Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, my name is Wanda S. Maxey. I’m a Christian and a writer who lives in Michigan, along with my 3 children and 6 grandchildren. My passion is writing about the sociopath, trying to help spread the word about the dangerous impostor. Before I tangled with a sociopath I thought they were all serial killers, or close. Not true! Up to 4% of the population are sociopaths. They live among us but they blend in so well. They are ravaging wolves. I’ve just published my 3rd book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Lonely Heart Meets Charming Sociopath”
I was married to a wonderful man for over 32 years when he passed away with cancer. Two years later, being desperate and lonely, I searched and found a new love on the Internet. After a whirlwind courtship we were married. I discovered, on my wedding night that he was an abuser. After several years of study about personality disorders, I wanted to tell my story with the hopes that it will prevent someone else from walking the same unwise path.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I need peace & quiet to write. Glancing out my window, with a view of the pond & bird feeders, gives me a break. My phone alerts me every 2 hours so I can walk up & down the stairs a couple of times. Around noon I force myself to stop and go for a 30 minute walk.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Bible changed my life, for all eternity.
“Why Does He Do That” Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft.
“The Verbally Abusive Relationship,” and others by Patricia Evans
“The Emotion Thesaurus” A Writer’s Guide To Character Expression, by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi.
“Plot & Structure” by James Scott Bell
What are you working on now?
Trying to market my books while keeping up with my blog, and writing short stories.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Networking on social media sites and sharing the work of other authors. Also, searching for places with free promotion, like Awesomegang. Thank you, you are AWESOME!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t think about writing, just write! Take a walk for inspiration. Go to a coffee shop. Listen, ideas are all around.
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What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“My advice to anyone considering a career in writing is this: If it is in your blood, then it was probably put there by the One who created that blood. Pursue it. If it isn’t a genuine passion, there is no shame in admitting that. Research and explore until you find what it is that is in your blood.”
– Dr. Dennis E. Hensley
What are you reading now?
“Chapter after Chapter” by Heather Sellers
What’s next for you as a writer?
Short stories and magazine articles.
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
A memoir by Mary DeMuth
Chicken Soup for the Writers Soul
To Kill a Mockingbird, since I haven’t read it and I heard that it’s good.
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