Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a dad, husband, retired Air U. S. Force veteran and Senior Pastor. I enjoy mentoring young men, motivational speaking, and watching sports and action movies. I have authored two books, entitled, Blending To Make It: Ingredients For A Success Blended Family and From The Incubator To The Kingdom: The Story of a Young Man’s Journey To Fulfill His God-Given Purpose.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
From The Incubator To The Kingdom: The Story of a Young Man’s Journey To Fulfill His God-Given Purpose. I was inspired by God to this that would encourage, equip and empower all those that have faced the difficulties of life as a child, teenager, young adult and adult that no matter the mistakes, mistreatments or being misunderstood you were created to do something magnificent in the earth. Finally, This book offers its readers the opportunity to see themselves as positive and impactful game changers.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Barack Obama: The Audacity of Hope
Rick Warren: The Purpose Driven Life
T.D. Jakes: Reposition Yourself: Living Your Life Without Limits
Dr. Cornel West: Living And Laughing Out Loud
Dr. Dennis Rainey: Stepping Up: A Call To Courageous Manhood
Dr. Willie Jolley: A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback
What are you working on now?
A New Blended Family Book
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social Media Outlets.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Always believe in what you write and know that you have be given a unique opportunity to impact someone’s life. So write with excitement and passion!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To much is given much is required, so always be willing to give your best in everything you write and do.
What are you reading now?
Change Your Culture Change Everything: Dr. Sam Chand
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finishing my second blended family book.
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?
1. The Bible
2. The Air Force Survival Guide
3. The 7 Most Powerful Prayers That Will Change Your Life Forever
4. A Complete Guide to Surviving in the Wilderness: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Alive and Get Rescued
Author Websites and Profiles
Dr Duane E Mangum Website
Dr Duane E Mangum Amazon Profile