Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an author and publisher of You, Improved, a self-help blog providing information to help you improve your body, mind, spirit and life. Additionally, I’m a writer-for-hire who turns words into revenue for corporate clients. As a veteran marketing, advertising and PR professional, I understand what motivates people to buy.
I have written three books. My first book was Moving To Charlotte: The Un-Tourist Guide, a book about making your move to my hometown a lot easier. Born Creative is my second book. I wrote this to convince people that they, too, are creative. They just have to believe it to make it true.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Get Glad: Your Practical Guide To A Happier Life. In the book, I lay out a simple, six-step process to getting happier. The book was inspired by my personal journey to find happiness after my father died on Christmas Day when I was 11.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
As a former journalist, my style is to write stories. Eventually, these stories turn into chapters, and then into books.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Michael J. Gelb, the author of How To Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci, heavily influenced my book, Born Creative: Free Your Mind, Free Yourself. I’m also inspired by Tim Ferriss and James Altucher.
What are you working on now?
Currently, I’m writing for numerous corporate clients. My projects range from blog posts on hiring and managing employees and living with children who have disabilities to branding a frozen treat company and writing a technical textbook.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Speaking in front of groups is the best way to move books, particularly my book on Charlotte.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Writing is the easy part. Marketing your work is a full-time job that starts well before you publish the book.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading several books by Robin Hobb right now, as well as the Alexander Hamilton biography by Ron Chernow.
What’s next for you as a writer?
More corporate work. That – not my books – pays the bills.
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?
Chris McNab’s Special Forces Survival Guide, the NIV Archaeological Study Bible, and the Lord of the Rings.
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