Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a middle-aged sassy woman who enjoys science, math, playing the piano, singing, and meeting new and exciting people. I do not believe in taking anyone, or even materials things, freedom, or just enjoying life for granted. I enjoy helping others in a plethora of ways which includes but is not limited to: sharing my time, talents, or whatever I have to make someone else’s life a happier one.
I have written 2 books. However, I am trying to get this first one off the ground and going before I publish my second book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is ” My Journey with Infiltrating Ductile Carcinoma(Breast Cancer)”. I must be honest if it had not been for my Mother this book would have never been written. Due to the fact, that I did not share my illness with my closet friends, family or church family after being diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, writing was my outlet to cope with my illness and express how I felt about the changes that my body went through and about what was happening in my life while going through chemotherapy, surgeries, and radiation treatments.
Moreover, my illness was compounded by the fact that my mom’s health was deteriorating and my stepdad was diagnosed with dementia. Now I am the primary caregiver for myself and my parents. in fact, my Mom was in surgery getting her hip bone placed back into its socket while I was throwing up in the bathroom due to the fact that I could not keep anything on my stomach because of the chemotherapy drugs.
i want people to know that whatever God puts on you, He does equip you to go through it. However, its important that you live a life that is pleasing to Him and He will carry you through. We will all have obstacles in our life and its important that we know how to positively respond to them.
As I always say, “Without a test, there is no testimony and without a mess there is no message.”
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Truthfully, I never thought in a million years that I would be writing a book. However, after much persuasion from my friends and considering I had 2 large notebooks of pictures and daily journal entries, I said what the heck, lets just put this memoir in book form and that is what I did.
I really do not consider myself as a writer, I just decided to take the time to publish my writing so that I could inspire others to take a negative situation and make it into a positive one.
I do not have any unusual writing habits , I just write how I feel at the time I am writing. I do my best to be as succinct as possible and to make sure that I actually paint a picture that my audience can see while they are reading the book.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The biggest book that influenced me in my writing period is the Bible. I do my best to read it daily because I want this book to become a part of me. Moreover, I have found everything in this book including: Love (Brotherly and Amorous), Murder, War,Jealousy, Hatred, Good, Bad,etc. This book is a company keeper, a refuge, and it’s inspirational. Whatever you need can be found in the Bible.
What are you working on now?
I am working with my publicist now to make sure that my book, “My Journey with Infiltrating Ductile Carcinoma (Breast Cancer)” gets the publicity that it deserves because I really want to “inspire” others to stay positive, keep a normal routine regardless of what is going on in your life, and to know by serving others we are strengthening and helping ourselves.
I am also working myself to make sure that I get my book, “My Journey with Infiltrating Ductile Carcinoma(Breast Cancer)’ on as many free websites as possible. Moreover, I am also sponsoring some giveaways to get my book out there. I am asking the people that I do give away books to to go to amazon and do a book review for me.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have not found a best method or website as of yet. I believe that this process of promoting, especially your first book, is trial and error, and possibly more error. However, I am doing all that I can to make sure that I give my book a fighting chance.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would tell new authors to be “persistent”. Its like getting your first job, you just have to stay at it until you get one. Once you get a job it is appears easier to get another one, but once you do not have a job it seems as if you cannot get a job or it takes longer to get one.
You need to read as well. I am presently reading the book, “5-Minute Book Marketing for Authors” by Penny Sansevieri. This is how I discovered this website. I am hitting all the free websites possible to give my book a chance.
I have been going to bed late or early morning in order to make sure that I get as much done as possible to promote my book.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I do not know if it is the best advice that I have ever heard; however, I know that it is definitely something that everyone needs to think about before they react or act on anything and that is:
“Whatever you put out or give to others that is what is coming back to you”.
What are you reading now?
I am presently reading the book, “5-Minute Book Marketing for Authors” by Penny Sansevieri. i also read my Bible daily. I am also reading a book entitled “Friendship”.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have already written my second book, which I plan to publish before the end of the year. However, I want to acquire an audience before I publish my second book.
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 take my Bible, Kindle(charged up), and Soduku book.
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