Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a freelance writer and author based in Birmingham in the United Kingdom. My writing covers all areas including articles for various publications, as well as the Autobiography of Raj Jarrett published in 2006. My more recent published books include Run for your Life, Knocking on heaven’s door, Trouble in paradise, and Surviving Domestic violence (a simple guide to breaking free).
I write from the heart and draw on my own unique life’s journey, to offer inspiration and hope and added colour to my work.
I previously also worked with women and children who have survived domestic violence. It is an honour and a privilege to work with these real heroes of life!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Surviving Domestic Violence: A Simple Guide To Breaking Free
I was inspired by the incredibly brave people who have experienced this terrible crime and wanted to write something that would help people to learn that they have options!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I prefer to write late at night into the early hours of the morning because everyone is in bed and there are distractions!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Francine Rivers and Sophie Kinsella are my favourite authors. I particularly enjoy biographies and autobiographies and this is what inspires a lot of my writing.
What are you working on now?
At the moment I am working on my autobiography.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Bookmarketingnetwork.com is a great site for authors, and I think getting reviews is very helpful too.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stay true to yourself! Yes, it takes time to develop your own unique voice, but believe in yourself and know that the world eagerly awaits to hear what you have to say!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You are your creator’s original, so just be you and know that who you are is enough!
What are you reading now?
Bending time by Dan McCollam
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finish my autobiography and perfect the art of book promotion
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?
Piercing the darkness by frank peretti
The Bible
Redeeming love by Francine Rivers
Nine days in heaven by Dennis and Norlene Prince
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