Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m originally from Philadelphia, now residing in South Florida. Back in 2010, I became sick and underwent a kidney transplant that hindered my writing for a time. I had given up.
Once I was cleared to go home from the hospital, I made the decision to go full throttle on my dream of becoming a writer.
Now I’m a brand new author with my first book. It took some years to get here, but it was well worth it.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first book is called WAR PEACE LOVE: A Collection of Thoughts. It’s pretty much a collection of poems I’ve written over the years that connected with the theme of my book. I happen to read all my poems one day and thought of a great idea for a collection and began to put them together.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if this is unusual but for me to get inspired, I would listen to old school hip-hop. A little Wu-Tang. Maybe some Nas. Some Jay Z. But in order for me to write, I have to listen to Jazz. Miles Davis. Bobby Timmons. Definitely Errol Garner. It sets the mood for me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My all-time favorite writers are Octavia Butler, Walter Moseley, Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Ta-Nehisi Coates. If I can come as close to their level one day, that would be fantastic.
What are you working on now?
I have a new poetry collection that I’m working on, which I all ready have a name for the book. It’s called Peephole. A friend at work threw that word at me and ask that I write a poem to it. I did. So I thought it would be a great title for my next book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
To be honest I’m still working that out. I love being on Instagram, but you can’t beat word of mouth, so I’m really trying to get my book out there by telling everyone and anyone willing to listen.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’m still learning since I’m a new author but I would definitely say to promote early and get the buzz going ASAP. Use all tools at your disposal.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I know this will sound utterly corny but it’s simple and true. If anyone has ever played the Lottery, their tagline is “You have to be in it to win it.” It’s corny but it holds a lot of weight. You can’t get anywhere if you’re sitting on the sidelines watching. A million dollars don’t fall out of the sky. You have to work for it. Success is hard work.
What are you reading now?
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
What’s next for you as a writer?
Focusing on the next poetry collection and also gathering my short stories for a short story collection. I’m trying to get all of it out there for people to read.
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 Know Why The Caged Bird Sings – Maya Angelou
Any book written by Walter Moseley
Kindred – Octavia Butler
Invisible Man – Ralph Ellison
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