Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a wife, mother, author, evangelist, and mentor. I am passionate about helping women heal so that they are purposeful in their life and business.
I have written 8 books and been a co-author in 3.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
While at the Altar: Becoming a resilient, healed, whole woman through the power of prayer.
I was inspired to write it because of my own struggle with being a businesswoman and a minister/Evangelist. I realized this struggle came from parts of me that needed to be healed so that I became confident in what God called me to do.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I still use paper and pen. A lot of writers find that unusual and time consuming in this tech generation, but I am very old school.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Marianne Williamson The Law of Divine Compensation
Iyanla Vanzant-Get over it
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a workbook for authors, to mentor them through the healing process so that they are able to effectively build their brand.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My best method of promoting has been speaking engagements. This was pre-COVID so I’ve been in trial and error mode with finding other ways to promote since in person speaking engagements dropped due to COVID
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice would be to simplify your marketing. I know initially you may have to try a few things to find what works but once you find 1 or 2 things that work, maximize those until they no longer work for you. The key is making an impact without getting overwhelmed.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write to an audience of one. This helps build connection with the reader. They will usually feel as if you are speaking directly to them….and you actually are.
What are you reading now?
Get Over It: Thought therapy for healing the hard stuff by Iyanla Vanzant
I’m reading it for the second time. The first time was for education and this time is for implementation.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To finish the workbook for authors/Christian businesswomen.
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?
Impact by TD Jakes
The Law of Divine Compensation by Marianne Williamson
Stilletos in the Kitchen by Shanel Cooper-Sykes
Author Websites and Profiles
Pamela D Smith Website
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