Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an actress living in Duesseldorf Germany and Los Angeles.
“Keep Smiling” is my first book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is “Keep Smiling” – it’s the English version of “Der kleine Modelguide”. I wrote about my life as a model and the business. What inspired me were the same questions. So, at some point, I thought I should just write everything down.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I generally work very structurally. I always make a precise plan, which I then work through.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
In the end, everyone I read.
What are you working on now?
I always have multiple projects going on in different areas of life.
When I get stuck on one, I switch to another until I accidentally finish something.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I guess I’m about to find out especially in the United States. The best book site in Germany is LovelyBooks, but we don’t have that much choice in general. I also regret that my book’s coming out is during the COVID crisis, so bookstore appearances and such aren’t possible.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just get started and trust the process.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Mindfulness strives for nothing, she sees what is already there.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading a great book called Presence by Patsy Rodenburg. It’s about how to use positive energy for success.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am an actor and not an author, but I can imagine writing a book again in a few years. But that would certainly be a guide again.
What is your favorite book of all time?
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and Die Mathematik der NinaGluck stein by Esther Vilar.
Author Websites and Profiles
Tiana Pongs Website
Tiana Pongs Amazon Profile
Tiana Pongs Author Profile Other Bookseller
Tiana Pongs’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile
Facebook Profile
Pinterest Account