Featured Interview With Mellisha Carter-Linton
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am an Internal Auditor, Author, Empowerment Coach, Mentor and the mother of two awesome human beings. I have won medals in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Literary Arts competition in 2018 and 2019.
I was raised in the parish of St. Catherine located on the beautiful island nation of Jamaica in the West Indies, where I still live. I have no pets, as yet.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My earliest introduction to books was at about the age of 4yrs old. My mother had a book with pictures with the names of the images underneath and she would teach me from the book.
I was introduced to story writing in high school, as it was a requirement for sitting the external Caribbean English examination. My English Teacher did an excellent job at teaching the art of story writing, which unearth a talent that I never knew I had. She made me believe I could.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
When I was younger I loved reading mystery books such as Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys. I was intrigued by the stories and the authors ability to hold my interest from start to finish. I now prefer inspirational books. I admire the work of Author Terri Savelle Foy.
My writings are now inspired by my Christian Faith and my life experiences.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
My book “From Bitterness to Betterness. Principles to Change Your Outlook on Life,” chronicles the life of a young girl named Genie who was born to a teenage mother, who was unprepared for her arrival. Genie grew up to suffer from severe emotional abuse which resulted in her suffering from low self esteem, as she harboured unhealthy, self-destructive thoughts.
The principles outlined in the book will offer guidance on the power of forgiveness, breaking generational curses, establishing a road map for your life, pursuing your purpose and reassuring your parents that even though you suffered at their hands, they did their best under the circumstances.
The outline for my book was written in 2016 and it was my 1st failed attempt at entering the national essay writing competition. I had some trauma in my life and I picked it up (the script) in 2021, found a publisher and completed it in 2022. I initially had a challenge in writing more than 3000 words (this was the required word count for the essays) but with coaching I was able to complete the manuscript.
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