Interview With Author Sally Alter
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am from London, currently living in South Texas. When I worked, I was a nurse, but I have been retired for some years now. It is amazing, but I began my writing career at age 73 and have since published three books in one year with another one waiting to be launched in four weeks time.
My books are called:
How to Live with Bipolar
Bipolar 1 Disorder Rescue Plan
A Practical Guide to Overcoming Loneliness
We Never Did Mornings (poetry)
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called We Never Did Mornings and it is a collection of the poetry I have written over the years. I have always wanted to publish my poetry and seeing as it is easy to publish work on Amazon, I am taking this opportunity.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write all my books on my laptop in my recliner. Seeing as I am retired, I can write all day if I want to.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Rumi
Julie Broad
Anita Shreeve
What are you working on now?
We Never Did Mornings
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
This is my first promotion on a new book
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Make a writing schedule of not less than fifteen hours a week
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Watch You Tube videos for information
What are you reading now?
Self-Publish and Succeed by Julie Broad
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am going to write a self-help book on finding your confidence
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 Pilot’s Wife by Anita Shreve
The Rumi Collection by Kabir Helminski
In the Company of Other by Jan Karon
Author Websites and Profiles
Sally Alter’s Social Media Links