Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a mother of 2 rambuctious boys under five years old, and run three businesses. I spent all of my self-development time learning how to juggle it all, while trying to keep a positive mindset. I decided to write a book about the lessons that I have learned that have helped me not just keep it together, but thrive.
I am a first time author and I am hopeful that a reader gets even one takeaway that will be a game changer for them.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Box That Bitch. I was scheduled to speak main platform at an association conference a few years back and I totally froze on stage during my rehearshal. That jerk of a voice in my head started screaming at me that I wasn’t good enough to be on that stage and I had nothing valauble to say to the 3K audience members that I was going to be talking to.
A couple of days later, when it came time to give my presentation, I was vulnerable with the audience and told them about my inner voice and just kind of off the cuff said, “I have been boxing that bitch for the last two days.” Everyone in the audience started laughing and after many people came up to me to tell me how their inner voice is such a jerk too and they struggled the same way I did. So that became the inspiration for the topic and title.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am a first time author, so I am not sure really what “normal” habits are. But I think for me I just try to write how I would have a conversation with someone.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
So many! I read 20-30 books per year. I love authors that are authentic and vulnerable. Brene Brown, Rachael Hollis, Joe Dispenza, David Goggins. So many more!
What are you working on now?
Launching my first book!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
This is new to me, so I am starting with Amazon and my social media accounts. And learning about awesome sites like Awesome Gang!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just start. I had thought about writing a book for a long time and couldn’t get myself to get momentum. But then I started with an outline, and then grew it, and kept writing as things would come to my mind. The first draft was such a cluttered mess and I felt a little discouraged from it. But then with each new draft it got better and better until I could finally see it as a book. So just start, and be patient and kind to yourself throughout the process.
What are you reading now?
Atomic Habits, Dear Girls from Ali Wong (Hilarious!), and the Love Languages books
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to make an impact with my book. We all have that inner voice in our heads trying to hold us back with fear and self-doubt and I want to share strategies that have helped me defeat that voice.
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?
Well probably a book about surviving on an island for sure! Never read one of those so I would have to find one 🙂
And probably Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl because it would remind me to stay positive and make the most out of the situation.
And then definitely comedy because entertainment would be important. I am currently reading Ali Wong’s Dear Girls and laughing my butt off so I would take it with me to laugh.
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