Interview With Author Paul Blake
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Paul Anthoney Blake, Minister, Abundant Life Coach, Motivational Speaker and Author of 5 books, 4 of which have been nominated for various awards. I am a proud father, faithful husband and, above all, a Christian desiring to please God in all areas of my life. Coming from a dysfunctional family, I have a passion for empowering people through the power of words. I believe if I can help change the way people think, I can direct them to find their purpose to enjoy abundant living. I am driven to make the most out of every day and I want to share my story with the world.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest is not yet published. I just completed the cover design and will formatting and layout next. It is a book that captures one of passions which is counselling. It is titled “Shepherding the Flock: Transforming God’s People into a Community of Care and Encouragement. I wrote this book because I believe we need a more practical approach to caring for people in the church and community by extension.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
usually write when I am in the mood to do so. When I get in my zone, I will write for hours and days at a time. I love to do freestyle writing where just put down my thoughts as they come in no particular order then I go back and fine tune until I am satisfied.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
C.S. Lewis has influenced me I love his imagination. The Chronicles of Narnia series was one of my favourites as a child. I also love Caribbean writers such as V. S. Naipaul, V.S. Reid and C. Everald Palmer.
What are you working on now?
Currently, I am focused on publishing my book on pastoral care and counselling. I am also working on a book for marriage and relationships and a book of poetry.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My website is quite efficient in promoting my books. I also do a lot of networking at different events in Jamaica and the Caribbean to promote my work.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
One of the things writers struggle with is self-doubt. I know I did, but you have to believe in your abilities. i have learned over they years that my books are not for everybody, but there are readers out there who are waiting to hear from me. We have to push through the self-doubt and realize that the mission is greater than us.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The greatest advice I have heard comes from my book coach Crystal Daye. She keeps telling me that I have a message that someone needs to hear, so I must not think of giving up. She has also taught me the importance of planning for every stage of the writing process from Manuscript to publishing. Writing and publishing for me is not just a hobby it is a business.
What are you reading now?
I have been focusing on reading a lot of books on marriage and relationships. The last book I read was Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerich.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To publish and market Shepherding the Flock. I planning for book tours and media interviews. I also want to develop courses to teach from this new book.
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?
The Lord of the Rings triology
Harry Potter series
Chronicls of Naria
Love and Respect
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