Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is my first book, but I plan to write more. I’m a Writer, Health and Wellness Leader, Personal Trainer, and Massage Therapist with over 20-years of experience.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“The Last F*cking Weight Loss Book You’ll Ever Need,” was inspired by our growing obesity epidemic and the confusion surrounding weight-loss. There are more products and services than ever, and we have access to more information than ever, yet people are getting fatter.
The weight-loss industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that promotes gimmicks and lies that don’t work, and it confuses people.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes. I set-aside uninterrupted blocks of time for writing. I turn off my phone, don’t look at incoming emails or notifications, and don’t surf the web.
It’s only unusual because most of us don’t work undistracted.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Too many to list
What are you working on now?
Promoting my eBook and Health and Wellness articles for different publications.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m just starting to promote my book, so I’m not sure yet.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Before you write your book, prepare an audience so that you can hit-the-ground-running when you’re ready to promote your book.
Edit, edit, edit.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Focus on the moment.
What are you reading now?
Articles on Medium
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan on promoting my current book and speaking about the subject for quite some time. Then, I hope to start the next book in my series of “The Last F*cking ________ Book You’ll Ever Need.”
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?
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollen
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
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