Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Professional field biologist, observer of the human primate. If you want to be happy, don’t go into ecology. You are just setting yourself up for constant despair.

I have three books, two are eco-political ‘friction’, and one is a coming (and going) of age short story.

Birdbrain evolved out of journals I kept of my field adventures, and other kinds of adventures…hmm. Phat(‘s) Chance came out of no where. I wasn’t hankerin’ to write a men’s short fiction story but there they were, Galen and Uncle Phat, waking me up in the middle of the night to write their poignant and hilarious story.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Treed reflects my sad, hopeless journeys to go back to a natural space I once loved, and of course, they are always gone. Treed also reflects what I think is going on right now between generations, a reluctant if not slightly hostile generational reckoning.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My writing impulse controls me. I do not control it. It usually hits in the middle of the night. When your days are taken up with surviving, working, waiting out a pandemic (!), it’s only when your head hits the pillow it seems the brain can relax, be free, get crazy, and the writer’s body, meaning mine, must abide. It’s a deal my brain seems to make with me–give me an hour of your time to get these ideas out–and then I will let you sleep. I don’t like it but this is how it is for me right now. In other words, I can’t NOT write.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am just clipping this out of my website because there are too many.

Rachel Carson, John Muir, Ed Abbey (of course), Mark Twain, Vine Deloria, J.D. Salinger, Kurt Vonnegut, John Irving, Hunter S., Tom Robbins, Wendell Berry, Wallace Stegner, Lewis Sinclair, Carl Sagan, Theodore Roethke, E. M. Forster, Aldo Leopold, H.D. Thoreau, Olas & Mardie Murie, Garret Hardin, Pam Houston, Mary Austin, Barbara Ehrenreich, Erma Bombeck, Sinclair Lewis, James Thurber, Emile Zola, Carl Hiaasen, T.C. Boyle, Frank Norris, George Stewart (Earth Abides, consider it a kind of preparation manual for the future), Marc Reisner (Cadillac Desert), Derrick Jensen, Chekhov, Nietzsche, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, J.J. Rousseau, Huxley (both), Flavonoid, Thylakoid, Carotenoid, and so many more…where to stop?

What are you working on now?
Trying to wrap up a book of eco-fiction short stories I hope to release next fall.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Hang a flyer in the local laundry mat? I’m terrible with this WHICH is why I am on your site. I don’t do any active, aggressive marketing. Like so many of us, I’m a writer. I would love a great legit book agent! Give me a call!

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write from your heart. If you don’t, people will know you didn’t.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Sheese. Ever heard? How about the four fundamental thoughts of Buddhism:
Precious human birth-don’t squander your life.
Karma-what goes around, comes around…
Impermanence- is the only permanent thing in the universe.
Desire leads to suffering.

What are you reading now?
I really dig the classics and non-fiction. Non-fiction right now.
Eat Rich, Live Long by Ivor Cummings and Jeffry Gerber. It’s changing my life–for the better.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I have no shortage of ideas and like I said, they keep me awake at night, taunt me. I want to finish my book of short stories then possibly write a non-fiction book next.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

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Virginia Arthur Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Oooh well, I should warn the reader… All who enter my mind, are exploring the imagination of a slightly egotistical Author Mistress, where lesbians wield whips and flogs, tie you up, and leave you breathless. Naughty subs enjoy a little bondage and spanking.

In my erotic lesbian romance, readers will always find happy endings and sweet romance, blended with steamy bondage and submission. My characters go on a journey, learn valuable lessons, and come full circle, all within the realm of the BDSM Lifestyle.

I am involved in the Lifestyle. I am a bisexual – polyamorous woman – who is married to my husband and my wife. In The Lifestyle, I am Mistress to my wife and a bottom to my husband.

Currently, I have only one book on the market. Double Entendre is my debut novel in a book series called Lesbians in Leather. I have many ideas in the works! Book two is being released soon!

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My debut novel was released in November 2019 – Double Entendre – Book One of Lesbians in Leather.

I’ve long since wanted to write Erotic BDSM Lesfic Romance. I felt there wasn’t enough content for this very special kind of story.

When I attempted to find other authors who produce content in this niche, the pickings were slim. So ya know what they say – if it doesn’t exist – write it!

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Being that I’m both a sadist and a masochist, I torture myself by giving in to the voices in my head and writing for long sprints. I have to sit near a window when I write – and I’m a coffee addict!

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Anna Stone and Anastasia Vitsky are probably the two biggest names that influenced me to throw my hat into the ring in writing similar content. I LOVE their stuff! I aspire to be as good as them.

Honestly, though, there are so many Lesfic writers out there that have also influenced me. It’s hard to name them all.

What are you working on now?
I’m constantly working on my Fiction Friday blog posts. It’s an ongoing BDSM romance story distributed to my Reader subs in 2k weekly increments. I am finishing up Book 2 and 3 in my Lesbians in Leather series.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
It seems counter-intuitive at first, but offering a freemium book so readers can really sample your writing is the best promotional tactic I use, then having readers sign up for my weekly ongoing story helps keep my subs salivating for more.

Also, networking is the way to go when you’re an indie author. Twitter has been amazing in meeting other Lesfic authors. I had no idea that’s where they all were hiding! In the beginning, I thought Lesfic writers on social media were indie-unicorns until I found the Twitter LGBT writing community.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just do it! Yeah, it’s a cliche that I’m using a Nike slogan, but it’s true – Just do it!

Write it, get it edited, and publish.

I feel like I wasted years being scared and afraid. Turns out it’s not nearly as scary as I thought it would be.

I’ve realized there are ALWAYS going to be people who will resonate with the story you want to tell and others who will scoff at your message because they simply can’t connect. You can’t please everyone all of the time, and that’s okay.

Best to focus on those who are pleased. Those are your folks. It took me far too long to realize this.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read bad, bad, bad, books!

No, not the naughty kind like I write.

I mean awful writing. It’s the best education you can get as a writer.

Truth… Thank you, Stephen King, for your book “On Writing.” For making this suggestion to us aspiring writers. It has been the best thing I’ve done for my career.

What are you reading now?
What am I not reading? Like I said, I’m both a sadist and masochist. I have to have at least several books going at once. Which, I agonize over when I will finish them all. It’s an ongoing self-flatulating pleasure of mine.

Reading an author friend’s book TJ Dallas – The Bartender’s Pride.

What’s next for you as a writer?
World Domination is not off the table. The plan: collect as many naughty little subs, ahem I mean fans, so I can revel in being called Mistress by all of them.

Oh, wait did I say that out loud?… I mean write the next book of course.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Are we sure the interviewer isn’t a sadist? Pa-lease! Far too torturous to narrow it down to one book. Just thinking about it makes me tingle with sweet indecision.

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Mistress Black Rose Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a professional trainer and nutritious expert.
I love helping people who dont know where to start from.
Personally, i found my self in this situation 7 years ago and i was on different diets until i stop enjoying my dishes. They didnt have any taste. Then, i realized it is time for change. I start experimenting with food, dishes , meals. It took me 4 years to see how permanent weight loss is working – together with training and cooking. I was amazed with my results in 3 months. I helped thousand of people with my personal training plans and recipe book.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Healthy Lifestyle Recipes by V.I

My personal path from 0 to success

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valya ivanova Amazon Profile

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a physician and theologian with a longstanding interest in spiritual healing. As a physician (M.D., M.Sc.), specialized in Aerospace Medicine, I wrote the first book on Space Clinical Medicine. As a theologian (D.Min., Ph.D), ordained as a minister and engaged in spiritual healing, I have written four books on spiritual healing, the last two being revisions of the first two.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book (March, 2020) book is entitled “We Can Help God Heal Us.” I have learned much about spiritual healing from personal study, observations and experience of it. Although the practice of spiritual healing shown by Jesus Christ has been distorted and even abandoned down through the centuries, I have found that his way of spiritual healing still works. Consequently, I have been inspired to write a book that promotes a wider awareness of our being able to help God heal us, by opening minds to the reality of spiritual healing and by providing guidance for spiritual healing as practiced by Jesus Christ.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
None that I’m aware of!

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Morton Kelsey, Francis MacNutt, Ron Roth, Larry Dossey, the writers of the Gospels, Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Bart Ehrman.

What are you working on now?
I am gathering information related to the afterlife, principally from the Holy Bible and various religious writings, and books on and accounts of near-death and out-of-body experiences, past-life and inter-life regressions, and reported spirit communications. This book-writing project stems from my discussion of the afterlife in “Spirits Can Help God Heal Us,” https://www.amazon.com/Spirits-Can-Help-God-Heal-ebook/dp/B07N362JWY.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
This question is difficult to answer because sales statistics may not accurately results of individual promotional activities. I have used social media (Facebook and Twitter), and have written several articles for journals and magazines and given lectures based on material in my books.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write clearly and understandably, and be patient.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Process information with your brain; write with your heart.

What are you reading now?
Memories of the Afterlife, by Michael Newton

What’s next for you as a writer?
Possibly to write a book on the afterlife. My inspiration for this project comes from an out-of-body experience during surgery at the age of 5, an out-of-body experience reported to me by a patient whom I revived in medical practice, and a near-death experience reported to me by a patient whom I visited as a hospital chaplain.

What is your favorite book of all time?
The Holy Bible

Author Websites and Profiles
Douglas Busby Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m scientist by trade, working across chemistry and computer science, largely on artificial intelligence and its applications to chemistry. I’ve now drafted around 10 books, and am slowly getting them edited and ready for publication.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Shadow Eclipse: Voyage, the first of the Shadow Eclipse series. It was inspired by two ideas. The first was the question ‘why were there so few books about space vampires, surely, vampires would be quite good at space travel right?’ I also love fantasy novels, but I always wondered what the stories were like from the point of view of the ‘villains’. After all, just because someone is, say, a vampire, or an orc doesn’t mean they are a bad person, does it?

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’ve had to travel a lot for my job, so a lot my writing has been done in airport bars, usually standing up (so I don’t fall asleep and miss the plane!) in the smoking area.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Anne Rice, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Anne Macaffrey.

What are you working on now?
A beat poetry cyberpunk novel about the singularity, online cults, possession, A.I. and the origin of consciousness called ‘Blood Hack’. It’s very different and much darker than the Shadow Eclipse series.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like talking directly to my readers via websites and on my website and facebook page.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up, learn resilience and get a good editor!

What are you reading now?
Kraken by China Mieville, the guy’s a genius.

Author Websites and Profiles
Ella Gale Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve had an eventful life, having travelled to Afghanistan over 30 times in search of antique textiles, old carpets and tribal handicrafts. On most trips I managed to travel through India as well. I wanted to write about a soft-boiled detective, and decided that I could set him in pre-independence India. I had in mind the classic period of English detective writing. I’m now working on the sixth book in the series.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Calcutta Cabob. Calcutta Cabob in the fifth in the Jonathan Prosper series. Cabob is the Anglo-English form of Kebab. The idea was to write one novel involving several different intertwining stories. I’ve just published the book on Amazon, and I feel that I succeeded in making a satisfying kebab.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’ve had to fit my writing time around running my rug/textile business, which I have done for nearly 50 years, working with my wife, Alexandra Copeland, an artist. We’ve also worked together on Alexandra’s ceramics in a studio in Jingdezhen, in China, involving months work each year in China. My best periods of writing have been when I can get away by myself, holed up in budget accommodation in India – but that’s only happened twice. Right now I have more time, and sit on a comfortable couch with my laptop. I frequently need to refer to old Indian travel guides and railway schedules.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
The great 1930s English crime writers, obviously – Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, Margery Allingham, Josephine Tey. Georges Simenon’s Maigret books are simple and straightforward, and firmly set in a particular location, Paris. A post-war writer that I much admire is Lawrence Block. He’s a versatile writer, but his Bernie Rhodenbarr books have the light tone that I’d like to achieve.

What are you working on now?
The sixth book in the Jonathan Prosper series will be Blind Eyes and a Full Purse. It’s about a confidence trickster using a Ponzi scheme – but that’s a term that wasn’t used in the 1930s. I know where it starts, and I think I know where it ends. Somewhere in the middle I’m using a plot line inspired by Somerset Maugham’s series of short stories about the British Agent, Ashenden.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m only just getting around to promoting my books.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write about what you know. Obviously I don’t know Calcutta in the 1930s from first-hand experience, but I know a bit about Calcutta, and I’ve read all the travellers stories. Find your own voice. I intended writing 1930s crime fiction, but I’ve become very involved in my characters and I think that they write the book to some extent.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Lawrence Block’s TELLING LIES FOR FUN & PROFIT: A Manual for Fiction Writers is valuable. For me, his best advice was – always have your next book in mind so that you can work on it when you get stuck on the book you’re writing.

What are you reading now?
I’m actually reading Donna Leon’s latest Commissario Guido Brunetti book, set in Venice – Trace Elements. I try to keep up with the current English police procedural crime writers. I particularly like Reginald Hill.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I have a few more Jonathan Prosper books to write. I (of course) have an idea for a film script – 1930s, but not India.

What is your favorite book of all time?
The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame – I read it when young, I read it to my son, and and I hope to read it to my grandsons. I found a copy in a bookshop in Kabul, and I read it then. It’s known as a children’s book, but like any good children’s book it works for adults.

Author Websites and Profiles
Leigh Copeland Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Currently reside in Elkton, MD where I have hosted a few episodes on cecil.tv while also being on the other side being a guest of the show. I have written eleven books and currently am finishing up my first Sci-Fi Thriller titled We, R. My genre include but are not limited to Horror, Re-Imagined Contemporary Fiction and Sci-Fi.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is We, R and is a book I had started writing back in 2014. I’ve always enjoyed sci-fi growing up and believing that we are not alone in this universe. I started the book as more of a role play on facebook with another person. I would write a chapter of my character and the next day, she would write about her character. While it was fun and people were interested in it, it fizzled out unexpectedly when the other person went MIA. Fortunately, I had saved all the files and about two months ago while sifting through some old folders, I stumbled across the chapters I wrote. I nearly fell out of my seat and talked to my wife about it and she told me that it sounded really interesting and I should make it a book. With that, I pulled up every chapter and began cleaning the book up while adding more to the story in the process. It is currently on Pre-Order through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085MVM9PW

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I had a really bad habit of using the word ‘would’ far too much and sometimes out of context. My editor has scorned me a few times and I have learned to curb that habit.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Ann Rice, Stephen King, TJ Weeks and Tawni Rae to name a few. The thing I like about the above mentioned authors is the writing style. Example is TJ Weeks who is a fantastic horror writer. He contacted me out of the blue one day after he read my novel ‘Stanley Swanson – Breed of a Werewolf’ and praised the story even though there were a few editing issues. After talking for a bit, I purchased his novel ‘Obsessed with a Kill’ and I was immediately blown away. After reading that, I learned a small amount of proper writing. It wasn’t long after that he asked if I would be willing to write the in between chapters of the serial killer of his novel, which I was blessed in doing. After about a year, he and I co-authored the horror book titled ‘Unfleshed’.

What are you working on now?
Currently working on the book ‘We, R’ the sci-fi thriller. Unfortunately, I had to put the third and final installment of the ‘Swanson’ trilogy on hold but it was a choice I had to make.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I recently have used facebook groups but no longer wish to do so. While they are convenient to use, catching the eye of a reader is extremely small as they mainly consist of authors promoting their work. Obviously once a post is up, seconds later it is bumped down as the next person makes a post. Just a lot of effort with little if any gain. I recently have decided the best method is to utilize my author facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/s.k.ballinger.author were I can promote my work, do giveaways, chat, share and update fans, friends and family in one spot. Another recommended and affordable way is by using services of fiverr.com. They have talented people that handle all sorts of services and usually with a minimum price of $5. Also, I do believe twitter is another great tool to promote your work. I use it under @SinyGuy

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I have tons of advice though I am still to this day learning new things as I go along. First and foremost, patience (which is something I struggled with a long time ago). My strongest advice is to always write something you are working on every single day. It doesn’t have to be much more than a single sentence, but do it. Something else to think about while writing or promoting your work, don’t get in too deep with what others might have to say about your work and except criticism as you can learn from it.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write one page at a time before flipping the next page. Which basically means, don’t get ahead of yourself. I once did that because I was anxious for my book to be released but by doing so and getting ahead of myself, I left a lot out or made mistakes.

What are you reading now?
Honestly, I don’t have much time to read as my wife and I have started a business. If anything from when I am not working, I am consistently re-reading my own work of ‘We, R’ as continue to write more in order to meet the deadline of the release date. No worries, I am not flipping to the next page or getting ahead of myself 😉

What’s next for you as a writer?
After the completion of ‘We, R’ I probably will be taking a very long break from writing and it will be my last piece of work for a good amount of time. Sometime down the road, I would very much like to finish the third and final installment of the ‘Swanson’ trilogy. I also have another horror book I would love to one day write. Recently as I write ‘We, R’ I have toyed around with the idea of making it a series. Again taking what I had saved from 2014, it is a strong possibility.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Bram Stoker – Dracula

Author Websites and Profiles
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up on a farm in a small town in Kentucky where I often imagined traveling to the places in the books I read. I started reading at a young age because I loved stories.

I started telling stories to save a groundhog that lived in my Dad’s barn. When my Grandpa said he’d come down and shoot it, I’d come up with reasons he couldn’t Grandpa encouraged me to flesh out those reasons into full stories to entertain friends and family. I grew to love telling those stories, and truth be told the attention it garnered me from Grandpa.

I started to write stories as soon as I could write sentences. I love the act of writing as much as the act of storytelling. Watching the story reveal itself as I write brings me immense pleasure.

I studied Corrections & Juvenile Services as well as Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University because I have an insatiable need to understand why people do the things they do.

I continue to explore the motivation behind people’s behavior both in the things I choose to read and the things I write.

I have published 5 books of poetry, 2 collections of short stories, and a novel.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The last book I published was a book of short stories, Take a Chance & Other Stories of Starting Over, which explores beginnings and endings that lead to the decision whether or not to take a risk or stay the course. The stories in it were inspired by facing my own choices in life and watching other people make choices. Sometimes I would ponder “what if” about those choices, and often that pondering developed into a story.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t consider my writing habits unusual because they are the usual for me; however, I don’t know if someone else would see them as unusual. I can and do write just about anywhere. I don’t need absolute quiet nor do I need certain sounds to write. I think the important thing is to write, to get the words written, to watch the story unfold, and to immerse yourself in it as you go. I find that meditation helps me focus a little better, so I meditate every day for that little boost. I also find that sometimes the most productive thing I can do if I’m stuck is to go for a walk or to have coffee/tea with a friend. I don’t think any of that is all that unusual though.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
One of my earliest influences was S. E. Hinton. Her books captivated me in a way that made me seeing books differently than I had before. She wrote about what she wanted to write, and I found that inspiring. She wrote about teenagers in a way that felt relatable to me unlike many of the other books about teenagers I read. Her books reinforced the message telling stories about the groundhog on my grandpa’s knee had taught me; that words could make a difference, that fiction could touch hearts, that stories could provoke thought as well as entertainment.

What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on two books.

One is Democracy in Silhouette: Poems, a book of poetry exploring democracy, politics, governing, and issues that affect us all daily. I was inspired to write it by the political divisiveness that is so prevalent in the world.

The other is novel, tentatively titled Red, that explores the mental breakdown of Marissa, a woman who is found with the dead bodies of her family. As she struggles to regain her memories, her past unfolds to show what lead to the tragic night that her family died.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I think promoting books is simply about getting books in front of readers. I use social media, a blog, and a variety of sites like this one to promote my books. Still, it seems to me that the best method of promoting books is to write and publish more books because it increases the chance people will talk about one or more of your books.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you want to write and write what you want to read. We have enough stories that are the same out there. We need diverse stories, diverse points of view, and diverse voices. If no one wants to publish the message you want to send, publish it yourself. Don’t compromise yourself for the market.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Oh, this is a tough one. I’ve been lucky to meet several authors who have given me great advice over the years. Everything from the advice to do a hated chore to cure writer’s block to the only way to make progress was to sit down and write. Those two seem contradictory, but they aren’t really because sometimes doing the hated chore makes you want to get back to the writing!

What are you reading now?
I am currently reading two books:

Terra Incognita: Oregon Poets Write for Ecological, Social, Political, and Economic Justice

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

What’s next for you as a writer?
As I stated earlier, I’m currently working on completing two books. I plan to publish at least one of them this year. I also have several more books of poetry I’m working on compiling and ideas for a couple more novels that are in various stages. I also plan to continue writing recipes to eventually publish a book of recipes based on the recipes I post regularly on my recipe blog, Vegan Cooking with TLC.

What is your favorite book of all time?
How does one choose an all-time favorite book? This is the kind of question that I must admit makes me feel like any answer I give is a betrayal… I love so many books for myriad reasons.

One book that has always stuck with me though is That was Then, This is Now by S. E. Hinton because the characters felt so real to me. The relationships were very complex for teenagers and the decisions were life-changing in ways both predictable and unpredictable.

I’m not sure if it qualifies as my favorite book of all-time because that’s a tall order. And, as soon as I write about it, ten other books pop in my mind that I love just as much from Jane Eyre to my collection of Maya Angelou poems to Michelle Obama’s memoir… And I could go on and on.

So, when I think about my favorite book of all time, I’m tempted to say I haven’t quite found it yet… It’s probably out there in all those wonderful books waiting to be read.

Author Websites and Profiles
T. L. Cooper Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
So far I have written five books. I’m from California, I’ve lived here all my life, and I’m a young independent writer. I enjoy writing about self-help topics such as motivation.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Joy of Sobriety. I’ve struggled myself with addiction to alcohol and cannabis at times, and I found some solutions which help. One of the best tips I have for sobriety is to surround yourself with sober people.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I enjoy writing in sprints. I’ll write for a long period of time and enter a state of flow and just let everything come out.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stefan James has greatly influenced me, he’s the founder of Project Life Mastery.

What are you working on now?
Currently I’m working on marketing! I’m a brand new author and am new to the whole Amazon Kindle thing.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m not too sure yet, I’ve been going around the internet looking for free places to promote my book since I have a limited budget.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write! Just get your thoughts out, and if nothing comes try free writing or brainstorming ideas.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Your time is worth more than money. At the end of the day, time is our most valuable and limited asset we have.

What are you reading now?
Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m going to write a new book and work more on marketing and promoting my books.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Author Websites and Profiles
Kaelah Hennessee Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have only written part one of the man in her dreams and i am finishing up part two.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
50 shades of Grey

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have a very unorthodox way of writing. I would like to call it free styling. I just type until i wrote out of ideas. Its easier for me to get my ideas and stories out verses it already prewritten.

What are you working on now?
The Man In Her Dream:Part Two Of a Trilogy.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Instagram and facebook groups has done great for me as well as email marketing.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice would be just to start!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The more books you write, the better your sells are and the more you are known.

What are you reading now?
n/a

What’s next for you as a writer?
I am starting to write a script for the trilogy.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Believe it or not but the great gatsby.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My writing career began by drafting press releases and artist bios for NYC music and film companies, later producing financial articles for Forbes, travel and tourism pieces for a medical publisher, and more recently, marketing and sales copy for a Beijing-based e-commerce firm.

I am originally from New York and earned a BA from Columbia University; several years later I relocated to Beijing, China to reinvent myself and pursue new opportunities for business. There I created a successful education consulting business for a local training center to assist students to study abroad. In addition to managing, I produced staff training programs, presented at various industry events, and taught my own writing and communications skills courses.

Today, I oversee Shanghai EDGE Consulting, an online education services company where I teach English, Business, and Writing, and am a consultant to international students. In the future, I hope to use my new book, Escape from America, as a platform for making a positive impact on society and inspiring others to improve their lives and pursue their passions.

So as of today, I’ve been initiated into the world of an authorpreneur. Escape from America is my first traditional book—and it’s quite a comprehensive and multifaceted work. In fact, I toyed with the idea of making it into two books, but decided against it. So I basically poured everything I had into it over the course of several years with the thought that this may be my only one. Whether it is or not remains to be seen. I’ve had ideas for another, but for the foreseeable future, I’m happy to focus my efforts on “Escape” since I believe it can truly make a difference in people’s lives, regardless of background or individual genre preference.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is called Escape from America: An Introspective Journey from America into China. It was inspired by my love for international travel and experiencing different cultures. This opened a new way of viewing the world for me and realizing that many opportunities exist in other parts of the world that may not be available back home. My first visit to China in the early 2000s first planted the seed in my mind; it was an exciting place that was growing rapidly, and I soon discovered I had a lot in common with people I’d met there, and so I saw China as a place where I could reinvent myself. So as time went on, as my experience grew, I thought it would make for an interesting story idea to put something together that documented my experiences as an American and also a foreigner in China, who could highlight similarities and differences that existed between us in an effort to gain better understanding and improve our relationship.

But more so than simple accounts of living in each country, my goal was to give people the real truth from having “boots on the ground” versus the typically biased political rhetoric and media propaganda that would lead, or mislead, our thinking. So this is very much to do with my “journey” these past several years, offering true representations of America and China, but also sharing my insights in such a way that most anyone can benefit from my experience—the ups, downs, triumphs, and struggles as it may apply to their own lives, whether they’re also expats or business owners or whatever, and potentially discover a greater sense of purpose.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Hmm… that’s an interesting one. I don’t really know what would qualify as “unusual.” For me, writing comes in fits and starts. It’s difficult for most anyone I would think who’s not a professional full-time author to be able to find enough time to just sit for hours and write, or even read a book. We have to pick and choose our spots. So I suppose what would be unusual for me is that this book took the better part of ten years to complete. That was partly because of my time schedule, but also due to the transitional period in my life where I relocated to China and opted to wait a while until I had sufficient experience as a full-time resident to present content to readers in an educated, objective way—and that’s what comprises Phase 3 of my book.

Oh, also, I guess I might say, one of my habits would be to add bits and pieces of text into my phone – kind of like a note pad – whenever something came to me so I wouldn’t forget. So there’d be nights where I’d be nearly asleep but would jump out of bed to get something down, or when I was riding in a taxi and was inspired to make notes about traffic jams and better ways to overcome them. Things like that.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I tend to prefer variety when choosing books. For me, particularly today, where time is at a premium, I’m focused on the learning experience or what new knowledge I can derive from a book. So titles like The Effective Executive, which I’ve read three times, Thinking Fast and Slow, Smart Tribes, Start with Why, all satisfy my need to learn more about business and management, and also how psychology aids our understanding. Lately, I’ve been finishing up If I Understood You Would I Have This Look on My Face by Alan Alda, who was one of my favorite actors, and who I’ve since discovered handles himself quite well as an author. It was gratifying to discover that a lot of his writing style parallels with mine, where we each aspire to educate readers, but also entertain readers without coming across as pompous or presumptuous (or so we hope). I will also add I tend toward books that include at least a few well-chosen visuals to add greater impact to the story. That’s something that’s missing to a large extent with the many books I’ve just cited… but definitely not with mine.

What are you working on now?
Getting better acquainted with the self-publishing process and how we as authors must develop into authorpreneurs in that we’re now in the “business” of writing and publishing. So I’m educating myself every day to learn more about how to promote my work and develop a following. This to me is a fun aspect of the entire process–it’s hard work, sure, lots of grunt work, but also the fact that we have a product/service that we’re proud of, it’s the logical next step to want to share with the world.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Well, I don’t really know yet. I’m still in the early stages having just released my book, and so I’m learning as I go along, trying multiple methods. I would say in the early going, prior to release, word-of-mouth promoting to friends and professional acquaintances was helpful in generating interest—it hasn’t amount to much in terms of book reviews just yet, but I hope will soon! From what I’ve discovered in my research, I think sites such as Reedsy provides a good, collaborative platform for readers and writers; Goodreads seems promising, however, in spite of its many members, there are an awful lot of forum subjects and countless books being released and promoted, so I can’t say to this point it holds much promise; but maybe. I’m also planning to leverage LinkedIn and Facebook as much as possible, where I think I can reach many more people who are already “connections” to help spread the word or perhaps become customers.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Understand that writing in general will benefit you in all aspects of your professional career, and is not limited to just authoring books or articles. As such, use this to your advantage whenever you’re faced with external or even internal notions that being a writer is a limited function or creates limited opportunities. That’s not true.

Believe in yourself first and foremost. The key to becoming a writer, and a good one at that, is to keep writing; read the work of others, see how other authors have moved or inspired you in some way, then go to work on developing your own ability. You’ll struggle with self-doubt and the usual writer’s block, and you’ll get frustrated and may even shelve your book for a time (no pun intended there), but so long as you always come back to your purpose for writing and what you hope to achieve, you’ll be able to get back on track and be even better motivated than before.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
In terms of writing, nothing much to be honest. If I reach back to my early days of writing, I recall various teachers and later, managing editor, stress the importance of brevity in writing—being able to say a lot with a little. Of course as writers, we strive to be creative—we have something to say and we want the space to say it. But I’d grown to understand the necessity of brevity in writing, though it also doesn’t apply to all forms.

Since I’ve been writing for more than 30 years in one form or another all throughout my career, most anyone I’ve come in contact with has been supportive and complimentary toward material I’ve produced—and it’s no different for my book for those who’ve read it. But to try to answer the question if indirectly, I would say advice that I’ve discovered is motivational: “If you can see it, you can be it,” which I feature in Chapter 13 of my book. People will be supportive and some will be disruptive, and so you have to block out the static and stay the course.

What are you reading now?
For books, I have two in particular that I’m behind schedule on reading; the first is Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, and the second is Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek. Much of my reading these days comes from online articles through LinkedIn or education-industry blogs to stay on top of the latest trends, and useful information for my consulting practice. But I do like to “get away” and connect with my books whenever time permits.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ll continue to produce articles for my website blog to do with the education industry, particularly for helping students understand the college admissions process, and how to improve their skills and abilities. I’ve also taken to produce some articles for LinkedIn where I want to share my knowledge of business and leadership, and as I become better educated, book publishing. So there’s still plenty of web content and one-off pieces I will continue to write; in terms of another book, I have some ideas bouncing around my mind that come from a similar place as Escape from America, where I draw on my experiences and develop a more broadly-focused inspirational work—self-help, if you like—and perhaps drawing on life lessons to help people avoid mistakes and move forward. So for now, I think shorter, diverse pieces will comprise most of my writing, mainly for business and education.

What is your favorite book of all time?
To pinpoint just one choice is difficult.

I would have to begin with a few of the titles I enjoyed as a kid, which were more humorous in nature than what I read today. So for example, I’m probably dating myself here, but I loved those Mad paperback books that featured various subject matter, usually headlined by a current event and seguing into various “skits” that you might find on a TV variety show like Saturday Night Live. Just for the fact they would take me back to my youth and a time that was more innocent and less intense would help me cope with my seclusion. I would also have to choose at least one of the Harry Potter books, probably the first one, and maybe the fourth. I was very much into sci-fi/fantasy as a kid as well, but these books can easily follow you wherever you go in life. And then maybe… One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch. That was definitely a deal-breaker for me in terms of taking more interest in investing. I can’t say it’s helped produce better results just yet, but that’s on me. The advice presented therein is practical and pretty easy to absorb.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written five books, space and stuff, pie-eyed, space and stuff 2, the documented doings of rick toenail, space sheriff and princess power, space and stuff 3.
they are all interwoven and part of the same universe, I am 43 and a single dad living in Blackburn in the uk.
I write satirical sci-fi comedy, a bit of Rick and Morty mixed with Monty python with a dash of Douglas Adams.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
my latest book, is space and stuff 3, its inspired around the , simulation theory, that we are all living inside a computer simulation, its the culmination of all 5 books, bringing everything to an end.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I daydream my chapters, before writing them down, this can be a bit embarrassing, I will be shopping, driving or picking my kids up from school, I will just burst out laughing, like some crazy maniac.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Douglas Adams is a big influence on me, also Stephen hawking’s and Neil deGrasse.

What are you working on now?
the book I am writing now is called, the super nice monster squad, on the covers of the space and stuff, books, I make fun of the teen vampire genre, this book is biased around that.
the ugly nasty monsters, are angry that the good looking young monsters, are ruining their reputation, the book is about a war between them.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
in terms of sales, the best and cheapest, is fivver, but to get a new book out there, storyorigin or prolific works, for reviews booksprout.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
don’t get disheartened at nobody reading your books, it takes a lot of work, and time to promote a new book, give yourself 12 months after publishing, to promote it, before you even start thinking about sales.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
write for yourself, there’s 7 billion people on this planet, thousands if not millions will like the same things you like, if you like it, so will they, don’t worry about the people who don’t like it, you did not write it for them anyway.

What are you reading now?
dune.

What’s next for you as a writer?
more of the same, I tried writing a normal horror with no bad language, it did not feel right, the people who read my books want more of the same, so that’s what I will do, I get a real buzz from making people laugh, I know how important it is to laugh, I sometimes think about someone unwell, in hospital or just going through a rough time, reading my books and laughing, feeling better, that makes me very happy.

What is your favorite book of all time?
the hitchhiker’s guild to the galaxy, by Douglas Adams.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a Christian author who delves into fantasy adventures and writes to inspire others and to create clean books that can lead people to Christ. I’ve been writing since I was ten, so as of 2019, I had well over 50 books written, but this year, I’m writing a million words in a year, so I have written 4 novels since January 1, 2020, so my count has probably gotten higher.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The First Pendragon is a sequel to my book called The First Pendragon and it was inspired by legends of King Arthur. I wanted to do my own take on the legends and go to back even further – before King Arthur and Excalibur and create an entire mythology and plotline revolving around dragons at war with the modern world.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not particularly except that since January 1, 2020, I have been writing 4,000 words every day to try to write a million words in 2020. I sit down between 7 pm central and 7:30 pm central and keep writing until I hit 4,000 words. Today is actually the first day I took off (which is fine because a few times I wrote 9,000 words and doubled it, so I’ve earned a few days off).

What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Bible is my main influence thanks to God and His inspiration. But I’m heavily inspired by TV Shows more than anything else these days since I don’t have much time to read.

What are you working on now?
I’m writing a million words in a year, so I have about 23 or 24 books fully outlined, so that way I can go from one to another, or if I get writer’s block in one, I can write in another and still write 4,000 words every day.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Story Origin and Pinterest!

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never give up. It’s going to be hard and you’re going to want to feel like giving up – trust me – but don’t! It takes a lot of time, hard work, and patience all for very little reward but stick with it and write because you’re passionate about it and I promise you it will get better.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To trust God. He is the reason why I have been able to accomplish everything I have. He’s the reason why I write, why I have this passion and gift, and where my stories and their ideas come from.

What are you reading now?
Currently, I’m not reading anything; I really don’t have the time this year, but I have a ton of books I look forward to reading from authors like Ariel Paiement and others.

What’s next for you as a writer?
The Valiant Series Book Three, Samurai, will be published next year, so I hope to start working on it with my publisher soon. I’m self-publishing The Crystal Heist in August and right now, I’m running a kickstarter to fund my own website ebook store.

What is your favorite book of all time?
The Bible, hands down! It’s filled with God’s truth and has lessons that can help guide and shape your life and will get you through any hardship you ever have to face. It’s God’s love letter to us.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up shy and introverted, with an avid love for reading and eventually writing. I made the bold decision the enter the U. S. Army shortly after graduating high school in order to find direction. It’s a decision I’ll never regret, as I met fantastic people, had experiences I might not have otherwise had, and met my husband of thirty years now. After serving, I entered the healthcare world, becoming a dental assistant and then a dental hygienist. I wrote off and on for many years, and in 2016, after attending my first writer’s conference, made the decision that this is what I want to do! I polished stories and began submitting, and once the acceptances started coming in, I became even more energized. I’ve had the fortune to have fifteen romances published, along with a short story in an anthology that benefits The World Literacy Foundation. While continuing to work as a hygienist, I’m also writing, hoping for many more years of providing sensual romance with contemporary issues. When not working or writing or reading, I’m enjoying family in the Pacific Northwest, along with college football season.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest is a contemporary billionaire romance, “Brewing Up Love With the Billionaire”, featured in the Billion Dollar Love anthology published by Evernight Publishing. A smart-mouth brainiac, devoted to her family’s brewery meets a suave billionaire looking for something different than what his current life offers.
Every year Evernight has an anthology call with a certain theme. This year’s was billionaire bad boys. A story immediately entered my head about a strong-willed woman, Ivy, who is not only brilliant, but snarky and smart-mouthed as well. And she’s not going to fall at the feet of a charming, rich guy. James, my billionaire, is often misjudged due to his money and status. But he’s looking to move beyond that and find something truly worthwhile in life besides fame and fortune.
I loved writing the snarky, flirty banter between the two characters. And also showing their vulnerabilities behind their tough exterior. And their chemistry? Smoking hot from the get-go!

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
None that I would term unusual. I work at my PC probably 95% of the time, while also having a laptop, along with journals to jot down random notes/thoughts that enter my head. I started keeping a voice recorder with me, but have yet to really utilize it. Only once have I used it, when a thought came to mind that actually turned into song lyrics. Now whether I actually use those lyrics remains to be seen.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I fell in love with Nora Roberts’! I think she’ll always be the measuring rod for me when it comes to romance. Over the years, I’ve discovered such a variety of authors, from Donna Grant, Laura Kaye, and Toni Anderson, to Rebecca Zanetti, Darynda Jones, and Anna Durand. I could go on and on, as the romance genre is limitless with the amazing talent out there.

What are you working on now?
I’m working on finishing book 3 of my Shifter Clans series, about Native American shifters and their fierce women. The first book in the series, In His Sights, was also inspired by an anthology call for Alpha men and the women who weren’t going to make it easy at finding their “mate”. The series involves shifters working with the government, on shutting down rogue labs experimenting with shifter/human DNA manipulation. Book 3 involves a wolf shifter, Max, and a fox shifter, Caterina. Max followed a trail about labs into Honduras, where he encounters Caterina, who has first-hand knowledge of the labs and wants to also stop their work. Max is headstrong and impatient while Caterina is an independent with trust issues. It’s fast-paced and emotional, laced with humor and sexiness.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I wish I had a good answer for this! 😉 I’ve tried a wide variety of promotional venues, from various websites and campaigns, to social media blasting, newsletter swaps, as well as personal appearances. Getting into the Evernight anthology was exciting because they usually gain wonderful exposure, so hopefully the readers will look up more of my work. I have yet to become a best-seller, but I’m tenacious, and will continue to hustle!

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be true to yourself. Write what you love and it’ll be genuine. Engage honestly and sincerely with other creatives, because social networking is critical. Between being an author and working on self-promotion, it can be overwhelming, so don’t try to do it all at once. You have to pace yourself and ask for help, or you’ll burn out. Success won’t be instantaneous, but never give up if it’s what you truly want to do!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Make them tell you no.” My husband listens to a variety of podcasts and YouTube channels, and one is former fighter pilot, C. W. Lemoine. I listened to a portion of a video hubby had going and his words, “make them tell you no” really struck me. I’m a tenacious, go-getter, usually taking the lead on a project. (Probably the military training in me). But there were some instances when my ideas or forwardness was knocked down or dismissed, which kind of set me back, making me reluctant to even give advice or try ideas. But then I realized, I couldn’t hold my tongue, I couldn’t hold myself back. That’s not who I am. So I go forward, trying all that I can, and until someone tells me no, I’ll keep pushing. And if/when I’m told no, well then I’ll just find another way.

What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading “Healer” by R. L. Merrill. It’s a paranormal romance with rich characters and deep emotions. Often I’ll have 1-3 reads going at once: a paperback, something on my phone and/or Kindle. But Ro’s book is getting my full concentration because it’s so involved, I want to keep my train of thought on her story.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Hmmm… tough one, as I have so many dreams. Definitely continuing to write and becoming a better author! And what author doesn’t want to hit a best-seller list? I know I do! But I want engagement. I love networking and being with other writers and readers. While the majority of my books are digital only, I hope to get some in print in order to make appearances worthwhile.
I’ve also been tossing around the idea of giving self-publishing a go in a few years. While I have loved working with the publishers I have, and it’s been amazing getting my stories out into the world (and I won’t stop submitting to them), I’d like to see what I can accomplish with total control. Intimidating but also exhilarating!

What is your favorite book of all time?
This is always an impossible question to answer. I honestly cannot pinpoint just one book, as I’ve read many that have left an impression on me. Whether they’ve provided inspiration or entertainment, I have loved many books.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is my first book. By day I am a commercial sales manager. This is a labor of love and wanted to see where this ride will take me.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Mya and the Magic Feather was inspired by my curious young daughter. She is so happy and full of life. Seeing her everyday inspired me to write.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My habits are backwards. I think of rhymes or sentences. String together the theme from there and I have a book.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
H.A. Rey with his Curious George series was very influential. Also, Dr. Seuss had many classics that sparked the minds of millions, including myself.

What are you working on now?
I am working on Parts II & III of Mya’s Magic Adventures so stay tuned.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am self-published on Amazon. So otherwise, I found out about your site from Kindlepreneur.com

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice for anyone is to be authentic. Enjoy the process. Enjoy the journey and write from love.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Stay positive. A positive mindset will be the key to unlocking any doors you want.

What are you reading now?
Napoleon Hill – Think and Grow Rich

What’s next for you as a writer?
To get better at my craft. Speak with anyone who’s great at writing and learn how to become successful.

What is your favorite book of all time?
My favorite book of all time has to be Aesop’s Fables.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Art Coombs. I have written three books. “Don’t Just Manage – LEAD!”, “Human Connection” and “Hard Easy”

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The book is titled “Hard Easy”. Living Hard-Easy has always been a core life philosophy of mine. But it was never really verbalized until a friend brought it to my attention while on a cattle drive. From that day on, I see it manifest everywhere, in everything and everyone. You can live Hard-Easy or Easy Hard. It is your choice; it is your life.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to sip an icy, white zero sugar Monster while I write.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Malcolm Gladwell, David McCullough, Stephen Ambrose, and Brené Brown. I love their research, use of vocabulary and writing authenticity.

What are you working on now?
I have been thinking about doing a follow-up to “Don’t Just Manage – LEAD!” There are many concepts that can be built on the hypotheses of that book. I have also considered a book that encapsulates all three of my books. They all tie nicely together. You cannot lead others unless you have a real Human Connection for them. Hence “Human Connection”. And you cannot lead others unless you are first managing yourself. Hence “Hard-Easy”. So they all kind of fit together.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Wow, that is a tough one. I use many methods to promote my books. LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and of course my website www.artcoombs.com

Do you have any advice for new authors?
1. Write something every day. 2. Write even when you do not feel like writing. 3. Fight through the self-doubt and write. 4. Do not listen to the critics that are not authors. There will be plenty that tell you your writing is not all that great. Ignore those that are sitting in the stands and criticizing you down on the field. But if you are getting feedback from other authors that are in the arena of writing. Listen to their advice. You do not have to agree with it, but you should listen and ponder it.

What are you reading now?
“Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)”, by Carol Tavris, Elliot Aronson

What is your favorite book of all time?
Ugh!! That is so so hard. I cannot choose just one. I know that sounds like a cop-out but I can’t. OK here are a few of my all-time favorite books.

“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson

“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey

“John Adams” by David McCullough

“Undaunted Courage” by Stephen Ambrose

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a Macon, GA native, currently in New York City. Along with writing, I am a print model, actress, creator, and web producer. I LOVE to have my hand in many ventures.

I’ve written close to 7 books with four that are currently published. All books are part of the series: the Heartbreak Diaries. These books give a unique account of various relationships and dating scenarios from the perspective of the heart.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is titled The Perfect Sin. It is the fourth installment from the book series, the Heartbreak Diaries. This book touches on the story of a selfish heart.

The inspiration from this story derived from a crush. Given his relationship status at the time, I developed a story based on a “what if”.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I LOVE to act out the dialogue and story as I write. This helps me provide a true description of mannerisms, conversations, and realistic reactions within the story.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m getting back into my book reading…and honestly, all independent and self-published authors have influenced me. They take a different approach with their writing as well as go the extra mile in developing great stories.

What are you working on now?
Right now I’m working/promoting the four released books from the series (Rushing to Distraction | Wrong Vengeance | Devastation or Destiny??? | The Perfect Sin). Later this year, I”ll begin the editing process for the fifth book, “Replacements”.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I love promoting via Facebook and Twitter. It’s convenient when setting up future posts for days I’m on the go and can’t get on social media. Also, these platforms provide analytics to help find the best days/times to promote my work. Lastly, joining Facebook groups helps me reach my target audience as well.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Understand the logistics of writing and publishing your book. It’s more than just sitting at your computer and belting out a story. Treat it like a business. Make your stories relatable, create substance, be open and honest. Also, don’t be afraid to introduce new ideas and/or ways of thinking to the public. You’d be surprised at how many like-minded individuals you’ll find that way.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t be so hard on yourself.

What are you reading now?
I just completed a creating and suspenseful book, Over The Borderline by Leanna Floyd.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Taking a break from releasing books until later this year. Promoting my current work and doing my part to introduce my work to the world.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Do You Take This Woman? by RM Johnson This book is my all-time fav within the romantic suspense genre! A timeless classic.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hey! I am Mimi T, a newbie author that has plenty of interests. I love fashion, food, fun, and random other things like hiking nature trails. I have only written one book but am excited to write more.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
F**kboy Repellent: A Guide to Less Heartbreak and Headaches is my first book. I am currently working on the sequel which is geared towards men! I was inspired to read my book because I always give great dating advice and also wanted to create a book that was easy to read but also brought light to self-love and domestic abuse.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Ummm I don’t think so.

What are you working on now?
The sequel to F**kboy Repellent but the guy edition! I came across a lot of guys that said “what about us?”. So I am currently researching how to spot an f**kgirl.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Man I don’t know, still trying to figure it all out. I do have a website though -> www.authormimit.com

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just do it! I had no idea what I was doing in the beginning but now I have a book published on Amazon. You will figure it out, just try!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
What my dad told me- “If they do not want you, you do not want them”.

What are you reading now?
Profit First, trying to stay on top of the business aspect of writing.

What’s next for you as a writer?
To publish this sequel, then work with Issa Rae on tv scripts!

What is your favorite book of all time?
Think Rich Grow Rich

Author Websites and Profiles
Mimi T Website

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been writing since I was 6 years old. So, over the years I’ve written countless books, mostly unfinished and really, really bad! Hahaha. But you’ve gotta be bad before you can be good, right! I’ve just finished a trilogy and a series of short stories that I’m finally proud (and scared) to let people read. I now write for free. So if you want good quality, free erotic romances with a twist, come to my website!

On the side, I work as a nurse. But for the most part—I’m a not-for-profit writer.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The series is called ‘The Mother’s Children’. It consists of 3.5 books (the 0.5 being a short collection of stories). ‘The Barbarian’ is book 1, and I have to admit it was inspired by Daenerys and Khal Drogo’s relationship in The Game of Thrones. The story expanded from there.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Hmm. Can’t really say that I do. I’m what you call a ‘pantser’, which means I don’t plot a story. I just let the story come as it will, usually at the behest of the characters. I don’t write the story, the characters do!

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Those who have really had the final impact and have really pushed me hard this last sprint to the finish line are Joe Abercrombie, GRR Martin, and Jojo Moyes. I’ve attempted to find an erotic writer I really like but am yet to find one. As you can see I love to mix dark fantasy and romance. A very eclectic combination! But lots of fun.

What are you working on now?
I’m constantly writing. Right now I’m posting on my website a highly explicit novella about a romance between a ‘wild’ man and a ‘civilised’ woman coming together after the species split down the gender line generations before. A kind of dystopian erotic romance, which I’ll likely expand into a novel at some point.

I’m also working on a dark fantasy about monsters and humans and their fight for survival, which is also explicit with mature themes. I’m keeping that one under my hat with the thought of attempting to traditionally publish it.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Golly! Still figuring that out. There are so many authors and books out there that without a lot of money backing you up, it’s hard to get your books out. Even for free! I’m just focusing on generating a fanbase at this point. Money isn’t my goal. All my work is currently available for free at www.morgantonkin.com

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes! Don’t expect to get rich. Do it because you love it.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t expect to get rich. Do it because you love it.

What are you reading now?
The Martian by Andy Weir. My second read. Such a fantastic book! And a very rare example of an author’s meteoric success.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing lots and lots and lots and garnering a fanbase.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Easy! Harry Potter

Author Websites and Profiles
Morgan Tonkin Website
Morgan Tonkin Amazon Profile

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