Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is my first book, but the 1st part in a series of 3. The second part is soon to be released before the end of the year. Part 2 will start up where the first ended as a next step in the self discovery process.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
How to get anything you want – Part 1 How did I get here?
The book was inspired by my own journey of self discovery that began at the beginning of 2016. I read Jack Canfield’s Success Principles and realized I had been doing it all wrong. So, I set out to make 2016 the best year of my life so far and set a big goal of writing a book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I prefer to handwrite everything and use colorful paper mate felt pens only. I love seeing the colors on the page as I write.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jack Canfields Success Principles was definitely the catalyst book for me, but the one that made me realize that I could write a book myself was “Be that Girl” by Tina O’Connor. I really enjoyed her writing style and felt like she was sitting beside me with a glass of wine telling me her stories. That was when I realized that my book didn’t have to have perfect grammar, just write like I am talking to a friend.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on Part 2 in the series as the next step in the process. After I finish the 2nd and 3rd, the book I set out to write in the beginning was about “The difference a year can make”.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have been using Facebook as much as possible so far.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I enrolled in a course to teach me how to write, format, publish, and market kindle books. I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish this without that amazing program. I don’t think there is any reason we can’t achieve anything we set our hearts to if we work hard and find help.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Brendan Burchard said it perfectly, “when opportunity knocks, don’t be surprised when work answers the door”.
What are you reading now?
You are a Badass by Jen Sincero….great read!
What’s next for you as a writer?
Just keep on writing….I have completely fallen in love with this!
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?
1) The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari – Robin Sharma
2) Success Principles – Jack Canfield
3) Who Moved My Cheese – Spencer Johnson
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