Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started writing when I was about nine or 10 years old. When I was attending primary school, I often got in trouble because I used to daydream about damsels in distress being rescued by heroic princes instead of focusing on the math lesson.
I always loved writing stories and dreamed of one day becoming a successful author. In addition to writing short stories and romance novels, I also enjoy writing poetry and nonfiction books. I wanted to write books that help and inspire people to reach their true potential and to succeed. So I wrote books about writing, publishing and marketing, creating websites with WordPress, how to get a job, and how to start an online business. I am a self-published author and so far I have published over 10 books.
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and I started my own business about a year ago called Christine John Books in which I publish books and info products that help and inspire people to succeed.
When I am not totally immersed in my writing, I enjoy riding my bike in the park, playing games with my niece, travelling, and reading inspirational books and romance novels.
I was born in Bermuda (yes, the one that people refer to as the Bermuda Triangle), when I was 14 I moved to a beautiful island in the Caribbean called Dominica (and I don’t mean Dominican Republic), and now I am living in the United Kingdom where I continue to share my knowledge with the world.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I wrote a book called “How to Write a Nonfiction Book that Sells”. I was inspired to write this book because I realised that there were a lot of people who wanted to become writers but did not know where to start. The idea came from a comment that someone wrote on a popular author’s blog about how to get started as a writer. The book then led me to write two other books called “How to Publish a Nonfiction Book for Free” and “How to Make Money Promoting and Selling a Nonfiction Book”.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I guess the only unusual writing habits I have is writing in my pajamas when everyone else is asleep. I think I gain more inspiration at night time than during the day. I concentrate better at night. I also get ideas for books when I am in the shower because that is the only time I can relax and let my mind wonder.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
There are plenty of authors and books that have influenced me but the ones that stand out the most are Danielle Steel’s romance novels, “The Millionaire Dropout” by Vince Stanzione, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert T Kiyosaki, “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill, “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale, and John Grisham’s legal thrillers. There were also books that I had read when I was a child which made me want to become a writer so that I could write books like that such as “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle, Elizabeth Gail books by Hilda Stahl, Nancy Drew books by Carolyn Keene, and the Babysitters Club books by Ann M. Martin.
What are you working on now?
Right now I am working on my new book called “Never Give Up: 20 Life Changing Steps to Help You Get What You Really Want”. This is a book that I hope will inspire and motivate people to work on making their dreams a reality. This book will provide practical and easy steps that anyone can follow to live a happy and successful life.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
When it comes to promoting my books, I like to use the KDP Select free book promotion days and then submit my books to free book submission sites like Author Marketing Club, Indie Book of the Day, and Armadillo Books. I used Awesomegang for the first time and I will continue to use this site for all future free book promotions. These sites are easy to use, I gain a lot of exposure and it’s free. This is great for authors who have absolutely no marketing budget.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing, keep reading, and don’t let anyone discourage you from writing your book.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Reading helps you to write better. You need to read books in the genre you are interested in writing for. If you want to write romance novels, for example, then you need to read romance novels to get an idea of the type of romance novels that sell.
What are you reading now?
Right now I am reading “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey.
What’s next for you as a writer?
What’s next for me is to learn how to create online courses for beginners in internet marketing and self-publishing.
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?
If I were going to be stranded on a desert island I would take my Bible to give me hope and fill me with peace, a book on how to survive on a desert island, and a romance novel for entertainment.
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