Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Denise N. Fyffe, B.Sc., PGDip. Edu., b.1981 in Kingston, Jamaica, since 2002 has worked in various Information Technology positions and as a Teacher/Trainer. Presently she is the IT Programme Coordinator for a Jamaican University. During her career, she has worked for such companies as Infoserv Institute of Technology, Heart Trust NTA, Pearson Education and the University College of the Caribbean. She also works as a freelance writer and works with many local and international clients to produce hundreds of online articles, creative content and website content in addition to eBook materials.
In addition to studying Software Development and Design, she pursued her degree in Career Development, Counselling and Education. As a child, she attended Harbour View Primary and Camperdown High. Denise holds fast to the philosophy that you should follow your interests as knowledge empowers you and do not set limitations on your potential; therefore she does not believe that you must only study one specific field.
Denise is one of the sitting board members of Jamaican Writers Society. For over a decade Denise N. Fyffe has written poetry and successfully authored various volumes of poetry, while maintaining several blogs, www.theislandjournal.com, on the WordPress platform. She believes her true calling in life is to be a writer and all else are bonus gifts that she has the freedom to explore. Her morals are deeply rooted in Christian principles and she lives to be a genuine example of her faith.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Thieves in the Workplace. It was inspired by a study I did of people stealing in the workplace in Jamaica and other countries.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
NO, I just write when the mood hits or when I am inspired. That is very often.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Too many to recall; I have read numerous titles.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a book of prayers – The Poet’s Prayer
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Definitely Bublish.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write daily, exercise the muscle.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write daily.
What are you reading now?
School books and materials…I am studying Education.
What’s next for you as a writer?
More writing, always.
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, a copy of one of my books, a book on getting off stranded island and a survival book.
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