Kela Calvin

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Kela Calvin and I am from Hopewell, Virginia. I have a degree in Human Services. I aim to motivate and inspire others through the art of story telling. I also write poetry and have engaged in local poetry readings in my community. I have written one novel.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my newly published novel is “Living Proof”. I was inspired to write this novel because of the biases in today’s world. I want people to be motivated and inspired to turn their trials into triumphs. This novel focuses on a woman who tries to rebuild her life as well as deal with her mental illness.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Wow, I have read a lot of books! However, authors that have influenced me are Toni Morrison, Sista Souljah, Carl Webber, Angela Henry, and Eric Jerome Dickey.

What are you working on now?
I am currently working on a novel about three women and their experiences with being single; That’s all I will say about that.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
To be honest, I am fairly new at being a published author and I am still learning about how to market myself when it comes to expanding awareness of my novel. However, I do utilize social media outlets such as the Amazon Author Page, Instagram, and Facebook. I have engaged in one book signing event and have plans to do more signings. They are fun.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
To keep writing. Do not be discouraged about who or who may not read your work. Your stories will motivate and inspire someone. Do your own research about marketing and publicity and use methods that best work for you.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice that I have ever heard was to tap into my gifts, talents, and abilities; it is writing for me.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to use my platform as a writer to help others. I would like to engage in some charitable events and even someday establish a scholarship fund for young people.

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?
If stranded on an island three books I would bring with me would be my Bible, Sista Souljah’s The Coldest Winter Ever, and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.

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