Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Michelle Felix was born and raised in South Africa. I moved to The United States in 2013. I am a mental health professional, life coach, and mental health advocate. I live in Hawaii and “Whole Heart” is her first book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Whole Heart
Our life experiences are our own. Our journeys have made us stronger, and our stumbling blocks have made us wiser. Each of us has a story to tell and your story could change the world.
Writing memoirs can be very emotional and self-reflecting on the author’s life. Putting my emotions into words was sometimes a challenge, but opening up my “whole heart” has allowed me to heal, especially knowing I could possibly help one person see hope in a bleak place.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Sleeping on my thoughts and waking up in the early part of the morning (3 am) and writing them on my phone notepad.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Any of Louise Hay books
I can only imagine
Becoming Michelle Obama
Greenlights
What are you working on now?
Taking a break for the year and focusing on raising awareness for mental health through podcasts
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social media
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing and Keep Inspiring!!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Live life with gratitude and live life for today.
What are you reading now?
Louise Hay- You can heal your life
What’s next for you as a writer?
Mental health awareness to improve resources in the community.
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?
Purpose Driven Life
A Burning
Louise Hay Books
Author Websites and Profiles
Michelle Felix Website
Michelle Felix Amazon Profile
Michelle Felix’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile
Twitter Account