Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am 27 years old. I was born and raised in the city of Detroit, MI. I love writing. I started writing poetry in my early teens and it become an escape and a release for me. As the years passed, my writing and love for words grew and I desired to be an English teacher/professor.
I have to published works: The Watchman and The Exposition of the Tabernacle: The Culture Exchange. Both of these books are written with spiritual principles and based upon the Holy Bible.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is entitled The Exposition of the Tabernacle: The Culture Exchange. This book was inspired by a class that I taught about the tabernacle given to Moses in the wilderness.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think any write has unusual writing habits, I believe they have habits that work for them.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love John Eckhardt, Cindy Trimm and Bill Hamon as authors. Their works have being a big influence in my life.
What are you working on now?
I am preparing for another book but I am focusing on a class I am offering from my latest release. As well, I am preparing for a double book signing on Monday, July 28 (the 2nd Book-Anniversary of the Watchman) at the Oak Park Public Library in Oak Park, MI.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Use social media. Write a blog. Do YouTube videos. You have to get in the trenches and make it happen. Do not only use one avenue, find the ones you can afford and go for it.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do not lose yourself or your voice. Do not let the process of publishing change who you are. Your work is yours do not let another person or company define what you are producing. Do not devalue yourself or the value of the book while seeing others, you are just as valuable and never forget that.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just be you. Those words have helped me when the process got tough.
What are you reading now?
Born to Prophesy by Hakeem Collins
What’s next for you as a writer?
A world book tour with my multiple books.
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 Holy Bible, Hinds Feet on High Places, The Book According to James and Their Eyes Were Watching God
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