Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am the daughter to Veronica Boland (deceased) and Ken Boland. I am from Trinidad, a beautiful island in the Caribbean. I am the second child of three siblings and a proud mother of an eight year old daughter by the name of Noelle. I love being with family and friends spending time outdoors. I enjoy nature trails and swimming in the beautiful beaches of my homeland.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The children’s picture book entitled ‘The Adventures Of Paulina The Tiny Fairy’ is my first and only release thus far. My daughter was the sole inspiration behind writing this story; I wanted to show her that everyone, although different, is important in their own special way.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I can’t say that I have any particular writing habits. I basically have a concept in mind, and from there it’s just a matter of formatting it properly to appeal to my audience. I enjoy that aspect of it. Some people would put pen to paper, I prefer using my memo pad on my phone and most times it flows.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
As a child, I grew up reading Enid Blyton books and to this day, I still find her writings to be so captivating and timeless, with beautiful illustrations.
Another author I enjoyed reading books from was Stephen King. Although his genre and style are polar opposites to what I produce, his stories were always gripping, leaving you wanting more. As an author, I admire that skill and desire that my readers will react to my writing style in the same way.
What are you working on now?
Currently, I’m working on getting my second story published which is entitled ‘My Grampa’. This is a story about a grandfather who enjoys keeping himself busy and is always on the go. His little granddaughter lovingly refers to him as “Grampa”. My father was the inspiration behind this story.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Goodreads has proven to be very effective when it comes to promotion and marketing and very supportive for Indie Authors like myself. As well as the online #writingcommunity has continued to be a pillar of support
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice for any new author is to push through with it! I was once told that it’s a lot of hard work and could get very costly but I’ve realised that once you incorporate the right team of people, it makes the process much easier. This was my first book and I must say it was fun. Expect that there will be set backs, but don’t give up! I was fortunate enough to come across a great publisher through a friend, and my cousin who lives all the way in Germany did my illustrations. Thanks to them it all came through.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t procrastinate …
Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today!
What are you reading now?
I am not reading anything at the moment, mainly because it’s hard to find the time, but the most recent book I read was a kids story book entitled Love You Forever by Sheila McGraw. Very inspiring.
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