Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi! I’m Genevieve Piturro and my first book launched during this pandemic. At first that made me nervous, but soon I discovered that my book – my journey – is more relevant now than ever. You see, I jumped off the corporate ladder 20 years ago when a simple question from a little girl in an emergency shelter rattled me to my core. That day my purpose was revealed to me and transformed not only my life and the lives of children like that little girl, but the lives of tens of thousands of people who rallied with me to change things. We found a miracle in the human connection that continues to inspire more people every day.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is, Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning. This book is the story of my 20-year journey finding purpose in my life when there was none before. I have experienced an incredible personal and professional transformation and now do my best to give back and inspire others the way I have been inspired by strangers along my long and challenging path.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write best between 4am – 8am. Then I’m useless!
I get lots of great writing ideas and inspiration while swimming laps.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
All memoirs. Every person is so different and is motivated by their own experiences. I love delving into their behaviors and how they handle consequences.
What are you working on now?
I am considering writing a book with two other very different women on the pandemic’s effect on each of us and our choices on how to move forward now.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon promotion and my own social media have been the best outreach platforms for me so far.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I teach a Masterclass called, “So you Want to Write a Great Book!”
My best advice is to write your story like you’re telling it to your best friend: honestly, passionately and 100% from your heart.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
RE: FEAR
Sometimes you just have to do it afraid.
What are you reading now?
The Island of Sea Women
Hamnet
What’s next for you as a writer?
Speaking IN PERSON again to tell my book/story and hopefully inspire others to find their purpose – or as I say, Find YOUR Pajamas!
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 boy and the Talking Candy Bar (this is the story my mom made up and read me as a child and I still love it)
Betty White, If you Ask Me
I Feel Bad About My Neck
The Power of Positive Thinking
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