Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Jamala-Ms. J has been writing for 35+ years. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia Metro with her musician/videographer husband. She reads almost anything and writes mainly fiction. She dabbles in poetry, prose and other non-fiction works. She has been published in regional magazines and newsletters. She is currently working on another collection of short stories. She has several collections of short stories, which include And I Trusted You, What Is This World Coming To? and The Run Trilogy.
Jamela-Ms. J also has a few standalone short stories and flash fiction pieces; Quickie, Cruel Intentions, Your Love, Family Gathering, Mr. & Mrs. Santiago and Unknown Factor. The Run Trilogy is a compilation of three short stories (Hit and Run, You Better Run and Who’s Running Now). A novella, Kidnapped in Love was released in January 2014 and a 2nd edition has just been released. She enjoys, reading, singing and obviously, writing. Jamala-Ms. J believes everything good will take hard work and is worth having, especially if it benefits others.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My lastest book is Kidnapped in Love2: Backfire. It is the 2nd part of a story inspired by the phrase, “I’m going to kidnap you.” This was said by a friend several years ago and I developed a story around it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes. I usually write several different pieces at one time. For instance, I can usually work on a fiction piece, then go directly to writing a grant or a piece for a nonfiction piece of work. I just divide my mind in half and get it done.
I also, start at the ending and work my way back tot he beginning of the story.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
VC Andrews, Danielle Steel, Mary Higgins Clark, Jane Austin, William Faulkner, James Patterson, Dean Koontz
What are you working on now?
I am completing a fiction piece, Kidnapped in Love2: Backfire and I’ve also begun a nonfiction piece on bipolar disorder
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have just begun to promote my work and mainly use Twitter at this point.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write, read and never give up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Believe in yourself or no one will.
What are you reading now?
I just complete the Bible.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to move into writing for screen (large and small).
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?
Hmmm, this is tough. For sure, I would have to have the Bible and the Color Purple. Unfortunately, I cannot think of any others.
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