Interview With Author Deborah L. Perdue
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an award-winning illustrator of graphic design and author of five books on my favorite topic and passion, “gratitude.” I teach workshops, and classes and facilitate women’s retreats about topics of gratitude, abundance, and how to live a life of peace, joy, and bliss.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My new release is titled “Daily Gratitude Reflections Volume 2: 365 Guides to Great-Full Living.” Writing about spirituality inspires me greatly. In particular, writing about gratitude, and inspiring others to be more grateful in their lives is very fulfilling to me. Becoming a gratitude aficionado in my own life in 2012 informs me of how very powerful a daily gratitude practice is, and I like to share this knowledge.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Nothing unusual or quirky habits at all. I tend to write short pieces. When I write, I like best to use pen and paper, and then type on my computer where I also edit. I write daily because I send out ‘Daily Gratitude Reflections’ in an e-newsletter, and this keeps me always writing which I love to do.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Spiritually, I enjoy Mark Nepo, Michael A. Singer, Brene Brown, Caroline Myss, Deepak Chopra, and Wayne Dyer, to name just a few. Fiction-wise, I enjoy modern psychological drama and mysteries. A few authors to name are Kristen Hannah, Judi Picoult, and Susan Clayton-Goldner. I also love Toni Morrison, Anne Lamott, and Maya Angelou. Loved Michelle Obama’s book “Becoming.”
What are you working on now?
I just released my new book, so I’m currently busy promoting my book as my dear friend Cat lyon of Lyon Literary Services as I hired her to help market the book. She is an expert at what she does and the exceptional marketing knowledge she has. SO that is my focus right now.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
The same as shared in the above question. It is also essential to have a proper book launch for a new release and I used the help of Book Funnel services to launch my latest title, “Daily Gratitude Reflections Volume 2: 365 Guides to Great-Full Living.”
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you love what you are writing about, keep going! Never give up. Writing is a wonderful form of creativity. Make sure you find an expert editor and save money for a marketing budget to market your book after release.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I was given is to learn how to self-publish your books. I did. I self-publish through my own publishing company Applegate Valley Publishing. I wanted to publish my first Grace of Gratitude Journal and did, and then others followed. Inspiration gratitude books and one more beautiful journal. All my books and journals are available on Amazon and my ebooks are a part of the Kindle Unlimited program.
What are you reading now?
I’m looking for my next read. I do enjoy reading modern psychological fiction and also modern mysteries.
What’s next for you as a writer?
At this moment, I’m not too sure as of yet.
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?
First and foremost the Bible, anything of Wayne Dyer and Maya Angelou.
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