Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Chelsea Alford I am from Raleigh, North Carolina. I love to write and express all of these feelings in emotions in the form of poetry, i love words. I have only written the one book “Poetry is not dead” but i am currently writing a new anthology right now.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Poetry is not dead” is my book’s title and it was inspired by reading and some amazing writers known and unknown and how the beauty in poetry writing is far from dead.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, some times while showering or cooking etc..i have these passing thoughts in my head and i have to stop what im doing to run and jot them down.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Maya Angelou is one the biggest influeneces behind my poetry writing. She has such a way with words and the book that moved me the most by her is “Even the stars look lonesome”.
Nikki Giovanni’s work has inspired me, Octavia Butler as well.
What are you working on now?
A new anthology but ut will be filled with more poetry new ways to express some of the things I’ve recently went through. By writing from the soul.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
The best method is to spread the word on social media tellung co workers friends passing out business cards also.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just to keep writing, read well know authors and be inspired and have as much creativity as possible while writing and not to quit!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To be myself and love myself and others around me.
What are you reading now?
Me mom and me by Maya Angelou
What’s next for you as a writer?
More books of poetry and short stories as well.
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
“Would take nothing for my journey now” by Maya Angelou
“Black girl dreaming” by Chandra Sparks Splond
Author Websites and Profiles
Chelsea Alford Amazon Profile