Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I wrote my first national bestselling book shortly after my daughter was born. As they handed my daughter to me I thought to myself, “There must be an easier way to have a baby!”. I began to research childbirth by first running an ad in the local paper asking moms for their tips on pregnancy and childbirth. The phone began to ring off the hook as moms from around the city became curious about what I was doing. The moms offered up their tips by the hundreds and offered great encouragement to me to write and publish the book when complete. That was 21 years ago and I am still writing on this topic.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is “Pregnancy & Childbirth Secrets”. I was inspired to write this book after my first book, “Pregnancy & Childbirth Tips” became a national bestseller.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I will often write starting about 11:00 pm at night and then continue until about 4:00 am. Sleep and wake up about 9:00 am. Spend time with my daughter until the afternoon. Take daughter out of house to Nanny for the afternoon. Go back home, sleep and then work until time to pick her up. Start cycle again. Did this for a solid two years to complete my first book oh so many years ago.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Very impressed with other childbirth researchers who are published. This is a very new field, especially for women. Previously we only had men telling us about childbirth.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on our Kindle edition as well as an audio version of the book. Soon to be released.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I often attend large events and speak at them. I found that media exposure is critically important as books are an impulse purchase. It is important to hire a press agent and work locally to promote your book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Find a press agent to promote you in your home town. Make a goal to go on TV, Radio, Newspapers and Magazines. Start with the smallest publication in your city as larger publications often pick up their stories. Your local book store also has a shelf for local artists. Use this to your advantage!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Believe in yourself.
What are you reading now?
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
Influence, The Psychology of Persuasion
What’s next for you as a writer?
Next up is to complete my Kindle book promotion, complete my audio version and publish and then write my second edition. So much wonderful new information out there to include.
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?
I would take the lamsa bible. This is the bible that was directly translated from the Aramaic language that Jesus spoke in. Wonderful to experience the bible directly without anyone having to interpret it for you. You would be amazed at the difference a correct translation makes. I would probably take my book along as well as its a good read.
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