Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a public communication and marketing professional with 10 years of experience in various industries including education, automotive, nonprofit and consumer electronics. I have a passion for learning/teaching and use my background to translate my experiences into writing. “Is it Happening Now?” is my first published book. I hope to write many more on varying topics.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Is it Happening Now?” was inspired by my real life experience in dealing with death anxiety. After experiencing death of a loved one for the first time at well into my twenties, I went through a long process of understanding death and overcoming the anxieties around it. Once I recovered, I wanted to write a book about my experience and tips on how to overcome death anxiety, in hopes to help others that may be suffering from it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, lol. I tend to write an entire book in my head before I sit down to start typing. I spend weeks or months in “writing mode” without actually touching a computer. Once I sit down to finally start typing, I complete my work fairly quickly.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I like various others, here are a two of my favorite books:
Nora Roberts: Return to Sender
Chip & Dan Heath: Made to Stick
James Allen: As a Man Thinketh
What are you working on now?
Next, I am working on a guide to informative public speaking. This will be tailored for young adults that want to become better public speakers for school presentation, job interviews and once in the working world.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like to utilize several channels when promoting my books, including email marketing, display advertising, networking with relevant book clubs, and social media. There is an audience for every type of book out there, and it is best to use all resources to find your audience.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice to new authors would be to identify a specific audience for their piece of writing and to make sure all writing and promotion plans are aligned.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“You can never win if you don’t try”.
What are you reading now?
Right now, I am reading a novel titled “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”. It is an autobiography novel on the life of late actress Evelyn Hugo, describing her life story and all clarifying all of her alleged scandals during her time in Hollywood.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Next, I am working on a guide to informative public speaking. This will be tailored for young adults that want to become better public speakers for school presentation, job interviews and once in the working world.
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?
Anything by Jane Austen…
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