Interview With Author Kiva Waters
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am 100% love and seriousness. Lawyer by trade, yogi by choice. Born, raised and still residing in Brooklyn (NY) with my husband. I have been writing for fun since 4th grade. Officially, I have written two books thus far, MEDITATION MADNESS and NO.CELEBRITIES.ALLOWED. They are both non-fiction “tool-books” intended for all generations of readers. The former tool-book helps the reader get back in touch with his or her true Self; the latter, helps readers remember, and reclaim, true Self esteem.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
NO.CELEBRTIES.ALLOWED., my latest tool-book, was borne of a visceral need to secure the legacy of our youth.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
If writing at the wee hours of the morning is unusual, yes. But I don’t think so.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Assata, Judy Blume, Alice Walker, Edwidge Danticat, Iyanla Vanzant, Queen Afua, Jane Yolen, Sister Souljah, Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, bell hooks, Audre Lorde, Nella Larsen, and Nikki Giovanni
What are you working on now?
next tool-book
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
not sure yet
Do you have any advice for new authors?
stick with it, go with the flow and try to enjoy the process, I mean journey 🙂
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be still. Getting centered is the way to get back to my purpose. Some call it meditation.
What are you reading now?
BUDGETING SUCKS by Garrett Gunderson
What’s next for you as a writer?
more tool-books and more healing events
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?
Krik!Krak! by Edwidge Danticat
MIDNGHT by Sista Souljah
The Art of Peace by Morihei Ueshiba
Author Websites and Profiles
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