Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Anger Throws a Curveball is my first book. It was a ton of fun to write. It got published June 23, 2016 and is currently listed on Amazon. I’m currently write the second book for this series called Baseball with an Attitude.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Anger Throws a Curveball. I managed more than 20 youth baseball teams and took that experience and decided to write a fiction book for boys age 10-12. Trying to get the casual boy reader a story to keep them interested in reading books.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write outside in the sunshine, I’ve been know to write without my shirt on.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dr. Charles Stanley is a huge influence. Ruthie Knoblock inspired the current book.
What are you working on now?
The second book in the series Baseball with an Attitude. Book two is about the coaches kid and his struggles with pleasing everyone. He lives for everyone else and not for himself.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Using Facebook to promote the book via Amazon.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Better done than perfect.
What are you reading now?
Game Plan for Life by Coach Joe Gibbs
What’s next for you as a writer?
Just keep writing, just keep writing, just keep writing. I sound like Dory from Nemo but that’s the focus.
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?
Born Survivor by Bear Grylls, The Firm, Love and Respect
Author Websites and Profiles
Paul Venosdel Amazon Profile
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