Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Doing talks to large groups I have realised that I cannot “reach” as many people as I’d like to – ENTER KINDLE SELF-PUBLISHING! I began my journey with recording some of my Great-Grandmother’s secret family healing remedies… This was the first of my published works – and more to come.
Although I am now writing in the field of WELLNESS and living the life we all want to live (feeling connected, purpose-filled and happy), I will always keep writing on Ouma’s special healing secrets…
Being passionately involved in Mental Health advocacy through the media (my background is in Psychology), I have appeared on over 38 television and radio shows over the passed 8 years, as well as having written for countless publications. My work has taken me all over the country, speaking on topic such as depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, PTSD, and ADHD to thousands of teens and adult audiences. I am at my happiest when I am given the opportunity to work closely with groups, as well as individuals, sharing tools of lifestyle improvement and wellbeing.
Being new to Kindle publishing, I would appreciate positive-impact reviews that will help me improve my writing craft. I am open to suggesstions, and appreciate your time, dear Reader
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
HEALING TREASURES: Folk Remedies for Winter: South African Wisdom Straight from Ouma’s Kitchen
Ouma (my great grandmother) lives magickally from her kitchen… she heals the sick and feeds the poor – she must be an old-lady-Robin-Hood of our town.
Being new to self-publishing, I decided to write down some of Ouma’s secrets… and here they are
More to come!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always light a candle (to keep my mind alive and awake)… TEA!… background music (and motivational talks on Youtube)…
And a view of Cape Town to rival most views in the world 😉
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Silver RavenWolf… Graven Grimassi… Tom Corson-Knowles… Nigel Jackson… Gemma Gary… JK Rowling (no kidding)… The Rogue Hypnotist… anything special, sacred, magickal!
What are you working on now?
An awesome series specialising in MENTAL HEALTH!
…1) Reducing Stress for Students & Teens! (fun, easy, life changing)
Check out my fan page on Facebook for updates
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Watch YouTube links on
1. writing
2. self publishing
3. Kindle/online marketing!!
4. Strategies
AVOID “Get Rich Quick” bits
Write something short, jam-packed with info… write from the heart! People like PEOPLE – not text book style language…
Treat your readers like gold
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
… there’s a lot!
but… “JUST DO IT!” – Nike
“As I say YES to life, life says YES to me!” are the two I use to kick my butt when I get home from work and need to start writing
What are you reading now?
Cunning Craft – Peter Paddon
Children of Odin (audio book)
… my own book! (Always the eternal critic)
What’s next for you as a writer?
A series for teens and students on how to manage stress, depression, and time management
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?
Silver RavenWolf’s “Teen Witch”
Fowles – “The Collector”
Grimm’s Fairy Tales
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