Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Sherrod Tunstall I am from St. Louis, MO . From a young age, I have always had a big imagination. I started writing short stories at the age of 12, and when my mother saw my writing and she encouraged me to continue my craft. At the age of 21, I penned my first novel, Spicy and my goals in life are to see my books on the New York Times Bestsellers list
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My debut novel is called Spicy, which is inspired by my job, family, my hometown, St. Louis and friends.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No, not really
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The authors that influenced me were St. Louis’ own, Keisha Ervin, Omar Tyree, Ashley & JaQuavis, Fabiola Joseph, E. Lynn Harris, Sister Souljah, Carl Weber, Zane, and so many others.
What are you working on now?
My fourth book, Beating the Odds, my book, untitled, and making Spicy a play.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social media : Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. But I will have a website up soon.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If this is something you want to do then go for it. Don’t let anyone tell you your work isn’t good either. Also do your research and know as much about the business as you can.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep fighting for your dream.
What are you reading now?
Smooth Operator by Risqué
What’s next for you as a writer?
Releasing my second & third book, The Show Me State & Black Reign.
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?
Nervous by Zane, The Pact by the three doctors, and Mina’s Joint by Keisha Ervin.
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