Jeric Sorrell

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a former U.S. Marine who got into self-help after exiting the military. I suffered with depression and anxiety, and I discovered that writing was a great outlet for me.
I have a daughter who is a major inspiration to me.
I love visiting new places like little towns and national parks.
I have published one book (The Study: Reflections on a Life of Meaning), and have another one on stand-by.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is The Study: Reflections on a Life of Meaning.
I wrote this book because I had a hospital visit in which I wasn’t sure if I would live through. I began writing this book so that my daughter would have valuable lessons from me even in my death.
Spoiler; I survived. But I continued writing, of course.
I was a fitness coach for several years. It is in me to help others, to inspire them. This book is written for everybody who dreams of becoming their best self.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not that I am aware of.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I enjoyed Tuesdays with Morrie and The Last Lecture.

What are you working on now?
I am working on a book called “Before You Go.”
There is no class that teaches one how to get along in this world once you go out on your own. We basically just hope that we can make it through each day without causing too much of a wave.
Before You Go explores the most important lessons one needs to know before entering the world. If I were to present a class to a group of Seniors in High School, it would be based on this book.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. It took me ten years to finally follow through with publishing.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My father used to tell me to be nice to myself. If I called myself “stupid,” he would correct me.
I learned to only have positive thoughts about myself, and it made me realize the importance of the story we tell ourselves in our head.

What are you reading now?
“Own Your Weird,” by Jason Zook

What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep publishing about one book a year for the next couple of years.
The books I have so far are based on my life coaching framework, so I plan to expand my reach in coaching.

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?
“Living with a SEAL,” by David Goggins
That’s all I need for motivation.

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