Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I ama two-time leukemia survivor. I am also a public health professional with over twenty years of experience in the field. I’m passionate about empowering others through information, especially those who are not often seen or heard. After the experience of fighting for my life, I am sharing the lessons I have learned to help others make decisions from a place of compassion and love and not fear. I have just published my first book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest—and first—book is titled Partners in Healing: What to Say, Do and Give When a Friend is Sick. It is meant to help friends and family of those facing cancer or another life-threatening illness.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
This is my first book, so I can’t say I have any writing habits at all. I intend to write more books, however, so I guess I will develop writing habits at some point.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I would say the Bible, Jack Countryman, Doddie Osteen, Paolo Coelho.
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m working on a companion volume to Partners in Healing. I’m hoping to bring it out soon. I am also going to publish Partners in Healing in Spanish.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m pretty new at this! I certainly hope the Awsome Gang will be helpful in promoting my first book. Then I can come back here for my future books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Being a new author myself, I don’t have much advice to give except, don’t let your fear hold you back. Get help from editors, cover designers, formatters and whatever else you need, but write your book.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t take criticism from anyone to whom you would not go for advice.
What are you reading now?
The Alchemist, by Paolo Coelho.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m already working on my next book. I am also an experienced public speaker and I will be speaking about my books.
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, God’s Promises for Your Every Need, by Jack Countryman, and Why Some Positive Thinkers Get Powerful Results, by Norman Vincent Peale.
Author Websites and Profiles
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