Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in southeast Wisconsin, and I have always had a love for writing. Books, blogs, and poems are my usual mediums. I write because that is how I make sense of the world around me. It’s a bridge between God and I, and I want to bring others on that bridge. I have written and published 2 books so far with more in the works. The first, Kaleidoscope A Journey to Hope, is a fiction novel about human trafficking told from the point of view of four trafficked girls trying to get out and restart their lives. The second is a nonfiction book on mental health and faith titled, Winning the Silent Battle Exposing 8 Lies Hindering Your Mental Health.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Winning the Silent Battle Exposing 8 Lies Hindering Your Mental Health, is part memoir, part self help book. The book is about some of the lies that I believed that kept me trapped in mental illness. I share about how my faith helped me heal, as well as some practical truths that I learned. My book focuses on perfectionism, anxiety, and self injury ideation. I also touch a bit on addiction.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love to have a cup of tea while I write. Sometimes I have music or a movie as background noise. My cat likes to sit on my lap while I write, and I miss her when she isn’t there.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Authors: Kris Vallotton, Lisa Bevere, John Bevere, Sheri Rose Shepherd, Patricia Rushford
Books: Not for Sale, Lioness Arising, Poverty, Riches & Wealth, Honors Reward
What are you working on now?
Right now I am working on a blog, YouTube channel (speak91-R.I.S.E.), and a children’s book
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook so far
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. Your story matters.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Finish the rough draft, then edit!
What are you reading now?
Proverbs, the Complete Works of Van Gogh
What’s next for you as a writer?
Build consistency with everyday writing
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, Poverty, Riches & Wealth, the Complete Works of Van Gogh
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