Interview With Author LaToya Lawrence
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written eighteen books so far and there are more of my books to come!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Whispering Staircase is the name of my latest new release. The book was inspired by my creative gifts and imagination.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No. Not really. What may appear unusual in the eyes of others are tendencies or attributes that are natural and ordinary to me.
I am a proudly unconventional individual anyway so it would not make a difference.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am not influenced by any author or book because I already have my own individuality, but I find other authors and their work incredibly inspiring.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on a supernatural crime thriller.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
It is not a one size fits all. What may work for one person may not work for others.
You have to market and follow the best route of opportunity when it comes to exposure in terms of what it is one hopes to accomplish.
Social media platforms and wisely advertising independently in various forms is one of the best methods.
I am in control of every aspect that goes into promoting my work. I never have paid an outrageous sum to get my work out there or let myself be handled by those who seek to scam or profit from my efforts ( there are a lot who chase after us authors offering their marketing or publicity services, however I was never the type who liked to give away my money or throw my money away).
If one is going to spend do it reasonably and wisely so that what you put out is worth what you may eventually receive later through sales.
Don’t let anyone try to rip you off when all you want to do is make a living doing what you love through the gifts you were born with and meant to share. Do not let any one pollute the beauty of that.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If writing is one’s passion and calling do not let anything or anyone stop you in your endeavor.
Do not be afraid to be extraordinary in an ordinary world when it comes to distinction within your creativity.
Be one to naturally stand out when you do not fit in to what is common.
Do not conform to society’s restrictions– be one to transform and bring about change.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
As far as the best advice, I cannot think of anything right now.
What are you reading now?
I currently am not reading anything I am busy writing and working.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have multiple projects in store.
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 I were stuck on a dessert island I doubt I would find reading desirable unless is was literature telling me how to escape. My mind would be too preoccupied with getting off that island.
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