Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
After working for over 20 years in group homes and residential facilities, I decided to use my own practical knowledge and learned skills to help others who may be dealing with teens in crisis. As an abuse survivor, I think I offer a unique perspective on a wide variety of topics.
My books include: 1. From Here To Obesity
2. The Bottle or the Boob
3. Picky Eaters Suck
4. There’s Nothing Under Your F*cking Bed
5. Happy Halloween: One Piece Only!
6. Teens in Crisis: A Collection of Topics and Tips
7. Child Abuse: The Ripple Effect
8. H is for Heroin
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
H is for Heroin is my latest book. It was inspired by the growing opioid problem in America. After losing countless friends and relatives, it was time to give something back to the community as a whole. The current version of H is for Heroin has been revamped after the devastating loss of my little sister, Yolanda, to a heroin overdose, in early 2018.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write alone, and I love to just let my train of thought wander.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote a book, Meditations. It’s one of the most beautiful pieces of writing the world has ever seen. I also enjoy the vivid storytelling of Anne Rice, particularly her Lestat series. Other authors of note include Neil Gaiman and Kelley Armstrong.
What are you working on now?
Growing Up Group Home, a realistic look at the group home system in America, and how children who age out of the system are released out into the public without any real chance at survival.
Don’t Take A Leak On The Electric Fence – A compilation of “inappropriate children’s stories”.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Person to person sales, in store readings, and gifting books to social influencers.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep trying, luck is for rich kids and losers.
What are you reading now?
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, From Krakow to Krypton: Jews in Comics, Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis, The Sound & The Fury.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would love to have a writing credit on a produced and released song.
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?
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Dear Shari by Shari Lewis
The Stand by Stephen King
Ben Hur by Lew Wallace