Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born au Cap-Haitien, Haiti, in 1972. I grew up in a modest home with my three loving siblings. I was raised to be an independent and strong-minded woman. I relocated to the US in April of 2000. I am a mother of three wonderful children, a Social Work, a change agent, a social justice advocate, most importantly a difference-maker.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Owning My Mistakes: My Undies Should Fit Now is a memoir based on my real-life events.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
It’s very funny. I do have an unusual writing habit. I find myself waking up in the middle of the night to write ideas as they come in. I think that I am afraid to forget by the time I wake up in the morning.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Bible has influenced me the most. It encourages me to always tell it as it is.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on continuing to the most important parts of my story. It will involve not only where I have been but also where I am going.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
As a new author, I am struggling with that aspect. I used social media and paid advertising. But, I have yet to find what is the best way to go about it.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid. Anything you are inspired to write about, there is an audience for it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”
What are you reading now?
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Maya Angelou).
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am working toward becoming a bestseller and a woman of influence.
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?
Jewels (Danielle Steel)
Blessing in Disguise (Danielle Steel)
The Obsession (Nora Roberts)
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