Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
First-time author
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Mess to Majestic, a true story of recovery and healing from trauma, shame, and addictions with Biblical and clinical insights. Inspiration was seeing the rise in deaths among the hurting, addicted, and recovering community when they don’t heal their shame or trauma, case in point Anthony Bourdain, Prince, many many others. I wanted to share my testimony of recovery and healing, also educate to inform, inspire and ignite others into their own journey of recovery and healing! Stop the stigma, restore hope to the hopeless, and witness to the power of a living, loving God and healthy community.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
True transparent memoir style with Biblical and clinical insights. I write as one who suffered from trauma, shame, and addictions, and one who is healed, recovered and redeemed as well as a clinical professional and addictions expert and biblical teacher.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Billy Graham, Mother Theresa, John Eldridge, Dr. Mark R. Laaser, Leanne Payne, Max Lucado, Joyce Meyer, Brennan Manning, Sheila Walsh
What are you working on now?
Getting the word out
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
New at this. Looking for other mentors, authors to guide me.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stick with it. When you have a passion to share a life-saving message to your audience, don’t quit. Someone needs to hear what you have to say! Keep at it! You can do it!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
One day at a time! Set small writing goals, sit down and do it! That simple! God will guide the rest of the steps.
What are you reading now?
In the Middle of the Mess by Sheila Walsh
What’s next for you as a writer?
More Overcomer type books
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?
Bible, Emotionally Healthy Relationships Day by Day, Mother Theresa’s Her essential Wisdom, and Alcoholics Anonymous
Author Websites and Profiles
Laura McCarthy Website
Laura McCarthy Amazon Profile
Laura McCarthy’s Social Media Links
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