Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a poet, passionate about events or situations that effect our lives.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
It’s Time to Wake Up! Poems and Messages that inspire the black experience
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Maya Angelou and Robert Frost is a huge influence.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on a romance novel under another pen name.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like Awesomegang because the email newsletter places your book in front of readers. That is the promotion that writers need. I have found some great books as a reader from their the newsletter.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read, read, read. This way you can see how it is done. Don’t be afraid to have your own style as long as it makes sense.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. – Stephen King
What are you reading now?
A Sci-fi fiction novel.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to continue to improve and publish my works.
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?
Skylar Nightingale – Forbidden Acts
Stephen King – On Writing
Mila Ferrera – Spiral
Author Websites and Profiles
Marie Yvette Amazon Profile
Marie Yvette’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile