Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Growing up with five sisters, Sonya Contreras asked God many questions, even when she did not like His answers. Graduating from Cedarville University and Institute for Creation Research with a Master’s Degree in Science Education did not stop her questions. Marrying her best friend and homeschooling their eight sons, she found that dreams do come true, in spite of unanswered questions. Trusting God, Who knows all answers, she shares questions that matter at www.sonyacontreras.com.
I’ve written Our Story of His Lessons: Twenty Years of Christmas Letters. A compilation of our Christmas letters tell of our eight boys, raising what food we can, and learning to live like we should.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My fiction series: Tell of My Kingdom’s Glory takes the Israelites out of Egypt (Book 1), through the desert (Book 2), and to their Promised Land(Book 3). The third will be out in July 2017.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
To work around my family’s schedule, I get up around 2 AM to work without interruption.
What are you working on now?
Book 3 of the series Tell of My Kingdom’s Glory.
I’m working on short stories during the time of the judges of Israel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
sonyacontreras.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Improve your writing through writing conferences, books, or classes. Improve your skill.
Find someone who can honestly critique your work to tell you whether it’s “ready” for others.
Marketing is hard. Find what tools (i.e. blogging, webinars, speaking) that you enjoy and specialize in that one or two things.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep on writing. Complete the books started.
Work on finding an audience.
Continue my weekly newsletter.
Make contacts that will help with reviews.
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