Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a new Christian author from North Carolina. At the writing of this interview I am pursuing a religion major at Southern Wesleyan University and running a Christian blog. With this blog, I have created a platform to reach other people for Christ through short devotional writing. With 1 book under my belt, I plan to write many more!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is a short commentary/Bible study titled, “Enriching Grace Commentary of Ephesians: Understanding the Faith. It is inspired and compiled by Bible studies posted on the enrichinggrace.com. Prior to publishing it was revised and formatted to book format. The book explores some of my absolutely favorite Scripture that has formed me as a young Christian.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do not know if unusual writing is a way to describe some of my lesser known writing habits; however, I am very particular. I have places such as the local coffee shop that I often need to be in for any good work to result. My surroundings profoundly affect the quality of my writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have been inspired by a plethora of writers. Some are much lesser known (David O’steen) than others (C.S. Lewis) but regardless, there impact has been immense. My greatest inspiration and resource however is the Bible.
What are you working on now?
I am working on my next study resource and the continuation of the series, “Understanding the Faith.” This next work will be based out of the Biblical epistle of 1 Timothy and explore doctrine.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Being so new this business, I can not say for sure which book promotion site is the best. Nonetheless, Amazon has been an amazing tool and conceptually, Awesome Gang, has is an outstanding resource to have in your corner when it comes to book advertising.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice may not be worth anything with me being so new of an author, but I do know that authors need to be active in their niche outside of book writing as well. Gaining life experience beyond our current understanding of our topics will improve your writing in more ways than one.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Before writing, specify your audience. Narrow down who you would most like to write to and then write to them. The audience will naturally widen but this strategy keeps your writing pure.
What are you reading now?
At the moment I am reading a book about Southern Gothic classic works and it is very fascinating.
What’s next for you as a writer?
As a writer, I want to continue to write Christian non-fiction that will be supplementary material for Bible studies within my church. Writing is also a wonderful support vein for ministry opportunities.
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?
– Holy Bible
– Imitation of Christ`~ Thomas Aquinas
– Pilgrim’s Progress~ John Bunyan
– Mere Christianity~ C.S. Lewis
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