Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Marcia, I’ve crossed the 30th mark and I am Portuguese, but have lived in the UK for the past 8 years. I am a researcher in the respiratory field but passionate about cooking and creating new recipes. I have been vegan for 6 years and during the last year, whilest on maternity leave, I have created and developed my Plant based Portuguese project. It focuses on vegan recipes, many inspired in very traditional Portuguese dishes, but only with vegan ingredients.
This book ‘From Portugal, with Plants’ is my first eBook, with some of my favourite food creations, however, more projects and books are on the horizon certainly.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
‘From Portugal, with Plants’ was inspired by my Portuguese culture and love for cooking.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really…I tend to write whenever I can, in between playing with my little toddler and off corse, cooking.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have read a lot of cookbooks and nutrition books. Some example are: Michael Greger, Neil Barnard, Forks over knives, Gabriela Oliveira (a portuguese author).
What are you working on now?
That’s a secret! 🙂
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I just started, but will be using my social media platform and my website for sure.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just go with it! I am a new author myself too, just figuring things out as I go, and is there any better way to do it?
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you have a passion for something, don’t let it go to waste.
What are you reading now?
Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs.
What’s next for you as a writer?
A book related with plant based living.
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?
Isabel Allende, The House of the Spirits
Author Websites and Profiles
Marcia Soares Website
Marcia Soares’s Social Media Links
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