Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is my first book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Moment of Surrender: My Journey through Prescription Drug Addiction to Hope and Renewal.
I never intended to write a book. It all began with journaling which eventually turned into more. I decided to pursue writing a book as a means of helping other people going on similar paths. I also want to raise awareness to the dangers of the ease and quickness of dependence and/or addiction to prescription drugs, especially benzodiazepines.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think unusual. I try different methods on different days depending upon the moment , mood, and ease of writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
“The diving bell and the butterfly”
The Book Thief
What are you working on now?
Marketing “Moment of Surrender”. Searching out and speaking about awareness and dangers of benzos at libraries, book clubs, rehab facilities, radio talk show, and universities.
I also am a congtrbuting blogger on Huffington Post and write a monthly guest article for a local newpsaper, “The Missourian”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
http://www.pjlaube.com/
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Remember the reason you began writing-your passion-your purpose. As long as you hold onto that you will keep your creative juices intact, even when you go through periods of writer’s block.
Don’t stay in your own brain for lengthy periods of time. Get out and spend some time around people, even if you only parallel them. A little isolation in writing is good, but once you overdue it you will definitely know it. Change the scenery; go to a coffee shop, libray, etc…mix it up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Your passion leads to your purpose
What are you reading now?
“Naked: Stripped by a man and Hurricane Katrina” by Julie Freed
What’s next for you as a writer?
Journaling on a new book which will hopefully eventually turn into book format and published. It deals with relationships, self-love, and awareness of red flags.
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?
SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the WIld, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea by John Lofty Wiseman: obvious reason
Survival Skills Book. Starting Fires Without Matches. Top 25 Methods How To Make A Fire
Pride and Prejudice because I have a lot of time on my hands and love the read
Mindfulness: Be Mindful in the Moment
Author Websites and Profiles
Judy (Pj) Laube Website
Judy (Pj) Laube Amazon Profile
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