Cindy J. Smith

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
As far back as she can remember, Cindy has written poetry. She writes about anything: memories, viewpoints, magic, sarcasm and truth. Never having been good at playing the part of “starving artist”, she’s had many careers, but her current one, an over-the-road truck driver with her husband, Dave, provides amazing opportunities for inspiration and coffee! Cindy has published four of her own poetry books: Voices In My Head, They Won’t Shut Up, Rhymes Through Time, and Words On The Wind. Her children’s book, Caesar And The Bluebells, is being re-illustrated and should be back out soon. More of her poems appear in eight anthologies as well as several books by fellow authors.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Words On The Wind and the collection was inspired by one of my friends who came up with the title and then the cover. The title suggested leaves floating on a breeze and so I randomly chose poems for it.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t have any writing habits. I just write when the voices speak to me. If I am unable to type it right away, I use a voices recorder.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am influenced a lot by Dr. Seuss, I love how he taught moral lessons without being preachy. In fact, most people probably did not even notice. I love to read so I would have to say all authors inspire me.

What are you working on now?
I am working on a poetry collection titled “365” which is one poem written every day. Obviously it will be finished December 31st. I am also writing a second adventure for Caesar. Finally I am hoping I will finish the novel I began during NaNo month last year. It is off to a great start I just need to work on it.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have not found that yet. Promoting is something I am very bad at.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
You cannot please everyone and probably won’t become rich, so, write what you need to say.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you don’t believe in you, no one else will.

What are you reading now?
Right now I am reading Heads & Tales by Karina Kant and Speed Bonnie Boat by Sarah J. Hilder

What’s next for you as a writer?
My next goal is to finish everything I have started. I have too many projects going at once.

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?
Lord Of The Rings
Trinity Series Mixture by CG Blade
Complete Works of Edgar Alan Poe
Complete Collection of Dr. Seuss

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