. In self-publishing, you earn all of the profits, but you will have to do all of the marketing yourself. And you may not know just how good your work actually is. I’m not saying, “Don’t self-publish.” I’m simply noting that you should weigh one against the other, and not be afraid to open yourself up to the criticism of a traditional publisher.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“If you want to write, read. Read anything you can get your hands on, and absorb all that you learn.”

What are you reading now?
“August Wilson: A Life,” by Patti Hartigan, a biography of the Pittsburgh-born poet and playwright who told of the African-American experience through a series of 10 plays that includes “Fences” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”

What’s next for you as a writer?
Even as I work on my book about influential women in Pennsylvania’s history, I already have begun researching my next one: From Chipped Ham to Cheesesteak: A Culinary History of Pennsylvania.

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?
Only 3 or 4 books? Kill me now and end my suffering.

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Interview With Author John Clare

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been a university lecturer and a bum, having travelled through and lived in over 80 countries.
I spent nearly a decade singing in a pop band in the UK, and living an amazing life on a record company cheque book. I now live in Southern Europe and am re-purposing my pop music records, and continuing to write. I have finished just over 60 books, both novels, autobiography and non fiction. A dozen or so are available on Amazon. I have published 9 books in a series called Join the Girls, which is selling quite well at the moment.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest book in the Join the Girls series is volume 8 called You Cant Marry Two People.
It was demanded by the plot, which involves a group of people growing up, and there are just too many girls, and things just kind of got a bit messy…

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write every day, and also write fast. I live in an old farmhouse with a two acre garden, and I like working outside. I like to use one of my cars as a writing room. That way I can move my office around the garden, and that means I can write under the orange trees if I want which is nice.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I dont get time to read other authors, but I have my own style, and I write as if I’m talking with friends.

What are you working on now?
Some time back I was kidnapped and locked in a cupboard under the stairs in an old house. That led to me having serious reality problems, my eyesight didn’t function properly, and I couldn’t stop crying. I ended up in a psychiatric hospital. I’m using all that to create my next book, which may have to be spread over a couple of volumes.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still testing.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Dont give up, but do try to find your own voice. It isn’t as easy as you might think.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Make sure you get up each morning.

What are you reading now?
The trouble with being a writer is that most of the books you read are your own. If you write a lot you have to edit a lot, which is a bummer.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Finish the book I’m currently writing, and then write another.

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?
I’d need a book about fish and what to catch to eat.
It would be great to get away from books altogether. I’d enjoy myself. (I’ve done this before.) After a month or so I’d get bored and try to escape.

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Interview With Author Adeline Yeo

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Adeline Yeo is a Freelance Author, Writer, Lyricist, Composer and Producer from Asia. Currently, I’ve written about two books.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My name of my latest book is From Passion To Profit: Transform Your Skills Into Online Video Courses and I was inspired by online video courses creators of how they create video courses and make profits of their sales on those online video courses platforms

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No, I don’t have any unusual writing habits.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Authors that have influenced me are Stephen King, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ariel Hyatt, Fujiko Fujio, Akira Toriyama and Louis Cha.

What are you working on now?
I’m working on other make money online niche topic ebook projects and I’ve intended to write how-to guides to teach readers to make profits from flipping domains and image sharing internet marketing business methods.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My best method is to submit my books to free book submission platforms to get exposure of my books.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice for brand new authors who need to write down and put up books is to begin by focusing on the quality of their writing and developing a robust manuscript. Before diving into the publishing manner, ensure you’ve got very well edited and polished your work and have additionally had others overview and offer comments on it.

When it involves publishing, do your research and don’t forget all of your alternatives. Traditional publishing may provide better visibility and distribution; however, self-publishing gives you extra control over the method and a higher percentage of royalties. Consider which path aligns first-class with your dreams and be organised to put in the important effort and marketing to make your e-book successful.

Networking is likewise key inside the publishing industry. Attend author’s meetings, be part of writing organisations, and connect to other authors and enterprise experts to research from their reviews and benefit from treasured insights. Building relationships in the writing community can also create opportunities for collaboration and promotion.

Lastly, do not be discouraged by rejection or setbacks. Publishing can be a hard and aggressive industry, but perseverance and determination in your craft will, in the long run, cause success. Keep honing your skills, in search of feedback, and pushing forward along with your writing desires. Good luck on your publishing adventure!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I have ever heard is “As an author or writer of articles and ebooks, it is essential to continually stay true to your very own precise voice and style. Don’t try to imitate other writers or agree with what you believe you studied; readers can also want to pay attention. Instead, focus on writing authentically and from the heart.

Additionally, make certain to do thorough studies on the subjects you’re writing about to make sure that your content is correct and informative. Providing valuable and insightful statistics for your readers will keep them engaged and coming back for more.

Thoroughly edit and proofread your paintings to dispose of mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Double-take a look at for consistency and accuracy in statistics and data.

Incorporate storytelling factors to captivate your readers and make your writing extra enticing. Use vivid imagery, sensory details, and anecdotes to illustrate your points.”

What are you reading now?
I’m reading The Voice in Singing written by Emma Seller and The Secret Pillars of Writing written by Jeffrey A Friedberg.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m still in the planning stage and unsure what it comes next but ensure other writing surprises for my readers .

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?
I would bring The Art of Writing & Speaking the English Language written by Shewin Cody, The Art of War written by Sun Zi, Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz written by Lyman Frank Baum and The Cosmic Computer written by H.Beam Piper

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Interview With Author Jeff Senior

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in West Yorkshire, in the north of England, with my wife of almost 53 years. We have two sons and two grandchildren
I started working in IT and, after about ten years, became a freelance writer. This was initially as a technical author, writing user guides and help text for computer software. I later moved on to writing articles for business magazines, which meant I was able to interview some very interesting people, including a few celebrity chefs. I also filled in with writing website text and blogs.
I had one published book in England back in the 1980s, “Microcomputer Buyers’ Guide”, which had a very restricted circulation. I’ve also ghost-written two business books and, although they go out under another author name, I do get an acknowledgement.
I’ve long had an ambition to have a published novel but financial constraints meant I needed a more dependable income. Now I’m past retirement age, I’ve had the opportunity to finally achieve my aim.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My debut novel is “The Itch That Couldn’t Be Scratched”, which was published 1 March and is available from Amazon and elsewhere. It’s a tale of obsession, of one man’s quest to obtain justice for a woman he never knew, and the effect it has on those around him.
What prompted me to write it was the idea that the decisions we take and whatever we do in life affect those around us and, in turn, those near to them. It’s like a ripple effect that moves outwards and means people’s lives can be changed totally by the most insignificant events, so that things are never as they would have been.
I did originally have the idea of writing different scenarios depending on what decisions were taken but this got far too complicated so I finished up with something more straightforward.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I suppose, when writing a novel, we’re supposed to start with a plot outline that covers the complete book and includes all or most of the characters. We should then probably start at the first chapter and work through to the end. I didn’t do that.
I basically had an idea for the novel, wrote the first and last chapters, than filled in from the middle. I also developed the plot along the way.
Although this may be unconventional, it seemed to work for me. I guess all authors are different and we need to do what we feel most comfortable with.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
My earliest recollection of reading a proper novel is Alistair Maclean’s “HMS Ulysses”, which was published in 1955 and recounts the dreadful experiences of an escort vessel for the Russian convoys in World War 2. I’ve read it twice since.
When I started reading seriously, I read a lot of Stephen King books, most of which were extremely large. Since then, my favourite authors are probably Bernard Cornwell for historical novels and John Grisham for legal stories. I’ve also read a lot of Dick Francis, Ken Follet, Wilbur Smith and numerous others.

What are you working on now?
I am working on a sequel to the first novel. It’s currently at about 65,000 words and still needs some work before it’s finished. However, my time for writing is a bit limited by the need to try and promote the first book.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m hoping Goodreads will get the name around and generate some more interest.
I am running a series of Amazon ads but they’re not achieving much so I need to have a look at them.
I’m also having a review done through Reedsy, which should be featured there, and I have a company doing a certain amount of promotion through press releases.
It’s all early days and I don’t know which, if any, is going to be most effective.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
As a debut author, I’m not sure I’m in a position to give advice to others. The main thing, I suppose, is to stick with it and keep writing if you have an ambition to get your words out there.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
It’s probably along the lines of just keeping writing in order to become more proficient at it. The general advice seems to be to write every day so that we get in the habit of writing and it becomes easier and better.
It’s probably important to establish a routine rather than just writing when we feel like it. Of course, as I’m busy trying to promote my book, daily writing is exactly what I’m not doing at the moment.

What are you reading now?
I don’t have the time to read anything at the moment.
We go on holiday three times a year and I generally read while I’m away. I read five books when we were away in January-February and I’ll probably do another five when we go away in April, then another five in October. I’m not sure what the next one will be but it will almost certainly be a crime/thriller/mystery type of book.

What’s next for you as a writer?
This probably depends on how the first book goes. The next one is already underway and follows on from the first. So the aim will be to establish a series that has the same characters and locations but different plots.

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 Testament by John Grisham, which I think is his best book.
HMS Ulysses by Alastair Maclean, which is the first proper novel I read and which I have returned to since.
Different Seasons by Stephen King, which is actually a collection of short stories that includes The Shawshank Redemption, the best film I’ve ever seen.

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Interview With Author Valton Brown

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I find it difficult to comprehend that I have written a book to be honest, considering the fact that I had been dropped from an English class at school for apparently not handing in my homework.

I wrote a book some time ago which was called, The Army In The Valley but I have removed this from sale for now, as there are updates that I want to make. Hopefully, this won’t take long to do.

The Hidden Tree, is the recent book that I want to share with as many people as possible. Only because I believe the information in the book are tools to unlocking some of the issues we think are caused by us. this can be anything from health, medicine, politics, religion etc…It is written from a biblical worldview but it reveals a world that anyone can identify with especially when thinking about globalism,evolution and other philosophies.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called, The Hidden Tree.

I would say that this book and its contents found and inspired me to write it.

Prior to arriving at the final manuscript there were a number of questions, experiences and communications (via email and perfectly timed meetings) that all seemed disconnected from each other until an email landing in my inbox from a financial magazine…

I suggest you read the book to find out exactly what happened but, let’s just say that the email contents revealed a very sinister set of ideas that were to become mainstream not too long after. This became one of many pieces of jigsaw that came to light without necessarily looking for them.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, unless talking to yourself when writing is considered unusual.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Central to all of the books that have influenced and continues to influence me is the Bible. I know, this sounds like a cliche, but it’s true. Although I like to read Christian, non-fiction books I haven’t purchased too many books of late, mainly due to the floodtide of new age philosophy that seems to have permeated the christian market.

What are you working on now?
I am currently writing a book which is almost the sequel to The Hidden Tree. It will probably change after completing this interview.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Word of mouth has been the most productive because people want to hear from the author, so I will speak to people about the book.

I also have a website that provides some background information in podcast interviews called, ‘Beside The Author.’ This helps to touch audiences outside of my usual circle.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I have discovered that writing is a very powerful way to communicate and it is too easy to copy other peoples writing styles.

I would say that we have all been created with a unique way of expressing ourselves. Don’t be afraid to use your voice.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
This is a very difficult one to answer as I have been blessed with so many pieces of advice. Probably, ‘stay humble’.

What are you reading now?
I am focusing on the next book but the Bible always forms the basis for everything that I need as a foundation.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m not sure. There are a series of poems that I would like to compile and maybe a technical book that speaks to the profession that I’m in. However, my core goal is to share the findings of ‘The Hidden Tree’ with as many people as possible.

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 Bible.
Spiritual Character by Lance lambert
God of The Poor, by Dewi Hughes

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Interview With Author Lise Cartwright

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a multi-passionate, creative entrepreneur who works with people who want to do business their unique way. I use the Human Design framework to help my members do just that. I have written 40+ books in the past 10 years.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Cultivate You! Harness Your Strengths, Craft Your Message, and Market With Ease is the first book in a 5-part series.

I was inspired by my members to write it. To provide them with another tool to have access to in helping them truly create online businesses that feel easy and fun for them.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t believe so! ‘Butt in chair’ is my philosophy. When I’m writing a book, I block out an hour every morning (and it’s the first thing I do) to write. Nothing special, just daily action. That’s how anything gets done, right?! I can typically write my first draft within 2-3 weeks.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
There’s so many! I’m a huge fan of fiction books, but I myself write non-fiction. The authors that have inspired me are:

– Elizabeth Gilbert
– Brene Brown
– Mike Dooley
– Dave Asprey
– Tim Ferriss

Just to name a few!

What are you working on now?
I’m working on the last book in my 5-part series, Cultivate Your Content. It’s the final piece in the puzzle for the Cultivate Your Business series. I think it’s going to be my fav out of the series… but shhhhush. Don’t tell the others!

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Aside from my email list, the sites I routinely use when promoting my books include AwesomeGang.com, BookSends.com, and The Fussy Librarian.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t worry about trying to market your book until you’ve completed your drafts and you’ve handed it off to the editor! Once that happens, you’re free to start building your audience.

I recommend doing this by inviting interested readers to join your “pre-launch list” where they can unlock special bonuses and a first look at the digital book.

I recommend doing this with a landing page from your email marketing platform (like MailerLite or ConvertKit) and then inviting them to a private FB group. It’s a lot of fun if that’s your jam.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Build your email list now! So many authors rely on the distribution sites to make money from their books… but if your account gets shut down (which can happen with Amazon/KDP) then you always have your email list to fall back on.

What are you reading now?
Sell Like Crazy by Sabri Suby, Afformations by Noah St. John, and The Dreammasters by K.D. Pryor

What’s next for you as a writer?
Finish up my 5-part series and then see what inspires me next!

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 Lord of The Rings trilogy, and Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert!

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Interview With Author Donald Osborn

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m on the edge of retirement in the aviation industry. I’m 67 years old, which I cannot believe. I’ve written four novels, but Where We Land is the first to reach the publication stage.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Where We Land: A Pilot’s Reflections at Altitude began in my mind as a completely different concept than what it turned out to be. When I consulted my sister, who is also my writing partner, she suggested we turn the book into a memoir. I never imagined that my life was interesting enough for a memoir, but we’ve had such positive feedback, that I guess she was right.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
The most unusual thing about my writing habits, is that I don’t know a lot about capital letters and punctuation marks. I’ve been fortunate to find an incredible writing partner, who happens to be my little sister. I tell the stories, and Annie uses the correct grammar to turn those stories into something that others enjoy reading.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Back in the day, I used to read a lot of Clive Cussler books. But as I get older, I’ve become more interested in nonfiction books about historical events and famous people.

What are you working on now?
At any time, I always have about 50 songs bouncing around my head and four novels. I need my sister to help me decide which one to focus on and which direction to take it in. On my bucket list is a desire to learn and write science fiction.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
That’s a learning process that I’m still learning about. We are exploring various social media platforms, connecting with podcast hosts, making contacts with local media, and partnering with ‘awesome’ websites such as Awesome Gang.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Find an excellent co-writer and editor, but the best advice is to write something you know about.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Donald, you are not supposed to be naked in the middle of the frozen food aisle in this grocery store.
HAHA. Totally kidding. But if I ever need that advice, I hope someone will give it to me.

What are you reading now?
The reviews and things people have written about Where We Land.

What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep writing. To keep learning. To keep improving.

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?
Where We Land, War and Peace – because that would last me quite a while, and just because I’m stranded, the next longest book I could find.

 

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Interview With Author Nassima Drihmi

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello! My name is Nassima Drihmi. Born on Friday, September 5th 1997. I am a Moroccan writer and author. I am also a scriptwriter and songwriter. I’ve published 4 books “Love After War”, “COLD JULY”, “HAUNTED” and “WE ALL NEED A FRIEND”. This later is a children book published as a flipbook. I am also publishing a children story written in French in the future!

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I have published my latest book “WE ALL NEED A FRIEND” A children story written with love for all the children of this world. It is a lovely story that shows the importance and blessing of having a good friend by our side. Because at the end, we all need a friend!

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I have my new projects for the near future!

What authors, or books have influenced you?
As a kid, I used to love fairytales and classic books. One of my favourite authors was Victor Hugo.

What are you working on now?
I am working on some artistic projects at the moment, hoping to make my fans happy and proud.
I am also thinking of publishing my first French story for children. (It is a story that I wrote when I was younger)

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I promote my book on my instagram official page where many followers can see it and reach me anytime!

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing, keep writing and keep writing!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never stop from showing your talents. Because good things take time!

What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to promote my books and reach many readers around the world and also to attend book festivals.

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?
Romance, fiction and poetry books.

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