Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Until. I’m from Los Angeles, California born and raised. A poet, author, journalist and entrepreneur. So far, I have written two books and currently working on a third.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is entitled Dreaming Of A Place “On The Wings Of My Imagination”. What inspired it? The state of the world today. I just wanted to provide the minds of the world some temporary relief of its current state. Give a blissful moment, a brief escape to breathe.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t believe so. Outside of, I have a different pen for different genres.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The authors and books that has influenced me are the following: Nikki Giovanni, Terry O’Neal, Walt Whitman, Dudley Randall and many more to name a few. A few books are, The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours by Jill Scott, A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf, A Poet and Her Book: Autobiography of Edna St. Vincent Below by Jean Gould, and The Bible by God and many more.
What are you working on now?
Wow! That is a loaded question. LOL! I’m working on so many fruits. In a nutshell, I’m working on QS Simple Treasures & Greetings, my latest book that has yet to give me title. My next poetry CD and a wonderful cup collection I’m excited about.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My best method to promoting my books is my website. Please visit at www.untilnomore.net.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes I do. Learn yourself, in terms of what makes you happy. Learn to be a little selfish with your time, and your whole being. Set boundaries now, so when writing takes over, people understand why you don’t want to be bothered. Lastly, two in one, take on a belief system to help you get through those challenging times, (mine, is Jesus). Also, enjoy life, live, and while living, work to be of great character so you can feel amazing about you because, how else are you going to become inspired to inspire others. *smile*
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
From my mother – 1. Delight thyself in the Lord and He will give you your heart’s desire. 2. God bless everyone all the time, just not at the same time. Your time is coming, so be patient and wait on Him.
Random – Be you, because everyone else is taking.
Random – If you’re being anyone else other than you, you and the world is missing out. How dare you not be original. LOL!
What are you reading now?
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker PhD.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Publishing my latest book by the end of this year.
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 Bible
Round The Corner
Sweet Lavender
A Room of One’s Own
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