Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been a professional writer for three years, I’m best known for writing Mystery/ Fiction and poetry. I won multiple awards for Mystery and Horror writing and recently for poetry. My most famous books include (In Your Absence Series, Madre) I recently won the reader’s favorite book and nominated for the African Book Fund Awards. I have written 9 books as I can remember but only published three.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
In Your Absence: Emerald lover. What inspired me to write this book is my roots, I’m so proud of my African roots, and I think that everyone should appreciate this beautiful culture. Then my family of course and my relationship with everyone around me.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wouldn’t name it unusual. But anyone I know who is a writer prefers to start working in a quiet place, I don’t. I like to be surrounded by my loved ones while I’m working.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Maya Angelou for sure, I respect this woman with all my heart. Beloved by Toni Morrison
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a non-fiction book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social media, just create your fan page and your own website and start advertising. You can’t really depend on your relatives. Amazon is great also.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Please stop writing Erotica, and if you do just do it right. Honestly, I don’t respect those kinds of books. Let’s be honest, most of them are really cheap and some are weird. And for those who doesn’t write Erotica, don’t listen to anyone around you. You’re doing the right thing to believe in yourself because no one is living your life. You know yourself better than anyone. Just follow your passion. Don’t be afraid to try new things and just take the risk.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Get it working first, then make enhancements.
What are you reading now?
Currently, I’m helping new authors to finish their first books ever. So I’m reading their work that’s what I’m reading right now.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I don’t know, everything is going well for me. I will just keep on 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?
That’s a hard one, but I think I will take,
1-The Warmth Of Others Suns: The Epic Story Of America’s Great Migration By Isabel Wilkerson,
2-The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou
3-The Heart of a Woman By Maya Angelou
Author Websites and Profiles
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