Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written four books. Two of them make up the Perfectly Imperfect World book series and two are part of the Kicka$$ your brand series. The PIW series is a memoir series that is about myself, growing up Bipolar and unmedicated.
The Kicka$$ your brand series are technical books about building a website, creating and running an online store and building a kicka$$ brand!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Create a KickA$$ website. I was reading a book by Gundi Gabrielle and I thought, I can do this… The next thing that I knew, I was the #1 most downloaded in website design as well as social media and 39 out of the top 100 paid social media books. This all happened within about 5 days.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write my books on my phone. My first 2 books are more of a stream of consciousness. They were published as short stories with minimal editing and completely written on my phone.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
As of late, I would say Gundi Gabrielle has been a big inspiration. However, my go to guys will always be Grant Cardone and Gary Vaynerchuk. Who’s book Crushing it by the way, I was so close to on the top sellers list, I could smell his cologne haha.
What are you working on now?
I am finishing up Create a KickA$$ online store right now. It goes live on Amazon on January 1st 2019.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still figuring this out as I go.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do you have any advice for me? I would love to hear it!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I get told a lot to read the whole book before I put the information into practice. I have ADD and I tend to be like WHOA! And take the information that I just read and run with it.
What are you reading now?
I am reading:
Brands and bulls**t by Bernhard Schroeder, 5 minute book marketing for authors by Penny Sansevieri and Influencer fast track by Gundi Gabrielle
What’s next for you as a writer?
Launch book 2. Give myself time to market and properly advertise and see what happens
What is your favorite book of all time?
ooooh…. I have listened to the audiobook Be obsessed or be average by Grant Cardone countless times while driving. I could never get tired of it. However, Crushing it by Gary V. is a close, CLOSE second.
Author Websites and Profiles
Crystal Amar Website
Crystal Amar Amazon Profile