Interview With Author Becky Cymbaluk
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Super Kena is the only book I’ve written so far. I never guessed that I would be a children’s book author! When my first granddaughter was born with hearing loss, I searched for books with HOH characters but unfortunately most of the books had animals with hearing aids. So I decided to create my book for her. I have worked for a local non-profit for 20 plus years and my husband and I farm in Northern MN.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Super Kena – A Girl Made Fierce with Hearing Aids.” My granddaughter, Kena, inspired the book. The other characters were inspired by what my kids dealt with in their childhood or they now have patients/students dealing with.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do my best writing when I wake up early in the morning and then it just seems to pour out!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I loved Beverly Cleary books as a child. As an adult, I love reading Debbie Macomber, Carly Phillips, Glennon Doyle and anything by Brene’ Brown.
What are you working on now?
I am working on another children’s book about my grandson’s hunch that if he got hurt and had lots of appointments, he’d finally get his parent’s undivided attention.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have sold a lot of books through my website: www.superkena.com and also through Amazon.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep pushing through. You will finally get that book published and all of the endless details will fall into place.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just because you’re in pain, doesn’t mean you have to be one. (I suffer with fibromyalgia and arthritis)
What are you reading now?
I’m reading Just Another Spark by Carly Phillips.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Besides having two other jobs, I will keep selling my Super Kena books while I begin writing my next 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?
“Dare Greatly” by Brene’ Brown, “Atlas of The Heart” by Brene’ Brown, “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle and “Becoming” by Michelle Obama.
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