Featured Interview With Diane Wilkie
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a freelance writer and author based in Birmingham in the United Kingdom. My writing covers Various areas including articles for various publications, as well as the Autobiography of Raj Jarrett published in 2006. My more recent published books include Run for your Life, Knocking on heaven’s door, Trouble in paradise, and Surviving Domestic violence (a simple guide to breaking free).
I write from the heart, and draw on my own unique life’s journey, to offer inspiration and hope and added colour to my work.
Previously I worked with women and children who have survived domestic violence. It is an honour and a privilege to work with these real heroes of life!
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always loved books and from an early age, I read everything I could get my hands on! I started writing when I was still at school. I remember my English teacher used to beg me to only write two pages whenever I was writing an essay, otherwise, I would write so much he hardly had time to read anyone else’s work!
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Francine Rivers and Sophie Kinsella are my favorite authors. I particularly enjoy biographies and autobiographies and this is what inspires a lot of my writing.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
Surviving domestic violence invites everyone to understand that no-one has to remain a victim but can instead choose to be a survivor! Often domestic violence is perceived as an unfortunate, inevitable life situation that cannot be changed or escaped from! You can, however, fight back and receive the most rewarding prizes that you deserve; the gifts of safety, choice, and freedom within your relationships. This is a practical, down to earth guide, detailing what domestic violence is, how to recognize it, as well as the strategies to follow to be able to successfully break free, get your life back, become happy and liberated, and ready to make up for lost time! Freedom is worth fighting for, and the rest of your life starts now! You will learn how to: (1) Identify what is domestic violence (2) Learn how to practically break free) (3) Learn what is a healthy relationship (4) Understand the different agencies that provide help and support(5) Become equipped to survive, conquer and get your life back. The book took me four years to write off and on.
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