Interview With Author Imanna A.
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Imanna. I am a beauty philosopher and author of the Rituals for the Crown series, a body of work exploring ritual, sensory awareness, and the restoration of balance through intentional care. My work focuses on scalp health, essential oil rituals, and helping readers move away from reactive routines toward structured, sustainable practices.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Rituals for the Crown: Essential Oil Hair & Scalp Care for Balance, Vitality & Natural Nourishment.
After more than two decades in beauty, I observed that most people focus on correcting visible hair problems while neglecting the scalp entirely. I saw recurring damage caused not by neglect, but by constant interference and product dependency. I wrote this book to introduce a quieter, more effective philosophy based on preparation, sequence, and restoration rather than constant correction.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes. I never begin writing immediately.
I first spend time in observation — sometimes days — without forcing words. I pay attention to patterns, physical responses, and the sensory details of the rituals themselves. Only after the structure becomes clear internally do I begin to write.
I also write in very controlled sessions. I prefer silence, minimal distraction, and natural light. This allows the writing to remain precise and intentional rather than reactive.
My work is less about producing text quickly and more about documenting practices that remain stable and true over time.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have been influenced less by specific authors and more by disciplines rooted in observation, restraint, and structure.
Works exploring traditional botanical knowledge, classical beauty practices, and ritual-based care have shaped my thinking. I am especially drawn to sources that emphasize preparation, sequence, and preservation rather than intervention.
I am also influenced by writers who value clarity and precision over excess — those who understand that lasting practices are built through consistency, not novelty.
These influences guided me toward developing a quieter, more intentional philosophy of care, which became the foundation of Rituals for the Crown.
What are you working on now?
I am continuing to develop the Rituals for the Crown series, expanding the work into additional areas of ritual-based care and restoration.
My current focus is on documenting foundational practices that support long-term scalp stability, nervous system regulation, and sensory awareness. This includes refining structured oil rituals, preparation phases, and recovery intervals that allow the body to restore balance naturally.
I am also working on companion volumes that deepen the philosophy behind these practices, helping readers move beyond routine and toward a more intentional, sustainable relationship with care.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My primary focus is not on aggressive promotion, but on allowing the work to reach readers who are already seeking a quieter and more intentional approach to care.
Amazon itself has been the most effective platform, as readers actively searching for scalp health, essential oils, and ritual-based practices are able to discover the work organically. Author Central and reader reviews also help establish trust and continuity.
Beyond that, I value platforms and communities centered on thoughtful discussion rather than advertising. Meaningful reader discovery tends to come through alignment and relevance, not volume.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write something that remains true over time.
Do not rush to publish before the work is fully clear and complete. Focus on precision, structure, and honesty rather than speed. Readers can recognize when something is written from observation and experience rather than urgency.
It is also important to develop your own voice instead of imitating trends. Lasting work is built on clarity and consistency, not novelty.
Most importantly, write for those who truly need the work, not for everyone.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Work with patience, not urgency.
Anything built in urgency tends to be unstable. Lasting results — in writing, in care, or in any discipline — come from consistency, observation, and restraint. This advice shaped both my work and my approach to ritual, where preparation and timing are often more important than action itself.
It taught me that preservation is more powerful than constant correction.
What are you reading now?
I am currently revisiting classical texts and research related to botanical properties, scalp physiology, and traditional oil-based care practices.
I tend to read slowly and repeatedly, focusing on works that emphasize observation, structure, and long-term preservation rather than quick solutions. I am especially drawn to materials that explore the relationship between physical care and sensory awareness.
This process supports the continued development of the Rituals for the Crown series and ensures that each volume remains grounded in careful study and practical application.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am continuing to expand the Rituals for the Crown series into a broader body of work focused on restoration through structured ritual and intentional care.
Future volumes will explore additional phases of preparation, recovery, and preservation, as well as the deeper relationship between sensory awareness and long-term physical stability. The goal is to document practices that remain effective over time, rather than offering temporary solutions.
My focus remains on building a coherent, enduring system that readers can return to and rely on as part of their personal care practice.
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 bring books that reward slow, repeated reading rather than those that are consumed quickly.
Works centered on botanical knowledge, traditional healing practices, and observation would be essential, as they deepen understanding of the natural environment and the body’s relationship to it. I would also bring a book focused on philosophy, something that encourages clarity, restraint, and reflection.
Most importantly, I would choose books that remain useful over time — those that can be studied, not just read once.
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