Interview With Author Tiara Rolland
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I Want to be a Rapper When I Grow Up is my first book. I’ve worked with children and youth of varying ages for many years in different countries and I want them to be inspired and dream about being something when they grow up that will fill them up in a way that money cannot buy. My hope is to inspire, and to spark a love and enjoyment for reading.
In my life I enjoy being outdoors in nature and I love all things art including music, painting drawing writing and more. I love working with kids and spending time with community in the form of family friends ect. I enjoy having conversations with others and talking about art, God, life, or culture. And currently I am loving sharing my art in various forms including the newest format, a book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is I Want to be a Rapper When I Grow Up. What inspired it is what I see going on in the world and the search for fulfillment that so many people seek. This book is about digging deeper into what it really means to be a rapper, to do something you love and what makes it worth it, but it’s in language that youth can understand and enjoy, Rap.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to eat a snack while I write or listen to music, and take dance and singing breaks.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My favorite books to read when I was younger was anything that felt like I was living it or watching it because the story seemed to come alive, this definitely included the Magic Treehouse series.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on promoting this first book and serving the community that I live in. I can’t yet share what else may be upcoming, but I will share soon.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My best method thus far has been word of mouth and social media.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice would be to triple check your work, have confidence in yourself and stay humble through it all.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice that I have ever heard is to get to know God. I am thankful for any and all success, and know that none of it would exist without Him.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading Vegucation over Medication.
What’s next for you as a writer?
For me as a writer I am working on sharing my book with as many youth as I can, (starting with but not limited) in my hometown and various places, to in hopes that they can connect with a book and a love for reading again. Hopefully, next there will be another book for others to enjoy while I enjoy the process of writing it.
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?
1. The Bible
2. A book of poems
3. A cookbook! I love cooking and I hope that I could find the ingredients on the island..haha
4. A handmade book complied of notes and cards that I received from people with kind words
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