Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an author, poet, and educator from Montgomery, AL. In the past, I wrote numerous online articles and currently have several projects in the works. More of my features are Chicago’s Poetry Exhale with Pizaaz . As a previous Yahoo! contributor, I did several guest blogs, including a feature spot on Be A Bestseller website. I am a Liberty University graduate. From Now until Infinity: A Reflection into Womanhood (2006) is my first poetry collection. Since then, there is a follow-up book From Infinity until Beyond: A Journey into Life (2010). NAKED: A Book of Monologues for African American Women (2013) has been a recommended read in the acting community. “Moments of HerStory” a book of memoirs that includes one of my many life stories was an Amazon bestseller and made # 1 on its Hot New Releases.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Collection: A Book of Short Stories is a diverse literary collection in style and content, making it the perfect read for everyone. It has short stories and flash fiction. It has historical fiction, contemporary fiction, horror, and science fiction. The stories center around common themes of death, mental illness, and family. Have you ever people-watched or thought about a series of events and thought, “What if…?” This thoughts are the origination of my characters and stories.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My books often come to me during sleep, and I also have a special connection with my characters. They beseech me, and if I don’t get them down on paper, they will drive me almost mad!!!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have always been a fan of Toni Morrison, Ntozake Shange, and Judy Blume. These authors motivate me through many of the projects I undertake.
What are you working on now?
Right now I am tackling a novel and poetry collection that combines all of my past poems and features some new ones. In the upcoming year, I also plan to release three manuscripts that I am polishing. However, there is no tentative release date for these.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I must admit I have a crazy method to my madness…I want to keep that secret for now!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would tell other writers to be persistent, follow their heart, and do their research.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Well, knowing that one must have a thick skin, I was told to not give up. I can say that is by far the best advice I’ve ever received. I may take a break, but giving up is not in my vocabulary.
What are you reading now?
I am going through a transition process, and I am a self-help junky. My current read is “In the Meantime” by Iyanla Vanzant. She keeps me chilled when life becomes stressful.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am looking forward to creating audiobooks and a comedy sitcom! I am always reaching for ways to expand my brand.
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?
I would definitely have to bring The Bible to keep me grounded; Shakespeare to keep me reading; and a journal to keep me writing!
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