Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I began writing when I was 9 years old and knew I wanted to be a author when I grew up. I wrote countless books, short stories, and poems over the years and became a paid ghostwriter for a few years in my early twenties. My writing career consisted mostly of fantasy, horror, and erotica.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Hopeless To Healed
I had experienced some profound healing with my mentor Dr. Mark Tong. After several sessions he told me I should become a Spiritual Life Coach and he would certify me. Without hesitation I told him, “that sounds right.” He asked me if I could write a book sharing my experience as a way to start my Life Coaching Career. I laughed and told him I’d have it done in no time. After lots of procrastinating I finally sat down to write it. The title came to me first, and 30 days later I had a memoir to share!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to go through cycles. I either write nothing at all, or sit down for days straight while the words pour from my finger tips.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My mentor Dr. Mark Tong was my biggest inspiration for my memoir. Wayne Dyer and Louise Hayes certainly make the list.
When it comes to my fantasy and horror writing, JK Rowling, Christine Feehan, and Poppy Z. Brite take the lead.
What are you working on now?
Having finished my memoir my biggest goal is launching my career as a Spiritual Life Coach. I’m sure more inspirational stories will come to surface and even a follow up.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far I have started with Kindle and Facebook. As this is my first published worked I am still learning and was excited to find awesomegang.com.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never trust an author who writes more than s/he reads.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just sit down and do it!
Nothing else will get it written.
What are you reading now?
The Lunar Chronicles by Melissa Meyer.
I am also reading Healing Letters by Myrtle Filmore and slowly working my way through The Artist’s Way and A Course In Miracles.
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?
A Course In Miracles
The Four Agreements
and The Princess Bride
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