Jamila Elise Gomez was born January 15, 1982 in Chicago, Illinois and is the youngest of three daughters born to Michael and Mary. Her family moved to St. Louis when Jamila was just three and lived there until she was six before moving to Lithonia, GA, where she still lives. As a Spina bifida-born patient, Jamila has experienced quite a few challenges, enduring surgeries on her feet and back, as well as needing a shunt. Because of her physical limitations caused by Spina bifida, Jamila had to face difficult times in her social life, having to deal with verbal bullying from her fellow classmates. But she didn’t let the hateful remarks stop her. Jamila has always had an interest in writing, even from when she was in elementary school. She wrote her first story in 3rd grade and her first poem at age 17 as a means of dealing with her grandmother’s passing, which occurred just one day before her senior year of high school began. A few years after graduating, Jamila realized her talents lie in her words as she made the decision to major in English and take poetry classes while enrolled at a junior college. Jamila decided finally to make her love for writing poetry a career move. In the summer of 2010, she began working as a freelance proofreader. Following in her father’s footsteps in authorship, her debut book of poetry, “Pure Confessions Volume l” was released in July of 2011 and received rave reviews. In November of the same year, Jamila released “Birthday Girl,” a novella she originally had no plans to have published. Gaining confidence from her family and friends, she went on to release “Pure Confessions Volume II,” “Pure Confessions Deluxe Edition,” and “My Sheree Amore.” Jamila also participated in a poetic anthology called “The Sisters’ Fight: A Poetic Anthology of Awareness” in 2012. By profession, Jamila is a copyeditor and proofreader, freelance and for companies. She is also pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in English at University of Phoenix Online and is Chairwoman of SUT Book Club. Jamila plans to own her own editing/proofreading company by 2013’s end. About “My Sheree Amore” Sheree Carrington has little time for dating, or anything else, being a hard-working paralegal in Missouri. And the time she does have, has up until now, been spent with the wrong types of men. Being fed up with looking for “Mr. Right,” all Sheree wants now is buddy -- a buddy of the sexual persuasion, of course. All work and no play has made Sheree a very dull and extremely horny girl. Little does she know her sexual needs would be more than met when she meets her new neighbor, Kane. Tall, caramel, and a true Latin lover, Kane was everything Sheree wanted . . . to sleep with. One last-minute dinner date leads to the first of many sexcapades between the two. Sheree finally found what she’s been looking for . . . or so she thought. After the sudden passing of Sheree’s father, Sheree’s mother, Yvonnia, had become used to being single and alone; that is until the day she receives a delivery she would remember for the rest of her life. Enthralled in his essence from the very moment their eyes met, Yvonnia fell in love. From that moment on, Sheree and her mother had more in common than the two could ever imagine. Moments of weakness, passion, and betrayal forever change the dynamics of Sheree and Yvonnia’s relationship. But what they don’t know won’t kill them . . . or will it? UBAWA: When did you first decide you wanted to become an author? Jamila: My decision to delve into authorship was inspired by my friends. I'd enjoyed writing poetry since I was 17 and often shared what I'd written with my friends. I needed some extra money one summer, so I thought of the idea to put my poetry in a book and sell it. I had no idea that my words would touch so many people, so it became bigger than the money. The encouragement I got from the poetry inspired me to continue writing and delve into the world of story writing, and "Birthday Girl" was soon born and I haven't stopped writing since. UBAWA: How did you decide on the idea for your 1st book? 2nd book? 3rd book, etc? Jamila: My ideas come from my life experiences -- or things that I wish to experience in my life. My poetry is an extension of my diary, so I write about everything from my spiritual walk with God to love and relationships to heartbreak and self-esteem issues. As far as my stories are concerned, "Birthday Girl" was written a month or so before my 29th birthday. It started out as just plans I'd wanted to make to celebrate and I thought those plans may make for a good story. Turns out I was right. "My Sheree Amore" was born out of curiosity of whether or not I could write erotica. So, it was really an experiment. UBAWA: How long did it take you to complete your first book? What was the process like? Jamila: "Pure Confessions Volume I" is a collection of poems I'd written over a three-year timeframe. I self-published it, so the process was fairly easy and only took about a week or two to complete. UBAWA: What’s so rewarding about writing books and being an author? Jamila: The most rewarding thing about my authorship is hearing that I've inspired someone else to live their dream. Not only have I inspired them to live their dream, but I've inspired them to feel comfortable with speaking their truth, whatever it is, and to not worry about the quantity of listeners/readers, but to appreciate the ones that actually do listen and read. UBAWA: Was there ever a time you felt like giving up? Jamila: Plenty. Discouragement had been my second home for a long time, and I have to make a conscious effort to not go back and visit. I feel like that most when I feel I'm not being heard or seen. But at the end of the day, I've had to put into perspective that someone is ALWAYS paying attention. UBAWA: There’s more to being an author than writing a book. How do you manage to handle the business side of things? Jamila: I will admit that I am nowhere near a master at handling that side of things. I have befriended people who know the business side like the backs of their hands and I am learning from them as I go along. UBAWA: Do you have an editor or do you edit your own books? Jamila: I do not have an editor for my poetry because I don't want anything taken away from my personal expression. But for my stories, I've had editors and extra sets of eyes to read over my work. UBAWA: Who does the cover art for your book(s)? Jamila: Junnita Jackson designed "My Sheree Amore." Deatri King-Bey designed "Pure Confessions Volume II," and I did "Pure Confessions Volume I" and "Deluxe Edition". UBAWA: Do you ever encounter writer’s block? How do you get past it? Jamila: More often than I'd like to. Inspiration for me sometimes comes in spurts and I don't like to force myself to create. I just wait for it to come. UBAWA: How often do you write? Jamila: Everyday. At least I try to write everyday. Most days I write, even if it's just in my journal. UBAWA: Tell us about your last book signing. Jamila: My last book signing was at a public library for "Birthday Girl" back in. It was fairly successful and I did have people come out and was very happy about that. UBAWA: Beside social media, what other methods are you using to get the word out about your book(s)? Jamila: I've sent my work out to different book clubs and specialty stores, done some magazine interviews (online and in print) and blogtalk interviews, and word of mouth. Social media, however, has worked the best for me thus far. UBAWA: As a Woman of Color, what inspires you the most? Jamila: Knowing that nothing can stop me. I've been given a gift from God and there's nothing anyone can do about it. No one can take it from me. That makes me want to use every ounce of my talent until I have absolutely none left. UBAWA: Who is your biggest influence? Jamila: My Granny. She was my everything. I wanted to be just like her when I was growing up. She always encouraged me to believe in myself and believe in my talents. I can only pray I'm making her proud of me. UBAWA: Have you ever done something in the past you regret? How did you get through it? Jamila: Yes I have. While I won't go into detail about what that something was, I will admit that I had more control over the situation than I gave myself credit for and I didn't use that control. The end result left me very unhappy, to say the very least. There is a sense of regret there because of wasted time and energy, but I learned lessons from it, so it wasn't a total waste. I surrounded myself with good people who made me laugh and lifted my spirits. Also, music is food for my soul, so I drowned myself in music. Cried a lot. Wrote a lot. And I'm better for it. UBAWA: How do you get through the tough times in life when life throws what it throws at you? Jamila: I have to take timeouts sometimes to get myself back. I have to stop everything, pray, breathe, and think about what's going on, what I need to do differently (or not at all), and get back up and try again. I have to always keep in mind that tough times don't last. I know God well enough now to know that when it seems like my entire world is crumbling beneath me, it just means that bigger and better things are being built around me. UBAWA: What is one goal you want to accomplish for yourself in 2013? Jamila: To be the CEO of my own editing/proofreading company. UBAWA: What do you have planned next? Jamila: I have a new book of poetry about to be released in early February called "Pleasures of the Unknown." It's slightly different from my "Pure Confessions" series with a focus on erotic poetry. There will still be elements of love, heartbreak, and spirituality mixed in, but for the most part, it's erotica. I also have a book I've co-authored with Marques Lewis called "Good Men Still Exist," which should be out in April. I also plan on completing a sequel to "Birthday Girl" and "My Sheree Amore" by the year's end. UBAWA: How can readers and others in the literary community reach you? Jamila: I can be reached via Facebook at www.facebook.com/jamila.e.gomez. Follow me on Twitter at @author_jamilag. Email me at jamilagomez2007@gmail.com and follow my blog at http://meditationofmila.doodlekit.com/home.
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At a young age, author TL James was fascinated with alternate realities and history. Authors such as Ray Bradbury and George Orwell were some of her favorite escapes. However, she never thought she would develop a story as renowned as their work. TL James graduated with an MBA from LeTourneau University. As a student, she developed a knack for reaching and getting down into the weeds to find the delicate details that were very important to her. She also cultivated an interest in biblical studies and research. Little did James know, her love for alternate history, passion for research and interest in biblical studies would become an integral thread in her writing style, thus building her literary formula. After many sleepless nights, James began penning her first speculative fictional book, with her newly born son tucked comfortably at her side. She developed the family drama storyline that showcases her love of research and biblical studies. TL drew from other literary classics, such as Chaucer, Shakespeare and mythology, giving birth to the MPire Series. Finding the right publishing house to showcase her work was very difficult. Since her novels spanned across multiple genres, most publishers didn’t know how to categorize or promote it. There were many gaps in the publishing industry. Finding the right combination of vendors and juggling timelines and hidden agendas to market her book was extremely difficult and financially wasteful. After much frustration, TL James established PHE Ink – Writing Solutions Firm in March 2009. She found other authors who were looking for direction and support. James developed a new love - working with aspiring writers, one-on-one, to develop their literary voice. TL James currently resides in Houston, Texas with her son and immediate family. Her books include: The MPire: Resurrection – Tentative 2013 Deadly Sins: A Political Anthology - 2013 Suspect: A Confessional Anthology - 2012 The MPire: Trinity - 2011 Coffee Confessional Anthology - Death by Espresso - 2010 The MPire Chronicles of the Haulm Boys - 2010 The MPire: Death Cometh - 2008 The MPire: In Search of the Lost - 2007 About “The MPire Trinity” The Family Mallory Haulm has finally carved his place in the family, but his arched nemesis and eldest brother wants him out. With each plot Marc devises, Mallory manages to dodge. However, with family members turning their back and betraying Mallory’s trust, Marc’s last plot might be successful. The Son of God Matthew won’t let anything get in the way of him being with his greatest love – not even is identity as “The Second Coming.” He will stop at nothing to success, but would it goes as far as starting a little fight called Armageddon? And The Holy Hell Raiser Silas Xavier Luxapher is a new comer to the scene but not new to the game. He doesn’t take “NO” for an answer, HE TAKES IT ALL! UBAWA: When did you first decide you wanted to become an author? TL: I’m still deciding. *laugh* Being an author is a calling, a passion and a way of life. I think I answered the call when I released my second title – The MPire: Death Cometh in 2008. I figured, anyone can be a one-title writer, but to be an author takes dedication. Although everyone around me saw that dedication, I didn’t until 2008. UBAWA: How did you decide on the idea for your 1st book? 2nd book? 3rd book, etc? TL: The idea of the base-line story came to be after I was laid-off with my two-month old son. Day in and day out, I was watching meaningless television. One day, I unplugged from the television and dared myself to write something better – thus The MPire was created. When I was writing The MPire, it was one story. It was only later when I started learning about the publishing business; I found it not economical to print a 2,000 letter size page book. Thus I broke The MPire into three novels: In Search of the Lost, Death Cometh and Trinity. UBAWA: How long did it take you to complete your first book? What was the process like? TL: It took me over a year to complete The MPire. However, when I had to break up the stories, it took be about 2-3 months to rewrite the beginning and ending (of cliff hanger) of each title. The process I followed was crazy. I wrote my book in Excel. I created my baseline or timeline and stuck with it. When ideas started flowing, they were NEVER in order. That was okay, because I could place them in random cells. I researched and inserted factual and historical information to be the credibility in my alternative reality fiction. Once I was satisfied with my skeleton, I rearranged/organized the cells and started layering my dialogue and narrative. UBAWA: What’s so rewarding about writing books and being an author? TL: The most rewarding part about writing books is being able to escape into my own chaotic and romantic world. I control (to a bit) every aspect of it and if I don’t like something or change my mind about something, it’s only a pen stroke away. The most rewarding parts about being an author is meeting people who thought my world was a great place to escape to. It is STILL shocking to me that the people I meet think that I am so accomplished or a positive role model. I still get excited when people ask me to autograph my book. UBAWA: Was there ever a time you felt like giving up? TL: Yes. 2011, my patience was tested. After a business partnership blew up in my face, I kept getting hit with other failures. At one point, I completely shut down. I stopped writing and interviewing. I just wanted everything to go away. Then, I received an email from a reader who wrote a 1000-word email, pouring out her heart about what she loved and mostly what she hated about my first book. She asked me a ton of questions. I think I shocked her that I responded to the email so quickly with answers and condolences. We emailed each other back and forth several times before she asked me to visit her book club. That was the best book club meeting ever. It restored my faith and renewed my spirit. Although they didn’t like my first book, they still ordered and read the other two. Because of them, I wrote The MPire Chronicles of the Haulm Boys- A separate story line just for the fans. THEY LOVED IT! Now, they have become my focus group. UBAWA: There’s more to being an author than writing a book. How do you manage to handle the business side of things? TL: After the second book, I had to put on my business hat. The training that I got from my MBA and my full-time gig, I finally got to use for my personal career. I create a mission statement, quarterly marketing, and sales goals for my books. I handle clients and readers the same way I would if I was working my full-time. If I promised it, you got it. If I committed to it, it was done. If I bought it, I paid for it at its price. And in return, if I paid for it, I BETTER GET IT! I respect people’s time and talents, and in return, I expect my talents and time to be respected. UBAWA: Do you have an editor or do you edit your own books? TL: I do both. Before, I send my book to my editors, I try to make it as clean and professional as possible. I refuse to write down words and turn it in or worst, publish it without proofing. I print out my novel and edit it by hand. Or, I have Adobe “read” my novel to me, so I can catch my errors. When that is completed, I send it off. I have an organizational editor to ensure that my structure is intact and my characters have stayed true to themselves. I have a line editor to ensure that my “I”s are dotted and my “T”s are crossed, and that I don’t use too many comas or … *Laugh* Later, once my book has been on the shelf for a while, I pick up my book and re-read it. UBAWA: Who does the cover art for your book(s)? TL: I currently do. When I am writing, I know what my cover should look like. It is easier for me to learn a program and create my cover than to attempt to explain my idea to someone. UBAWA: Do you ever encounter writer’s block? How do you get past it? TL: My writer’s block usually happens because I want my characters to do or say something and they strongly disagree. How I handle it? Well, I pour me a tall cold glass of moscato or mix me a vodka drink and listen to my characters. There is some dialogue between my characters and I and sometimes it gets heated. But we eventually come to a resolve. Otherwise, I kill them off or make bad things happen to them until they comply. *WIDE EYE* UBAWA: How often do you write? TL: At least once a day – I can be an article or blog, or random thoughts that I can’t get out of my mind. UBAWA: Tell us about your last book signing. TL: The last book signing I participated in was the “Fall into Books” Conference in St. Louis. I had a blast. I met a lot of readers. It is freaky when you walk into a room and introduce yourself and they respond back, “OH I KNOW YOU!” UBAWA: Beside social media, what other methods are you using to get the word out about your book(s)? TL: I sponsor book club and reviewers events with ads and promotional items. I donate to book clubs/reviewers when they have anniversaries and/or contests. I use/sponsor blog talk shows, blog e-blasts and other literary outlets. I use Goodreads.com equally as much as I use Facebook. I stopped trying to have book signings at bookstores because I saw it as a defeated cause. Instead I host literary events such as “Intimate Happy Hour with, Get Lit Parties, Book launch parties, Coffee and Words, etc.” I also attend literary festivals. UBAWA: As a Woman of Color, what inspires you the most? TL: Other women of color who break the social/racial stereotypes and reputation. I want to have a presence in the literary world like Zora Neale Hurston or Octavia E. Butler. My business partner, Jean Holloway, is one of those women who I pull inspiration from. Not everyone can be a ‘Real Housewife of” but someone needs to write their script. UBAWA: Who is your biggest influence? TL: My biggest influence is my mother and grandmother. My mother’s life gave me the hope that I can do better. My grandmother taught me to try it. She would say, “The worst thing that can happen is that it works!” UBAWA: Have you ever done something in the past you regret? How did you get through it? TL: I hired publicist to get me started on my image. We really worked well together. So after two years, she asked me to create an imprint for her so she can produce titles that would not fit in my business model. I complied. Quickly after, she completely went bad and breached the contract. She printed books without my consent. She lied about sales from the one title we were working on. She even released the title in e-book form before it was approved. Furthermore, she stopped working on my stuff (I was still a client) but I was still paying for it. She never edited the title that I paid for and she was missing deadlines. She never offered a fix nor did she pay me my money back. To make matters worse, she stopped responding to my emails and phone calls and even had her husband to threaten me. I retaliated and made the breach public. I would leave threatening calls and emails. At one point, I sat in front of her house to handle the situation physically. (Mind you I paid ole girl over $6000 in one year). I actually saw myself get out of the car to walk up to her front door. I was about to activate my inmate number. (We all have them but not all activate them). Luckily a voice said, “Prison orange is not your color! And if you kill her… it would be premeditated and that is capital murder in Texas. THAT’S A NEEDLE! AND you don’t like given blood, let alone…” So, I figured success was my best revenge. That day I also learned that people who may have your back, have their own intentions. Once you learn those intentions, respect them don’t neglect them. Prison orange is NOT your color. UBAWA: How do you get through the tough times in life when life throws what it throws at you? TL: I dress up and get my baby boy dressed (he’s nine) in his president’s suit. Then, we have a business dinner meeting at an expensive restaurant with crab legs and steak. Without being too difficult, I tell him what’s going on. He often replies with something a nine-year old would say. “Dude, tell them NO!” or “You don’t need them.” Or “Don’t worry and take your time mom. I will take over your business in 10 yrs.” That’s puts the fear of God in me. My son firing me is NOT a GOOD LOOK! UBAWA: What is one goal you want to accomplish for yourself in 2013? TL: I want to expand my brand (TL James and PHE Ink) beyond the literary community. UBAWA: What do you have planned next? TL: Personal literary goal – convert my first title into an audio book. UBAWA: How can readers and others in the literary community reach you? TL: Readers and others in the literary community can reach me by my website (www.authortljames.com and www.pheinkpub.com). There, you can find my Facebook, LinkedIn, GoodReads, Twitter, Pinterest, and email. I LOVE EMAIL!!!!!! I answer my own email. (info@authortljames.com) Meet Vivi Dumas (Frederick, MD) Vivi Dumas is an emerging author in the paranormal romance genre. Her first full length novel, Soul Catcher, was first released in 2010 by a small press. She re-released this title in June of 2012 in both e-book and paperback. Ms. Dumas is currently working on the second book in the Dueling with the Devil series entitled, Sweet Revenge, for release later this year. She also has published works with Decadent Publishing, Ravenous Romance, and an upcoming release with Breathless Press. Although Vivi grew up an Army brat, she calls Louisiana home, but has endured the hot summers and cold winters of Maryland for the last 16 years. She is a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University with an MBA in Finance and Marketing. Her analytical side has honed a career in the financial industry for almost twenty years. To balance her logical, numerical day job, she unleashes her creativity in her writing. Vivi’s titles include: Soul Catcher - Paranormal Romance Salvation - Paranormal Romance (short story) Red in the Hood - Paranormal Romance (short story part of Rumpled Silk Sheets anthology) Her Black Knight - Time Travel Romance - upcoming release from Breathless Press About “Soul Catcher” Top supermodel, Angel Dias, lives the life of the rich and fabulous, until a heinous car accident mars her face. After thirteen surgeries and losing everything she deemed important, she seeks out the dark forces to salvage her life and decides to conjure the Devil for help, making a deal to recover her beauty. In exchange for his help, Lucifer forces her to hunt supernatural renegades, which have eluded the pits of Hell. In her quest to find beauty and get out of her contract with Lucifer, Angel stumbles upon love in the arms of a demon. Commander of the Legions and an Underworld Demon, Jacque Toussant, takes a field commission to escape the madness of a failed relationship and prove himself worthy of his demon heritage. Jacque is content with his existence as a field soldier until Lucifer gives him a special assignment to oversee a new trainee, a supermodel nonetheless. Humans hold low appeal for Jacque, especially the females. That is until he meets Angel. Jacque risks everything, including his life, to find a way to break Angel’s deal with Lucifer. UBAWA: When did you first decide you wanted to become an author? Vivi: I always had a love for writing, but stopped after high school, at least the fun type of writing. About two years ago, I was discussing books with my kids and they said I bet you could write a book. Why not, right? I started my first novel, a paranormal YA book, a couple of weeks later. That book sadly has not seen the light of day after I realized I didn't know what the heck I was doing. But I didn't give up. UBAWA: How did you decide on the idea for your 1st book? 2nd book? 3rd book, etc? ViVi: I know most people hear authors say their characters are voices in their heads. Well, it's true. My first published novel, Soul Catcher, are grown up versions of characters that have been with me for a very long time. I've always been fascinated by the paranormal. I'm from Louisiana so Voodoo, vampires, and demons make sense to me. I always loved the artistic twist Anne Rice's concept of Heaven and Hell in her book Memnoch the Devil. All those things come to play in Soul Catcher. It's about how our view of ourselves reflect how others see and treat us. It's about being redeemable no matter if you're born into what you think is evil. And most of all, it talks about how finding someone who truly loves you and loving yourself can break the confines of what we think holds true in life. That's sounds really deep. But it also fun fashion, killer fight scenes, and hot steamy sex for those who don't want their romance all serious. lol UBAWA: How long did it take you to complete your first book? What was the process like? ViVi: My first book that never saw the light of day took about two months to write. My second book, which is a project I started in my first creative writing class, took about four or five months with editing. I have a busy life so I write when I can. The writing part wasn't difficult for that book. The editing was a whole different story. Even now when I go back to it, I find things I wish I would've changed. UBAWA: What’s so rewarding about writing books and being an author? ViVi: I love bringing my characters to life. It’s a creative relief from the more serious side of my world. I enjoy the fact I get to share my strange thoughts with others and am excited when readers fall in love with my characters. UBAWA: Was there ever a time you felt like giving up? ViVi: Um...every other day. Ha! Writing is a double edged sword. It is fun and great during the process of getting thoughts on paper, but unless you just write for yourself, there comes a time when you must reveal yourself to the world. This industry can be cruel. You have to have thick skin. Not everyone is going to love your work and many of those people have no problems telling you just how much they hate it. I'm a perfectionist. Not a good thing to be in a world that has no black and white. Everything is subjective. Every work you put out lives in the grey. Although I've gotten better with the criticism, it still stings. And with the craziness in my life, some days I ask myself why the hell do I bother? Then someone writes a review about how they stayed up all night reading my book and I'm sucked back in. Or a character keeps nagging me until I tell their story. UBAWA: There’s more to being an author than writing a book. How do you manage to handle the business side of things? ViVi: There is so much more to being an author than putting pen to paper. Like I said earlier, that's the easy part. It's the business part of writing, which is difficult. All authors must promote and market their books, even those with the big NY publishers. Many of us still work our day jobs. (unless you have a wealthy benefactor DO NOT quit your day job) You hustle both until you write like Toni Morrison and can afford to quit. For me, this means a lot of late, late nights. My typical day runs from 6:00 AM to around 2:00 AM. On top of that, you plan in book signings, conferences, and other things that take you away from home. I work most of the time 7 days a week. You have to be in this because you love to write, not because you want an easy way to make money and stay at home. UBAWA: Do you have an editor or do you edit your own books? ViVi: All professional authors should have an editor. If you have a publisher, they should assign you an editor to work with. You will most likely work with more than one, a content editor, a line editor, and a copy editor. On my self-published books, I have my critique partners who take the first look. They also do it for my work which goes through my publishers. Then I have an editor I hired to work on content editing with me. And finally, it will go to a proofreader. I do this because I want my self-published work to be able to stand along any work that a publishing house puts out. This has MY name on it. I want to put out a quality product. Please don't edit your own book. You're too close to it to see the holes. UBAWA: Who does the cover art for your book(s)? ViVi: My current self-published series covers are designed by Hot Damn Designs. They have done all my graphic art and also my website. They are a fantastic company to work with. UBAWA: Do you ever encounter writer’s block? How do you get past it? ViVi: Yes. Simple answer is keep writing. Eventually, it comes to you. Or another great thing is to brainstorm with other writers. That's why it's great to be a part of a critique group or writers association. Sometime, you can just build a support network online. I've "met" so many wonderful authors through social media. UBAWA: How often do you write? ViVi: Honestly, probably three to four good nights a week. Some days I get caught up in the business of writing. Other days the story just won't come out. UBAWA: Tell us about your last book signing. ViVi: My last book signing was at the Barnes & Noble in Frederick, MD. It was nice to get into a big retail store. It took months of talking with them and their corporate offices, but I can say my book is on the shelf at B&N, even if it’s just one. And for my first self-published book, I think that's pretty good. It's wonderful to meet the readers. UBAWA: Beside social media, what other methods are you using to get the word out about your book(s)? ViVi: I try to check out businesses that link to my books. I write paranormal. In the Dueling with the Devil series, there is a lot of mystical elements. I partnered with a store specializing in mystical healing and readings to carry my book. I also go to reader and writer conferences to promote my writing. I guest blog or do blog hops. I hand out book marks and other promotional items when I'm out and leave them in bookstores. UBAWA: As a Woman of Color, what inspires you the most? ViVi: My children inspire me. I want them to see that they can do whatever they want as long as they are willing to work hard at it. When someone tells them they can't do something because of their color or where they come from, I want them to be able to say, "Yes I can. Because my Momma did it." UBAWA: Who is your biggest influence? ViVi: My influences vary. The classic African American female authors, like Toni Morrison and Alice Walker, have always broadened my mind and opened me up to the possibility of writing. When I think about my genre, there are very few women or men for that matter, who write paranormal romance or paranormal in general. L.A. Banks, who recently passed last year, was one of the only main stream African American women writing paranormal romance. She helped to show me I don't have to deny the genre I love even though it might be harder to break into. UBAWA: Have you ever done something in the past you regret? How did you get through it? ViVi: I can’t say there is anything I regret. Namely because my past has made me the woman I am today. If I look back, I could have made some better decisions. I might have focus more on my studies. I had my daughter at 19. I wouldn't want that for my child, but if I changed it, I would have the beautiful child who is grown into a wonderful woman. I think we get through things by learning from the choices we make. We grow by not continuing to make the same mistakes over and over again. You believe in yourself when others give up on you and keep pushing forward. UBAWA: How do you get through the tough times in life when life throws what it throws at you? ViVi: You have faith that there is something better on the other side of the hardship. I remember I have people depending on me. We as women tend to be the strength of our families. We hold things together. And remember, you're human. It's okay to breakdown sometimes. You just need to make sure to get back up to fight again. UBAWA: What is one goal you want to accomplish for yourself in 2013? ViVi: My goal for 2013 is to complete 3 books this year. That is a lofty goal for me with everything else I have going on. UBAWA: What do you have planned next? ViVi: I’m working on book 2 of my Dueling with the Devil series, Sweet Revenge. I have also started a new series called Gods of the Nile. UBAWA: How can readers and others in the literary community reach you? ViVi: I can be found in many places. The easiest place to find me is on my website at www.vividumas.com. I am also on Facebook and Twitter. Just search for Vivi Dumas. Kottyn (aka the Soft Spoken), born as Sheila Campbell has been writing for over 10 years. She has several books out and her latest is "Sweet Mangos." Kottyn recently competed in Sacramento’s "Love Jones Poetry Slam." She enjoys writing about love for any man and woman. Kottyn's other sensual poetry books include: "The Love Letter," "Strong in My Woman," and "He's Beautiful to Me.” She does not male bash or woman bash. Kottyn writes in hopes to bring people together, not tear them apart. She writes to take an active part in the solution of the problems that arise between men and women. “Love is a gift from God, everyone should have that.” Kottyn Campbell About "SWEET MANGOS" This book is about the beauty of loving a man and how he should love you. Sweet Mangos is very intense yet sensual. Kottyn will make you fall in love. The way she speaks of her love for a man, you will want to be in love if you’re not already. Her words will draw you into her heart, and her passion is displayed in every poem. "Sweet Mangos" is love making, sensuality, sexy, and beautiful; the man Kottyn speaks of is strong, intelligent and a gentleman. She fell in love with him at some point and her loving him made her angry which allowed her to write so beautifully about loving a man and how she desires his love. Kottyn speaks from her heart. UBAWA: When did you first decide you wanted to become an author? Kottyn: In 2009 is when I first made the decision. UBAWA: How did you decide on the idea for your 1st book? 2nd book? 3rd book, etc? Kottyn: Prior to 2009 my ex-husband always said I needed to write a book about how to be a real woman; however I was already writing poetry and people were asking when was I going to write a book so I decided to do a book of poetry and I had no idea of how to do that or what I wanted the first two books to be. I still wasn't sure and then I realized I wanted to write about love not just sex, to help people with having better relationships with one another. My fan base has been majority men who have told me that my writings helped their relationships or marriage in some way which make me feel so honored and proud. So I continue to write about love and the goodness of men oppose to mail bashing. UBAWA: How long did it take you to complete your first book? What was the process like? Kottyn: It took me about two months to complete my first book because I already had material typed up and written out. UBAWA: What’s so rewarding about writing books and being an author? Kottyn: Knowing that I made a difference in someone's life and relationship. UBAWA: Was there ever a time you felt like giving up? Kottyn: Yes...I felt like people were not paying attention to the real subject which is love. UBAWA: There’s more to being an author than writing a book. How do you manage to handle the business side of things? Kottyn: Business is my first love and handling it properly is very important to me. Communication with those I do business with is so important - paid or not, I deal with everyone the same. UBAWA: Do you have an editor or do you edit your own books? Kottyn: I don't have an editor however I plan to hire an editor for the next book. UBAWA: Who does the cover art for your book(s)? Kottyn: Hulon Thompson did Sweet Mangos. I did the designs on all my previous books because I enjoy doing it. UBAWA: Do you ever encounter writer’s block? How do you get past it? Kottyn: No I have never had that. I pray that I don't. I write from my heart and when God puts something on my heart, I write. UBAWA: How often do you write? Kottyn: minimum once a day if I'm really feeling it I write more. UBAWA: Tell us about your last book signing. Kottyn: It was great; it was in Chicago at a library. UBAWA: Beside social media, what other methods are you using to get the word out about your book(s)? Kottyn: word of mouth and by performing UBAWA: As a Woman of Color, what inspires you the most? Kottyn: God, Love and the Good I see in men inspires me the most UBAWA: Who is your biggest influence? Kottyn: Oprah, my grandmother and my aunt Nae UBAWA: Have you ever done something in the past you regret? How did you get through it? Kottyn: Yes I have. I got through it by not blaming others and moving. Keeping close to God is what really got me through. UBAWA: How do you get through the tough times in life when life throws what it throws at you? Kottyn: God always God UBAWA: What is one goal you want to accomplish for yourself in 2013? Kottyn: To sell over 3000 copies of my next books, Poetry's Rant and "Seduction’s" Lips UBAWA: What do you have planned next? Kottyn: I’m working on "Poetry's Rant," and "Seduction’s Lips” for a 2013 release and "Without Permission" for 2014. UBAWA: How can readers and others in the literary community reach you? Kottyn: I can be found on www.softspokenpoet.com Facebook;: PoetryAuthorKottynCampbell Twitter: KottynSoftSpken Reverbnation: Ms Kottyn Youtube: TheArtofPoets Tivona Elliott was born in Wichita, Ks on July 30, 1976. Growing up she loved to write. She found out writing was her get away from the realities of her life. Tivona was raised by her grandmother who taught her how to be strong. Without the knowledge and prayers of her grandmother, she would have never made it. Living life in Brothels and learning how to hustle from her uncles gave her the wisdom to survive in the tough streets. The one thing Tivona knew was how to hustle. Deciding to get out the business of pimps and prostitutes she traveled looking for love. True love is what she wanted, but never found. The only person she ever felt who loved her was her grandmother. Not receiving the love she wanted from her parents she turned to the streets and ended up gang banging, selling drugs, doing drugs, selling her soul and living a life of corruption. In and out of relationships, trying to find love, Tivona knew there was a better life out there for her. Livin the Fast Life was not something she wanted to do for the rest of her life; she knew she had to slow down and find out what her calling was. Writing and keeping journals were her passion. Through her trials and tribulations she needed something to give her an out. She needed to be able to express herself without hurting the one's she loved. No matter what was going on in her life, her journals could not be destroyed. Now, she realizes the words on the paper have a powerful meaning. Still afraid of sharing her story, she continued writing in her journal. In 2003, Tivona moved to Texas, hoping to make a better life for herself. Getting extremely sick and the doctors being unaware of what was wrong with her, Tivona became unable to work. Not knowing what she was going to do, Tivona knew hustling was always something she would have to fall back on. Now, she wants to hustle the right way. Not knowing where to begin, she heard a sermon from Joyce Meyer saying if you can't get a job, create a job. She knows now she has to create work for herself. Writing has always been her passion, and she knew it was time for her to tell her story. In 2010, Tivona published her first novel, Livin' the Fast Life. Not sure where to begin, she took her book on the road, selling it out the trunk of her car. While, on the road, she got sicker. Blacking out, Tivona was rushed to the hospital. Although she discovered she had Lupus, her courage, strength, and wisdom, would not allow her to stop living her dreams. She continues to pursue her dreams and encourages others to do the same. Writing is her life. Her recent titles include: Livin' the Fast Life and The UnMarritable coming Spring 2013. About “Livin' the Fast Life” Take a journey with Kenya Gardner as she lives the fast life. Sex, Lies, Drugs, Seduction, Betrayal and love, Kenya finds herself in the center of the fast life. No matter what life throws at Kenya, she stays true to her money. Based on a true story, Kenya will take you in a world of corruption. Will Kenya stay in the game, get out the game, or find the love she seeks? Find out in this raving novel as Kenya lives the fast life. UBAWA: When did you first decide you wanted to become an author? Tivona: Becoming an author has been a lifelong dream since childhood. In 2009, I decided to make it a reality. UBAWA: How did you decide on the idea for your 1st book? 2nd book? 3rd book, etc? Tivona: For Livin' the Fast Life, it is based on my life story. I knew the first book I wrote had to be about my life. The UnMarritable is the second part of the Fast Life Chronicles series. People wanted to know if Kenya found the love she was looking for. I had to give my readers what they were asking for. UBAWA: How long did it take you to complete your first book? What was the process like? Tivona: It took me one year to complete my first book. Starting the process was not easy. I had done my research, and tried to reach out to other authors, but couldn't get any real help. I didn't give up. I prayed and asked God to lead me in the right direction. I started working on my first novel and never looked back. Getting the book finished in six month time span, my computer broke down. I had to rewrite it. Once I went to save the book, using another computer, the computer functions stopped working. I then had to purchase a new computer and retype it all over again. UBAWA: What’s so rewarding about writing books and being an author? Tivona: It's rewarding to know my books touch people's lives. It's also good to be able to tell people I am an author and see the expression on their face. The most rewarding part is to know my nieces and nephews are proud of me for living my dreams. It gives them motivation, courage, and inspiration to live their dreams. UBAWA: Was there ever a time you felt like giving up? Tivona: There have been plenty of times I wanted to give up, but my motivation and determination would not allow me to give up. Being passionate about writing, giving up is not an option. UBAWA: There’s more to being an author than writing a book. How do you manage to handle the business side of things? Tivona: Every morning I have a meeting with the Fast Life family. We discuss the projects we are working on, the upcoming projects, and projects we need to do our research on. After meeting with them,I market, promote, and network. I do the majority of my writing in the evening. UBAWA: Do you have an editor or do you edit your own books? Tivona: I edit my own books. UBAWA: Who does the cover art for your book(s)? Tivona: Dan the camera man UBAWA: Do you ever encounter writer’s block? How do you get past it? Tivona: I haven’t encountered writer's block yet. I still have too much to say. UBAWA: How often do you write? Tivona: I write every day. UBAWA: Tell us about your last book signing. Tivona: The last book signing was extremely unorganized. When we arrived they did not have us set up. We had to pick the best spot in the store and set the table. We also noticed none of our marketing material was hanging in the store. They did have us on the book to show up, but none of their customers knew we were arriving. Instead of getting upset and leaving, we regrouped and went out and did our own promoting. Needless to say, we sold twenty books that day. We turned what could have been a disastrous day into a successful day. UBAWA: Beside social media, what other methods are you using to get the word out about your book(s)? Tivona: Book signings, Word of Mouth, Business Cards, Friends and Family, Beating the streets. UBAWA: As a Woman of Color, what inspires you the most? Tivona: My nieces and nephews inspire me the most. UBAWA: Who is your biggest influence? Tivona: Mya Angelou. UBAWA: Have you ever done something in the past you regret? How did you get through it? Tivona: My motto is; do nothing I might regret. Everything I have done in my life is a life experience. I don't regret any of it. In fact I am glad I did everything I did. It has made me the woman I am today. I might have hurt a lot of people along the way, but I had to live my life. The people I hurt, I apologized to. Not because I regret what I did to them, but because I didn't want their feelings to be hurt. I don't like to hurt people’s feeling, but I was not going to change who I was. My past has made me humble, patient, and understanding. UBAWA: How do you get through the tough times in life when life throws what it throws at you? Tivona: I pray and write a lot. It's the only thing that can take the stress away. It also gives me a clear mind to think rationally of my next move. UBAWA: What is one goal you want to accomplish for yourself in 2013? Tivona: Become a published Author instead of being a self-published Author. UBAWA: What do you have planned next? Tivona: Remake of Livin' the Fast Life, releasing The UnMarritable Spring 2013, and planning my book tour. UBAWA: How can readers and others in the literary community reach you? Tivona: Email address - fastlifemanagement@yahoo.com Facebook- Tivona Elliott or Livin the Fast Life Twitter- fastlifemngment Blogspot- livinthefastlife-fastlifemanagement@blogspot.com Amazon.co Cheryl Lacey Donovan is a multi-talented lecturer, educator, motivational speaker and author. She is a woman of integrity with a keen level of wisdom and humor that is nothing short of refreshing. An award winning bestselling author and biblical life coach, Cheryl has influenced the lives of thousands in the U.S. and abroad through her powerful life changing messages. Desiring to see the women efficiently armed with the knowledge, Cheryl’s passion is assisting others, especially women, in discovering their authentic purpose and destiny. Cheryl's gift of pulling out the very best in those she mentors and pushing them beyond their comfort zone through the word of God has led to her being called a "faith-walker” – calling those things that be not as though they were, she moves in grace and favor. Cheryl is married to her husband, Keith Donovan, of 19 years and she is the proud mother of 3 adult children and duchess (grandmother) of three handsome young boys. Her titles include: Women What the Hell are You Thinking Now Do You Still Do What Happens Happily Ever After The Ministry Of Motherhood Women What the Hell are You Thinking About “Women, What the Hell are You Thinking Now” You are pregnant with purpose, pregnant with greatness. Allow the baby to be born. Don’t permit the enemy to abort the baby. God has deposited something great on the inside of you and it’s time for your delivery! Let the weak say I’m strong and the poor say I’m rich; Rich with the power of the Spirit, Rich with the Word of God, Rich with health, Rich with strength and courage. Take authority over the enemy and declare dominion over everything God has for you. Reclaim your purpose, reclaim your hopes, reclaim your destiny, and reclaim your dreams! God has a big life for you, one that has peace, joy, and wholeness. His plan includes love and value, purpose and fulfillment, provision and supply. Whatever has caused you to be broken, the areas in your life that aren’t working or are ineffective, the areas where you feel powerless, doing nothing and going nowhere, God wants to put them back together again! But you can’t get to the upper level when you’re stuck on the ground floor. This book will speak to the inner recesses of your soul and cause you to really look at yourself in a way that perhaps you’ve never done before. This introspection will cause you to stand up and take notice of the woman that God has called you to be and to never again allow Satan to trick you into the behaviors of the past. Even if you aren’t where you want to be right now don’t despair. God isn’t through with you yet. You are a unique woman with a unique plan designed by God just for you. Women, What in Hell are you Thinking uses life lessons and biblical principles that will inspire you to walk in the life God has ordained for you. “I pray that this book will help you to become whole in your mind, your body, and your spirit” –Cheryl Donovan UBAWA: When did you first decide you wanted to become an author? Cheryl: Wow, that was about seven years ago now. It seems more like yesterday. I had been writing for some time - journaling to be more specific. I really didn't have aspirations on becoming an author but that inner voice kept compelling me to tell my story and share my experiences and insight. UBAWA: How did you decide on the idea for your 1st book? 2nd book? 3rd book, etc? Cheryl: All my books are reflections of personal experiences and encounters with others. UBAWA: How long did it take you to complete your first book? What was the process like? Cheryl: My first book came tumbling out rather quickly. It took about six months because it was really a personal testimony. It was very cathartic because many of the issues revealed in the book I had never spoken of out loud. My voice was being heard and it felt great! UBAWA: What’s so rewarding about writing books and being an author? Cheryl: Being able to relay a message of hope and inspiration is the most rewarding for me. It blesses me tremendously when someone says they were helped by something they read in one of my books. Most people see your glory but they don't really know your story. I'm glad to share my valley to mountain top experiences in hopes of helping someone else see the light at the end of the tunnel. UBAWA: Was there ever a time you felt like giving up? Cheryl: Surely! Many times obstacles and roadblocks pop up to deter me from what I know I am supposed to do. It's at those moments I rely on my faith, fortitude, and tenacity to get me through. It's not easy but getting to the other side sure is sweet. UBAWA: There’s more to being an author than writing a book. How do you manage to handle the business side of things? Cheryl: That was probably the first major lesson I learned. While many would believe getting the words on paper would be difficult, that's usually the east part compared to getting books in the hands of your readers. Research and development are integral in the grand scheme of things. You must have a marketing and promotions plan in place. It doesn't have to cost a lot of money but it does require a lot of time. UBAWA: Do you have an editor or do you edit your own books? Cheryl: Editing it the one thing you MUST invest in. No one wants to read a book full of errors. That doesn't mean that occasionally one doesn't get by but when the book is riddled with them the reader finds it hard to keep up and it lessens your accountability as a writer. UBAWA: Who does the cover art for your book(s)? Cheryl: My publisher does all the cover art for my books. UBAWA: Do you ever encounter writer’s block? How do you get past it? Cheryl: I have on occasion experienced writers block. In those instances I step away from the pen and paper and find other ways to relax my mind. UBAWA: How often do you write? Cheryl: I write regularly. If not daily, every other day. UBAWA: Tell us about your last book signing. Cheryl: My last book signing went really well. I do find however that incorporating a presentation of some sort with the signing helps to sell more books. UBAWA: Beside social media, what other methods are you using to get the word out about your book(s)? Cheryl: I travel quite a bit doing speaking engagements. I send postcards to readers who have purchased my other books. I also write articles and do seminars and workshops on my books topics. UBAWA: As a Woman of Color, what inspires you the most? Cheryl: I'd have to say the Word of God. I know it may sound cliché but many times scripture is all I have to keep going. Reciting and meditating on affirmations and promises from the Word help me to stay focused and on point. UBAWA: Who is your biggest influence? Cheryl: My biggest influence is my husband. He is my biggest cheerleader. He travels with me when he can and he always encourages me to do what I was called to do. UBAWA: Have you ever done something in the past you regret? How did you get through it? Cheryl: I think we all have. But it's those things that allow me to write the books I write. Without those testimonies of faith and triumph I don't know that I would have anything to say. Through those trials I learned how to persevere, how to face adversity with courage, and just how strong I really am. And now I can tell others how to walk in favor and expectancy. UBAWA: How do you get through the tough times in life when life throws what it throws at you? Cheryl: I've been called the faith walker by some and I do believe that my faith has been a key factor in my making it this far. At no time did I ever consider I was permanently down for the count. If one door closed I made it a point to look for the next open door. Prayer, meditation on the Word, encouragement from the triumphs in my journey, all these things help me get through the tough times. UBAWA: What is one goal you want to accomplish for yourself in 2013? Cheryl: My goal for this year is to continue reaching out to those in need of a word of encouragement, inspiration, and hope. UBAWA: What do you have planned next? Cheryl: We are launching the first full season of Wisdom for Everyday Life, an inspirational talk show airing in Houston and surrounding areas. We are looking into having it aired on additional networks as well. In addition to the television broadcast I will continue to travel and speak on topics aimed at helping people, particularly women discover their purpose. My mentoring/coaching activity has picked up in the last year so I look to do more of that as well as monthly empowerment calls and seminars. UBAWA: How can readers and others in the literary community reach you? Cheryl: If you "Google" me I'm there. I also have a facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/cheryl,donovan. I am on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/thefaithwalker, and my website is http://www.thefaithwalker.org. I can be emailed at cherylspeaks@gmail.com. To book me for events my booking agent Carolyn Hall can be contacted at 203 565 6170. Married at sixteen, a mother twice by seventeen, and thrice a mother and divorced by twenty-four, Adrienne Thompson is no stranger to adversity. Not your typical teenage mother, she went on to complete her college degree and to earn her nursing license. She attributes God’s faithfulness as the catalyst for her success in life. Now, having raised two children as a divorced mother, with a third fast approaching adulthood, she is fulfilling her dream of becoming a successful author. Using the lessons that life has so expertly taught her as a guideline (betrayal, abusive relationships, self-esteem issues, witnessing the deteriorating effects of drug abuse), Adrienne creates stories that will both entertain and inspire the reader. All of Adrienne's current releases have appeared on at least two different Amazon bestsellers lists. Her titles include: Little Sister See Me Lovely Blues (Bluesday Book II) When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven) Been So Long Bluesday About “Little Sister” Readers captivated by Been So Long will eagerly devour Little Sister. A runaway at the age of twelve, Cleo Williams is now an adult with her own family. As she faces down the demons of her past, will she lose her family and her sanity? UBAWA: When did you first decide you wanted to become an author? Adrienne: After being a closet writer for years, it took the encouragement of my co-workers, who had read some of my work on my blog, to convince me to publish my work and become an author. UBAWA: How did you decide on the idea for your 1st book? 2nd book? 3rd book, etc? Adrienne: I am an avid music lover and initially, I wanted Bluesday, my first book, to be about an up and coming singer. As I began writing, the story took on a life of its own. My second book, Been So Long, started with one sentence that kept running through my head, and from that I built an entire story. My third book was centered around my love for music and love for stories. With all of my books, an idea hits my mind and my imagination takes it from there to a finished product. UBAWA: How long did it take you to complete your first book? What was the process like? Adrienne: My first book took about six months for me to complete. I don't really have a formal process for writing. I am blessed in that if the idea comes, the stories basically write themselves. I'm really just a conduit for the stories. UBAWA: What’s so rewarding about writing books and being an author? Adrienne: The most rewarding thing for me is building relationships with my readers. I have met and interacted with some awesome people. And nothing feels better than reading a message from a reader who says my work has taught them something or changed them in some way. There is an awesome power in the pen! UBAWA: Was there ever a time you felt like giving up? Adrienne: Um, yeah. How about yesterday? lol. This is a hard gig, I can't deny that. There are a lot of ups and downs and uncertainties. This business is not for the faint at heart. But even when I feel like giving up, I find myself writing a story in my head. If this is your true calling, giving up is not even a possibility for you. UBAWA: There’s more to being an author than writing a book. How do you manage to handle the business side of things? Adrienne: I work hard, and I mean very hard. I probably work 80 or more hours a week - networking, marketing, researching, writing, brainstorming, formatting, rewriting, and so on and so forth. I am very driven and motivated and determined, so I don't mind the work. And I have an awesome business partner who keeps me on track and keeps me out of trouble, lol. UBAWA: Do you have an editor or do you edit your own books? Adrienne: Alyndria Mooney is my wonderful editor and I thank God for her! I wouldn't advise anyone to edit their own work. It's always good to have another pair of eyes to look over your work. When you're the writer, you know what it's supposed to say, and that makes it easy for you to miss mistakes. UBAWA: Who does the cover art for your book(s)? Adrienne: Corey Burkes created the cover for Bluesday. I created the covers for all of my other books. UBAWA: Do you ever encounter writer’s block? How do you get past it? Adrienne: Okay, I know I'm going to get heckled for this, but, no. I've never had it. I don't write unless I have a story in my head, and for me that's just about all the time. UBAWA: How often do you write? Adrienne: When the mood and inspiration hits me. Sometimes that's every day, all day, and sometimes, that's once a week, UBAWA: Tell us about your last book signing. Adrienne: Hmmm, I haven't had one in a while. I think it was at an event I attended back in the fall; it went pretty well. I sold some books and met some great authors. I enjoyed it. UBAWA: Beside social media, what other methods are you using to get the word out about your book(s)? Adrienne: I'm working on a marketing plan that will include other online media and print media. UBAWA: As a Woman of Color, what inspires you the most? Adrienne: The good and bad of life itself inspires me more than anything. UBAWA: Who is your biggest influence? Adrienne: God, because he leads and directs me along this literary journey. My human inspiration would be my children. My greatest desire is to make them proud of me and to inspire them to follow their dreams. UBAWA: Have you ever done something in the past you regret? How did you get through it? Adrienne: I've had some pretty regretful relationships. I got through them with God's help and I learned from them, and now I write about them :) UBAWA: How do you get through the tough times in life when life throws what it throws at you? Adrienne: Through prayer and faith. I have faith that God has great things in store for me if I just hold on and have patience and do my part. UBAWA: What is one goal you want to accomplish for yourself in 2013? Adrienne: To make it to number one on somebody's best seller's list. I'm not choosy about which list it is, lol UBAWA: What do you have planned next? Adrienne: Been So Long 2 (Body and Soul) is up next. So all of those Been So Long fans better get ready!! UBAWA: How can readers and others in the literary community reach you? Adrienne: They can email me at: tapestrywriter@gmail.com Or like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-Adrienne-Thompson/300208429995218 Or follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/A_H_Thompson Or check out my website: http://adriennethompsonwrites.webs.com/ |
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