Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
A divorced mother of one. C.C. June was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Haitian immigrant parents. For fifteen years she worked with students from elementary to college.
Currently counseling high school students with trauma. C.C. has enjoyed writing since she was a child. She started a supportive online community to empower women who are separated or going through a divorce, called Thriving Gems on Facebook.
C.C. is passionate about helping women and children. She likes to volunteer at local hospitals and soup kitchens. Being a mom means the world to her.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Life Beyond A Broken Heart: A Memoir
The pandemic provided time to process feelings that were bothersome and painful. Wanted to share my story to inspire and empower other women.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I do a brain dump then read each line twice before deleting something and I also write my thoughts throughout the day on sticky notes. I have a wall I put the notes on and I read them at the end of the month.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Maya Angelou
Glennon Doyle
Ijeoma Oluo
What are you working on now?
Working on creating relationship and self love journals
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write without editing yourself when you start, give yourself grace and be true to yourself.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be good to myself, no one can ever love you more than you love yourself.
What are you reading now?
Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay
What’s next for you as a writer?
Still deciding
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?
And Still I Rise
The World According to Fannie Mae
Inside Out
How to Be An Anti-Racist
Author Websites and Profiles
C.C. June Amazon Profile
C.C. June’s Social Media Links
Facebook Profile