Interview With Author Nichole Carpenter
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a wife and mother living in Orange County, CA. I'm passionate about sharing my testimony of overcoming homelessness with others. I am the author of two memoirs, A Heart Without A Home and newly published, A Heart Full of Faith.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
A Heart Full of Faith is the story of how my mother overcomes her drug addiction in order to regain custody of me. It is a story of faith, family, and redemption.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My favorite place to write is while riding the train. The motion and energy of people coming and going and changing scenery out the window helps my creativity to flourish.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love to read and have been influenced by more authors than I could think to list. I love reading other memoirs, historical fiction, and Christian Nonfiction.
What are you working on now?
I am working on the Bible Study guide to accompany my new book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I believe in the power of community. I reach out to as many websites as I can but most of all I share the news with family and friends and they are always eager to help share my books with the people they know.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Set a deadline and write as much as you can as quickly as you can. There is something to be said for the rush of a deadline and the creative flow once you start.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don't edit while you are writing, there will be plenty of time for that later.
What are you reading now?
The Best of You by Dr. Alison Cook
What’s next for you as a writer?
Make sure that my two existing books reach as many people as possible.
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?
Bible, The Best of You, and Think and Grow Rich
Author Websites and Profiles
Nichole Carpenter Amazon Profile
Nichole Carpenter’s Social Media Links