Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Valencia Griffin-Wallace is a mentor and four-time bestselling author, including Motherless Child where she details her journey of forgiving her mother and growing up. Her no-nonsense, unapologetic style has changed the lives of many around the world through her presentations, books and podcast, Define U Radio. I have written and co-authored 10 titles.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
From A Mother’s Heart is my latest. I was inspired by the different moms I know who have different struggles. They say motherhood doesn’t come with a manual, this book fills that gap.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I shut down from everything, write and eat. Normally I gain weight during the writing process.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, Malcolm Gladwell and the book One Thing.
What are you working on now?
A semi-fiction book about being a black woman in America.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I normally send out a newsletter, talk about it on my podcast and have my group assist with getting the word out there socially.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write! Don’t worry about publishing, marketing or any of the other things that come after the story. Just write the story.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If God had a problem with you, he would not have created you that way.
What are you reading now?
I am on a year-long reading journey of the Bible. I am looking for my next read. I just finished David Goggins book Can’t Stop Me and my eyes/ears need a break.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Brainstorming a children series. Since I have been writing as a child I want to inspire the love and freedom of reading/writing in other children.
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 Bible, Outliers, It, and Push.
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