Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Lived a very hard life, I am a single father of 3 children, 2 boys and a little girl, manager of many restaurants and bars for over 20 years, took myself back to college, obtained a graphic design degree, fluent in Web Design, typography and proficient in all Adobe software. I enjoy being artistic and leaving an impression on the art culture of today, excited to be in the field of expertise that I have learned.
I was in a Narcissistic relationship for 7 years with a Sociopathic Covert Narcissist, we had two children together and I was abused physically, mentally and emotionally until I was beaten down to nothing. I had my children taken by this person and kept away from them for no reason other than to hurt and manipulate me.
I used this to find my place in life, I became a Life coach because of this travesty, so I made it my calling to help people in abuse/depression/anxiety and trauma, I am happy to hold spaces for people to hold their truth.
I have written one book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The book i wrote is called “The Demon Staring Back at Me”, What inspired me to write this, was the 7 year relationship with a Sociopathic Covert Narcissist, The Up’s and Down’s of trauma and emotional, psychological and physical abuse I endured during this time. This book is to bring awareness on female narcissism as well as narcissism in general, so those in these toxic relationships and dont know it, may see some relatability or signs to be able to leave the relationship before they go farther down the rabbit hole that these situations put us in.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always like to drink Coca-Cola while writing it seems to boost my thought process.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Growing up I really loved Jim Butcher who wrote The Dresden Files, the way he wrote about the feelings and description of a situation really resonated with me, it made my thoughts go to an emotional aspect.
What are you working on now?
I am getting ready to start the audio version of the book , i would like as many people read it so it may help them one day.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
couple methods: https://www.thedemonstaringbackatme.org/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21687318.Jesse_Lee_Busdegan
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Speak your truth, your thoughts and opinions matter, and you are worth every syllable you write down, follow your dream because who knows who’s life it will change.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been given a no. Only to find that a better, brighter, bigger yes was right around the corner.” — Arlan Hamilton
What are you reading now?
Out of the Fog: Moving from Confusion to Clarity after Narcissistic Abuse
What’s next for you as a writer?
I haven’t decided yet what I will do next, I know I want to do it as an audiobook as well. so that will be my next step.
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?
Dresden Files: Storm Front-Jim Butcher
Dark Tower series: The Gunslinger-Stephen King
D&D Player Manual and Monster manual (Have something to do on the island)
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