Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
First let me say my name is Marcee’ (mar-say) Bonds and I am a single mother of two boys. This is my first published work and I am hoping it will be the first of many. Writing is my passion and I am so happy to live out my dream by doing what I love. Besides writing I enjoy spending time with family, traveling and reading. I am also an active volunteer in my community. I was the coordinator for the first food day celebration in my city and I have done outreach for the last five years with the city’s annual Sister 2 Sister community event; where we provide free food, clothing and information to women and their families. I am an advocate for single mothers and my desire is to encourage and empower them
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The title of my book is…A Single Mother’s Point of View: Raising a Black Man. My experience as a single mother inspired my book. I have one adult son and I wanted share some of the things I did that kept him on the “right track”
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No nothing unusual
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Terri McMillan, Nikki Gionvanni and numerous of other authors. The one book that influenced me was The Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer. I love to read inspirational works.
What are you working on now?
Right now I am working promoting my book. I am planning on doing some book signings over the next few months.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
This is all still new to me so I am not sure of the best method. I have been mainly using social media, but I am always looking for new promotional opportunities.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
The real work begins after your book is published and to stay encouraged.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never give up on your dreams..
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading Chakras for beginners
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am hoping to start writing another book spring of 2015
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?
Battlefield of the Mind
Woman thou are loosed
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