Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a transformational writer and speaker. I am a servant of God, serving currently in the Pastoral office. I believe my self to be God’s personal assistant, and I have messages from the throne to share with the world. I believe that spiritual power extends to all areas of life and to levels of human consciousness. I have written one book and I am busy on my second one.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Formlessness
The book was inspired by my journey through my space-less wilderness. The book is inspired by creative events in my life. Some are joyous, some are painful, and most are spiritual. Each one of us undergoes formlessness in our lives and I wanted people to be aware of what is happening during that time.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yep, very.
Everything about my writing schedule is unusual. First of all, I write for the kingdom. Thus I am controlled by the kingdom. Every time I plan a writing schedule, forces beyond my control invade it. So my writing habits are like this: Anytime, anywhere, everywhere, and anyhow. I write in a taxi, in my bedroom, in my office, in the ladies room. I sometimes write in church during a service. I am ever ready because God does not have a schedule for my particular type of writing. He comes anytime and instruct me to write. I sometimes write for hours; 5-6 non-stop, at other times I can write a 10 minute revelation. I write at 2 am, I interrupt prayers at times and quickly jot down snapshots of messages through visions…. it’s really awesome and crazy
What authors, or books have influenced you?
A lot.
I have loved reading since I was a teenager. I used to feed on Sweet Valley High, Sweet Valley University, etc.. Charlotte’s web gave birth to my love for novels. Then came Charlie and the chocolate factory. A couple novels took my heart since then. Suddenly out of nowhere I was captured by James Patterson’s books. I have read 1st to Die, Along came a spider, Alex Cross series, and many more. There is no other author that has made it possible for me to finish a book in 2 and a half days, except for Mr Patterson. My current passion is Joyce Meyer and Bishop TD Jakes.
What are you working on now?
I am working on my second book: Idealistic Business Plan tools. I am also doing a lot of charity work through my foundation: House of glory. I help abused women and children.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am an emerging author. Amazon is currently working for me. My twitter and Instagram pages are coming. Facebook has been the most responsive. I am a newcomer on Goodreads, I am still figuring how it will help me with my book marketing. I have also created a blog: www.thandomabuza.wordpress.com to create a desire for my book. I am learning about a few other ways to reach out to my audience and this website is one of them. I don’t have the best at the moment, hopefully awesomegang will be one.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would recommend self-publishing.
If it can get you closer to writing Steven Spielberg or Oprah Winfrey an e-mail. Then it is worth a shot. If they can invest enough time and effort on their marketing, then I believe they can make it. Otherwise finding a publisher will be fine if you don’t have enough time and energy to market your book, you just have to know that you will be tied to your publisher for life.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
No one on earth is like me. People can do the things that I can do but they will never do them like me.
What are you reading now?
Me and my big mouth- Joyce Meyer.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Two more novels next year and a book tour in December 2020.
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?
I would definitely take the Bible, my book Formlessness. I would love to be stranded with anything by Nora Roberts, and off-course anything by James Patterson.
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