Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Lynda D. Brown. I founded Spoken Word Press in 2010. After I published my first book, Once I Was Lost, a non-fiction book through a traditional publisher, I decided to self-publish my first novel, Invisible Enemies. I soon discovered a passion for publishing. I conduct workshops and seminars at the local library for writers interested in self publishing and I’ve also assisted several writers self publish their books.
Another passion is assisting authors in promoting their books, and I have a podcast, The Author Chat Show with Lynda D. Brown on blogtalkradio.com and a member website and Facebook Fan page for Author Chat
I currently have five (5) books available in print, eBooks and audiobooks and I’m working on book 6, which should be available in early 2014.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Damien’s New Bike is my first children’s fiction book. It was inspired by my five year old grandson, Damien. As an only child, Damien is at the age where we are teaching him about sharing and being a blessing to others and this is what the book is about.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I still work a full time job, so I usually write late at night into the early morning hours. I also try to work on my books on my off days and weekends.
Before writing my books, I usually visualize my books in my mind, from beginning to end, and tweaking my vision once the characters are formed.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m a huge Stephen King,Dean Koontz and Ted Dekker fan. I also enjoy Frank Perretti’s book, This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness and fans of his books will his influence in my Invisible Enemies supernatural thriller series.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on book 3 for the Invisible Enemies Series. I also just released two eBooks for authors, The Author Chat Guide to Promoting Your Book on a Shoestring Budget, which is for sale on my website for authors and also the JVZoo affiliate website, and How to Convert Your Published Book into an Audiobook.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have a podcast, The Author Chat Show with Lynda D. Brown that I started in 2010 to promote my books, then I expanded the show in 2011 and began promoting other authors. I also use Fiverr gigs and sites like the Awesome Gang to promote my free Kindle book promotions. I use Facebook and create a fan page for each book and I also use Twitter extensively to ‘tweet’ information about my book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, do your homework if you want to self publish and don’t try to invent the wheel. Find an author or authors that you admire or write in the same genre that you’re in and follow what they do. I also recommend finding a good support group for authors to join. I found some great groups on Facebook and some horrible groups on LinkedIn, so again, you just have to do your research.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do what you love and the money will follow! I’ve always had a deep passion for reading and writing and now I’m doing it and actually making money with it!
What are you reading now?
Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages: The secret to love that last. One of my Facebook friends, that I’ve never met discussed how the book has been a lifeline in her marriage, and since remarrying is my next goal, I immediately picked up a copy at the library!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m working on another children’s book, this time we will discuss the topic of bullying and I also will be working on my first thriller.
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
Immanuel’s Veins by Ted Dekker
Zoo by James Patterson
Dr. Sleep by Stephen King
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