Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Stephanie Thoma and I have written two books and published one of them! I am currently residing in San Francisco, CA marveling at the state of the world right now as I type: a global pandemic, civil rights movement….and I wonder what is next. I am hopeful for the future and the place that books have in storytelling and inspiring people into a better present, reframing of the past, and future.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Confident Introvert is the first brain baby I’ve put out into the world in published book form. It’s a combination of gaining confidence to then be able to connect personally and professionally. I rarely make a concrete distinction between personal and professional development and expression.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’d say that I go from one extreme to the other with habits. For anything business-related, I take a regimented and disciplined approach of writing a little every day to compose an article or book. Alternatively, if I’m writing a song or poem, inspiration can be sporadic, and I may find myself writing a song that perfectly illustrates how I feel in an hour. In both instances, I feel as though I am in a meditative flow state.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love nonfiction self-help, so it’s no surprise that’s what I often write. Authors I love include Erich Fromm, Marie Forleo, Vanessa Van Edwards, Ryan Holiday, Seth Godin, and countless others.
What are you working on now?
I am working on book promo, to be frank. There’s a lot to learn, and my book has now been out for only 5 days.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Perhaps awesome gang? Get back to me after you publish this piece!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Start with things you’ve already written, and expand upon them. You have the beginnings of a book already.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
What people think of you is none of your business, so don’t bother trying to figure it out.
What are you reading now?
Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad, and Why Him? Why Her? by Helen Fisher.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To write the next thing! And to plan a virtual and/or socially distanced book signing!
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 ones that take on new meanings each time you read them: A man’s search for meaning, Don’t sweat the small stuff, The Four Agreements, and Anything Wayne Dryer!
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