Interview With Author Khiana Wyatt-Locus
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an outpatient therapist. I have written one book that is self published using Amazon KDP.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Teatime With God” is my latest book. I was inspired to write it based off life circumstances. I was tired of my mental health not being where I needed to be. At the same time, I was tired of being told to just “pray about it” when it came to my mental health. So, I finally came to the conclusion that I should improve my mental health and pray about it. And that is how the book came about.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think so. I do like to write the old-fashioned way, using pen and paper. And sometimes I like to lay on the floor to write. I don’t think that’s unusual though.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve been influenced by Viola Davis, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and Valorie Burton. “Finding Me” by Viola Davis is really what pushed me even harder to go for my dreams. Because I knew that if she could make it, then so could I. I also have been influenced by some of my sorority sisters that have written books.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I am working on promoting “Teatime With God” and building a social media presence.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My best method is paying for promotion from social media influencers that have a huge following.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice is to just write the book, even if you don’t think it’s good. There are a lot of poorly written books that are out there. And some of them are selling well. So, stop overthinking it and just do it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard is don’t take advice from people who aren’t where you want to be in life.
What are you reading now?
Right now, I am reading “The Mothers” by Sarah J Naughton. It was a recommendation from the book club that I’m in, and it is pretty good.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would like to write another addition to “Teatime With God.” This is just the first book in the series.
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?
The Bible, a crossword puzzle book, and the DSM-5
Author Websites and Profiles
Khiana Wyatt-Locus Amazon Profile