Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a great-grandmother who loves my family and my country life. I have enjoyed reading and writing since the fifth grade when my wonderful teacher used her storytelling skills to read to us each day, she made you feel as if you were a part of the story, and she awakened in me the love of reading.
Bud the Luckiest Dog in the World,” is my third book, but first children’s book. I will republish my second book with a new cover and title soon, it’s a non-fiction book full of tips for young adults. My first book was written while I still worked and was about that industry, so I unpublished it so I could present it to my former employer. I currently have two books underway.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Bud the Luckiest Dog in the World,” was inspired by the art on the cover by artist, Jim Tweedy. A puppy was left on our country road and found his way into our hearts. We are UGA Bulldog fans and this art was a gift from one of the daughters to my husband, and one day looking at the print I thought that Bud’s true story could be tied into that print.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Laura Ingalls Wilder, Frank Yerby, Danielle Steel, Nicholas Sparks, Joyce Meyer, Beth Moore, Agatha Christie, Maya Angelou, Rebecca Springer
What are you working on now?
This is going to sound weird but I am working on a spiritual course, a romance novella, and my major work is the story of my crazy life. The story of my life should be inspirational as it will include the stories of a couple of miracles that I have had, but this one is so emotional that I find myself pushing it to the back of my mind!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook groups
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I am not very experienced myself, but I would say don’t buy into every class or program, check them out first and choose wisely. I have found Author Marketing Club, Mark Dawson, and Joanna Penn as good sources, and there is a free 30-day boot camp ran by Tamara Lowe.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
What ever you do, do it the best of your ability. If you need skills get them, don’t give up- grow!
What are you reading now?
I am reading,”Beauty Fades, Dumb is Forever,” by Judge Judy Sheindlin to see if it is something I should pass on to one of my granddaughters.
What’s next for you as a writer?
The Course, it will be something that I think God wants me to do. I haven’t done anything like it before and I am studying material from so many sources and learning so much that I will want to share in the course or class or whatever it turns out to be.
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 Bible
Gone With the Wind
The Promise
Author Websites and Profiles
Glenda Shaw Website
Glenda Shaw’s Social Media Links
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