Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have created the Joy Journal for kids. This is for ages 5-12. This journal can be done with parents, or it can be handed to a child to fill in the daily prompt pages.
I am passionate about creating a positive mindset in children. I am currently working on a teenager version that will be for older children 12+.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Joy Journal For Kids. I have seen first hand the positive effect of journalling and gratitude practice and I wanted to teach my kids to also adopt the habit. I have created this journal with my children and we have been spending time together “checking in” on our feelings and our days and it was such a positive experience I wanted to share it with other parents and children.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think I have unusual writing habits, but I know that children don’t have a long concentration span, so with my graphic design skills and parenting skills together with the believe of a positive mindset I created this journal.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Rachel Hollis was definitely my biggest inspiration an visualisation, implementation and gratitude practice.
What are you working on now?
I have started my research on a journal for older children (preteens and teens), I believe older children can also benefit from adapting this habit of journaling and practising grattitude.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am new to promoting books, I have been listening to podcasts on how to get my books to be more visual to the public. I can not say that I have been very successful in promotion yet.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Not to give up. I have found the process of merely finishing the journal and getting to publication quite hard. I haven given up, and now my journal is available on Amazon and I have 1 review.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If not now, when.
What are you reading now?
The teenage Brain by Frances E. Jensen.
I am reading a couple of relaxing non fiction books from the library and doing my research on teen development and struggles. I am reading
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would like to create a e-book and possibly printed book on the benefits of grattitude practice, positive mindset and how we can incorporate it into the lives of our children on a daily bases.
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?
I would take a self help book, a motivational book and one true crime book.
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