Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am 29 and I teach middle and high school English. I love to write and coach recreational basketball for my community. This is my first book and I am extremely excited about putting it out there for the world to read.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
To Death is the name of my book and personal experiences, as well experiences from family and friends inspired it. Domestic abuse needs to be brought to light and women need to know that love does not hurt and there is a way out.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No, I try to write at least 1,000 words per day to keep my mind going.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Eric Jerome Dickey, Sistah Souljah, and V.C. Andrews are my favorite authors and helped inspire me to put a story down on paper.
What are you working on now?
I don’t have a title for the project yet, but I am currently working on another book to be released by February 2016.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I think giving the book out for free as a promotion for the first few days helps to get it out there for the public to see.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never give up, writing is process and it takes time to perfect your skill. Never stop trying and never stop creating.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you believe it, you CAN achieve it.
What are you reading now?
The Optimist’s Daughter
What’s next for you as a writer?
To publish my next book and have a book signing in my city of residence.
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?
The Bible, Flowers in the Attic, The Coldest Winter Ever, The 48 Laws of Power
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