Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a professional blogger, freelance writer, content marketing manager and author. I have penned 14 books to date. They are primarily self improvement, nonfiction works. My business is Nicholl McGuire Media, an independent virtual assistance and publishing firm
I began writing for clients in 1997. I started publishing online and offered clerical services in 2007. I currently own and manage many blogs and social media pages covering topics such as: parenting, business, relationships, and spirituality. She has self-published over 10 self-help, non-fiction e-books, many printed books, and is currently working on a few do-it-yourself publishing projects.
I work part-time as a virtual assistant and am partnered with staffing agencies providing administrative temporary assistance to Fortune 500 companies . Before writing online, I was an apartment leasing consultant and later became a property manager. I also spent time acting and received two lead roles in dinner theater productions. When I’m not writing, I provide inspirational speeches and spiritual teachings online. (http://www.youtube.com/nmenterprise7)
I have almost 10 years writing online, over 20 years work experience, and a background in journalism and communications I am a wife and mother of four who has experienced my share of challenges on and offline, and knows all-too-well what it takes to perservere through life storms in pursuit of personal joy and freedom.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Too Much Too Soon Internet Dating Blues I was inspired to write this book after noticing a pattern of relationships coming to an end between couples who met online.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like having my room divider up behind my back while I write. I just like the closed feeling sometimes.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
What are you working on now?
A book for Christians who have to face opposition as a result of their faith.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Twitter
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stay the course. Whenever that moment strikes you to write, do it, don’t put it off. You lose good thoughts that way. Also, don’t allow people, places or things to distract you. Take a break, a pause, and then get back to writing. Be prepared to cut anyone or anything off temporarily or a lifetime that hinders you.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Stop caring about what people think and don’t put off publishing your book.
What are you reading now?
My own book, “What Else Can I do on the Internet?”
What’s next for you as a writer?
Speaking engagements offline.
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?
My own to remind myself just how far I have come in life and why it is necessary to stay alive.
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