Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written one full length book. This book has been a culmination of the personal growth journey that I have been on for many years. I have always loved writing and have written many blog posts, poems and songs throughout my life. I plan to write many more as I have really enjoyed the process of digging deep and feel I have learned a lot about myself and life in the process.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
GET CALM, STAY CALM: How I Said Goodbye to Anxiety, Self-Loathing and Depression and Now Grow in Success, Happiness, Joy, Love and Fulfilment…Every Day… and How You Can Too
It’s inspired by my journey from deep unhappiness in myself… all the learning that I have received and practised over the years… to where I am today, very happy in my life and living with lots of love, creativity and gratitude in my everyday.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I sit and clear my mind through breathing exercises and meditation and then ideas start to flow. I only write when inspiration strikes (so can often be found out with my dog, children or friends when I get a great idea and have to capture it before it slips away). I often just brainstorm chapter titles and let my sub-conscious mind create the content around the titles later whilst I’m not consciously focusing on them.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Thich Nhat Hahn, Eckhart Tolle, Lao Tzu, Bob Proctor, Wayne Dyer, Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Marshall Rosenberg, Neale Donald Walsch, Gregg Braden, Paul McKenna, Dr. Steve G. Jones, Steve Pavlina, Robin Sharma, The Buddha, Osho, Jeff Goins, Matt Hogan, Michael Grant White, Matt Stone, Dr. Carolyn Dean.
I love writers who can dig deep into themselves and the world around them to articulate the truths of reality in a simple and profound way. These messages resonate deeply in our inner-self, to show us the way to love, creativity and peace.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on clearing my mind from the writing of my current book (which has been all-encompassing for months) to make space for new ideas to arise and be received in my awareness via the universal creativity we all share.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
The method I use is to to repeatedly deliver great free content to help people. Finding and growing that community of people who resonate with my work so that when a book is released they’re happy to support its progress via buying, reviewing and sharing. Amazon is a massive marketplace giving access to millions of potential new readers and people can trust the buying experience and know you’re a professional author. There’s no tricks, the universe rewards the hard work you put in.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Decide you want to be a writer and decide you’ll continue to be a writer whatever happens. Set that intention. Switch your conscious mind off through relaxation fun and meditation. Let ideas come through your ‘unbusy’ mind. Write every day. Dig deep. Take risks in digging deep and exposing your true self to the world. Be vulnerable. By doing that you’re different from all the others and you don’t need to compete with anyone. Keep at it, times will get really hard. You’ll want to quit. You’ll get fearful. Keep at it. Learn and hone your craft. KEEP AT IT!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
There’s no way to peace – peace is the way.
You can replace ‘peace’ with any word you choose e.g. happiness, success, love, freedom.
This is the revelation that we have conscious choice, to live the life we want to live, in each moment.
What are you reading now?
Big Magic – Elizabeth Gilbert
What’s next for you as a writer?
Helping others to love themselves and the world more.
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?
Peace is Every Step – Thich Nhat Hahn
The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy – J.R.R. Tolkien
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