Interview With Author Nijiama Smalls
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Nijiama Smalls and I am an author, writer, and mental health advocate. I believe in women, particularly the most marginalized of our society and the power that lies within us. I have written 4 books and two journals focused on healing and building emotional intelligence.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Bad Girl’s Guide to Discovering Purpose is written for women from all walks of life who desire to live with meaning and intention. My journey to discovering purpose was long and difficult, and there were many moments when I doubted it would ever happen for me. I chased myths and misleading ideas about purpose—at times even believing I wasn’t worthy of living a purpose-filled life. That painful realization pushed me to seek the truth for myself.
This book is a guide for women ready to embrace lives of meaning, no matter their past mistakes. It opens their eyes to their unique gifts, experiences, and strengths—and reveals how these can be used in service of something greater.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My unusual writing habit is that I write while I’m showering. That is where the noise is cancelled, and I have the most clarity.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Authors and books that have influenced me are:
“All About Love” by bell hooks
Zora Neal Hurston “Their Eyes were Watching God”,
“The Four Agreements” Don Miguel Ruiz
What are you working on now?
I’m resting now
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Awesomegang
Amazon
B&N press
Robinreads
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Focus on writing and don’t worry about typos, grammar, and structure until you’ve jotted down your narrative. After you have all of your ideas and thoughts on paper, move to editing. Respect the flow.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard is, “Things only offend you if you allow them to do so.”
What are you reading now?
The Courage to Be Disliked, by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
What’s next for you as a writer?
More freelance writing. As a writer, you never stop writing.
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?
Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy to pass the time
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