Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Jaime Vendera, and I am mainly a vocal coach known for my ability to shatter glass with my voice as seen on shows like Mythbusters. I’ve written and co-written over 50 books, non-fiction as well as fiction.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Mind Over Music and was co-written with Joe Vitale (he was featured in the movie, The Secret). I wrote this book in three days based on a challenge given to me by Joe.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am not a trained writer; I speed write and fix the 900 typos in 3000 words after my creative spurt stops erupting, ha-ha. I don’t really believe in writer’s block. I am either to write or bored with it. If I feel bored, I don’t write. But I start typing generally at whatever time of the day the inspiration hits me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Joe Vitale for sure as far as self-help goes. I am a HUGE fantasy fiction fan, so Terry Brooks is #1 for me. I am a lover of books so there’s too many authors to mention:0
What are you working on now?
Now that Mind over Music is finished, I am working on my next vocal book, “Raise Your Voice 3: Rebalancing Your Voice”, and working on an 8-book YA fantasy series called, “The Tales of Spitfire.”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have a large email list I’ve developed over the years for JaimeVendera.com an VenderaPublishing.com. I always return to the fans that have supported me over the years, and i continue to build and support that list.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t think about the little things like who is going to do the cover, how will you get it edited, etc. Focus on writing. Just write, write, write, and don’t go back to nitpick every sentence/paragraph you’ve written. Just write anything and everything that comes gushing forth in your mind so that you tap into the creative flow. As your creative flow unfolds your book, everything else will begin to fall into place.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just have fun! is what my vocal coach, Jim Gillette said to me when I was on my first television show, Good Morning America. I was soooo nervous. I had to shatter a wineglass with my voice, but i was so uptight worrying about it (though i’d already shattered dozens) that I wasn’t doing well during rehearsal. Then Jim called me, and he said, “Don’t even worry about whether you break it or not. Just have fun. If you remember that you’re doing this for fun, it will be fun, effortless, and easy.” That has stuck with me for nearly 15 years now, and I use it for every walk of life, including writing. Remember, when character building in a new fantasy novel, or even when writing a how-to book, always have fun writing. If you remember that writing is fun, those words will flow like water!
What are you reading now?
The Art of Selling memberships by Erik Charles Russel for non-fiction, and I am starting on the Shattered Realm series by Cinda Williams Chima.
What’s next for you as a writer?
The adventure never ends:) So, who knows. I wake up with new ideas every day, so i write songs, I write down ideas for new stories, I write articles for various websites….I am a word addict:)
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?
Hahahaha, you’re killin’ me, Smalls. I could not choose. Can I just bring my Kindle in a solar charged battery case??? 🙂
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