Featured Interview With Sharon Jenkins
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in Hampton, Virginia. I now live in Houston, Texas. I don’t have any pets, but I do dog sit on occasion.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
When I was eight I found out that I was good at writing. I did not have the courage to pursue the dream of being an author until I was “grown.” As a result, I’ve developed an intense love for reading, writing, authors and the authorship process. My desire is to leave this earth completely empty of all the books I have inside of me. Leaving a literary legacy is important to me.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite authors are Michelle Stimpson, Deeanne Gist, and ReShonda Tate Billingsley. I love historical romance novels. Although I love fiction, I am a non-fiction author. I am inspired by other authors to develop tools that will help them do what the love successfully.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
13 authorpreneurs that have successfully mastered the art of Authorpreneurship are featured in my latest release, Will the R.E.A.L. Authorprenueur Please Stand Up?. The book features such successful authorpreneurs as Nina Amir, Joel Friedlander, Rochelle Carter, Tyora Moody, Brian Smith, Matilda Butler and W. Terry Whalin. Getting all 13 authors’ compilations complete and edited was an adventure that took six months, but my passion for authors kept me as tenacious as a pit bull in getting it done.
The term authorpreneur is a relatively new term in the literary industry. It combines the words “author” and “entrepreneur” to define the 21st Century author. Jenkins states, “Authorpreneurs are a rare breed. They authentically combine two skill sets, “writing” and “entrepreneurship,” to create a space in the literary marketplace for their creativity.” I invite authors and entrepreneurs to support the July book launch for Will the R.E.A.L. Authorpreneur Please Stand Up?.
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