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Featured Interview With Ben Krieger

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m a third generation Washingtonian. I’ve moved away a few times, but never for more than a year and I always came back. I lost my one true love, a 100lb swamp mutt named Morrison to cancer a few years ago. Now I love vicariously through my best human friend’s pupper Pierogi.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always loved to read sci-fi, but I let learning disabilities including dyslexia convince me that I couldn’t write until recently. Three years ago I started drafting Under the Shadow of the Plateau, and even thought that is just coming out now, the sequel, Blood Beneath Water, and the graphic novel prequel, Regenesis, will also be out this year.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Frank Herbert, easy question. His ability to weave social issues into his worldbuilding and characters elevated science fiction to a whole new level for me. Until then I’d really loved B paperbacks and didn’t know what science fiction was capable of.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The whole Frontier Forever series is about marginalized communities. Most of it is focused on how people interact with governance and technological dependence, but there are also core bits about gender and neurodiversity, and what it means to be human. With no modesty, I’ll say that it’s very well worked into a fast paced adventure through a terrifying prediction of what the future might look like.

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Featured Interview With Madhushree Das

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
The Author is an intuitive versifier and artistical idealist. Empowering people through the magic of words is her superpower. She loves the euphony of nature in the dusk and dawn. Drop by her Instagram at @ mystic_mithi25 or email her at mystic.mithi25@gmail.com. The Author was raised in India and currently living in India. When the Mystic meets a Starfish her debut collection of Poetry.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was a logophile for a long time but the writing was never in the picture until one day, it happened like a clap of thunder in a clear blue sky.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Rumi and his mystical poems influenced me a great deal to become a poet; what I am now. My Favourite genre to read is Poetry. Sometimes I do read fiction. My favourites Authors are Rumi, Pablo Neruda, John Green, Ruth ware, Nicholas Sparks and so on.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The collection of poetry “When the mystic meets a Starfish” illustrated the stirring and enchanting poems. In this world where we all have lost to feel the magic of true love in life, my poems aim to be a perfect panacea for all the aching hearts who lost their hope in divinity. It will inspire people to traverse through the infinite darkness and feel the mystical light till eternity. I only wanted to convey and share “The Deepness” with readers. I encourage everyone to know about the deepness as a way of life for getting a pearl you have to dive into the deep ocean.

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Featured Interview With Clinton Bezan

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised on a farm in western Manitoba and currently live in central Alberta. I have farmed all of my life and have always been surrounded by cattle, horses, pigs, poultry, cats and dogs. I have a special place in my heart for all animals and have been truly blessed to have had many unique experiences and relationships with them.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I never aspired to be a writer. In late 2018 I felt the Holy Spirit gently nudge me to write and I resisted at first but finally capitulated to his relentless yet tender pressure. Early in January 2019 I began the most exhilarating journey of my life. Not knowing how to write or what to say, I sat down at my computer and as fast as I could type, the words flowed out from my fingers onto the page. This continued in 15 to 20 minute spurts each day and I wrote my first book Truth Cries Out in six weeks. A year later I had completed my first three books.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite author is the Apostle Paul who is responsible for nearly half of the New Testament. My favorite book is the Holy Bible and God is who inspires me to write. I have had profound encounters with him and he has richly blessed me.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book, which will be published in the spring of 2021 is entitled Revelation of Truth. It explores the covert power structure of the deep state and the nefarious dark spiritual forces at play in the progression to a new world order and one world government. The book illustrates how the phenomenon of the COVID 19 pandemic, increased draconian controls over humanity, increased socialism and the collapse of the world financial system will ultimately culminate in the tyrannical rule of the antichrist during the Great Tribulation predicted in the Bible.

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Featured Interview With Jasmine Young

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a 27 year-old half Taiwanese, half-Caucasian American from NorCal. I’ve lived and travelled all over the world, from Taiwan to Belarus, to now, my permanent home of Florida. It was only after I obtained my MA in Teaching at Columbia University that I realized that traditional education was standardizing kids and not teaching them to live up to their full potential – and so, I embarked on my own hero’s journey to publish YA fantasy and inspire teens to rise up to become the inner legends they already are. Today, I’m fighting life’s giants and gaining new victories with my sidekick, Mau the overweight tabby!

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I started writing when I was eleven, but it wasn’t until I read Christopher Paolini’s Eragon as a fourteen-year-old that I began writing my own full-length novels. My first one was a total ripoff of the Inheritance Cycle, lol! (But that’s how the writing journey starts for some of us, right?)

Crazy enough, my current series – including my #1 Amazon bestselling debut, Stormfire – is a family descendant of that original Eragon-inspired series I wrote as a middle schooler!

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Now, in my late twenties, YA fantasy remains my favorite genre and escape. Paolini will forever be my favorite because of how he’s inspired me. As I get older, I am hunting for the next Paolini in my life. So far, some favorite authors have been Suzanne Collins, Marie Lu, Sabaa Tahir, and Holly Black.

Every day challenges and victories continue to inspire my writing. As an author, I think it’s so important to not just master the craft, but human psychology as well. The more you understand yourself and other people, the more you’ll be able to write really compelling characters (and plots).

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Four teens may be the only hope of stopping the world’s end, beginning with one boy. Can fourteen-year-old Jaime rise to liberate his kingdom—even if he must burn with the rest of his family?

Phew. Believe it or not, it never gets any easier for an author to describe what her book is about in a few sentences.

But would you believe that when Stormfire, my YA fantasy debut, came out, my first review was two stars on Goodreads? I was really devastated. Talk about a fresh aspiring author turned published author who felt her dreams had been crushed. What’s even crazier is that a year later, Stormfire is now a two-time #1 Bestseller on Amazon.

This book is really about how the youngest people can make the biggest impact… AND achieve their dreams. If you’re an aspiring author, or an aspiring anything, look at Stormfire and believe that YOU can make it.

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Featured Interview With Fre’Derick “Ziggy” Redd III

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Ziggy was originally born and raised in Greenville, MS, and later moved to Houston TX in 2014 were he underwent cancer treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He later transitioned (passed away) from his 7 year battle with cancer at the age of 10 in June 2018.
He didn’t have any real pets, but he did have a stuffed animal (dog) named Waffles.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
He always had a passion for school and learning from his toddler years till his passing in 2018.
Ziggy would write all the time with his younger sister Zai who helped illustrate the book after his passing. Writing and creativity was a apart of their bonding.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
There are no particular authors just those books and genres that interested him. His mother (Author Philandis Stovall) inspired him to write along with his grandmother Doris Stovall.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
As a cancer patient, attending school and learning to read was challenging for Ziggy. However, his strong determination pushed him to succeed.Ziggy was excited to be among his peers daily and looked forward to the social interaction. School gave Ziggy more knowledge and confidence in putting words that he could verbalize onto paper. Words became sentences, sentences became paragraphs, and paragraphs became stories. Ziggy would dramatically act out his stories as he and his sister Zai would play together. Often, Zai would follow Ziggy’s lead as he would give her the details of the story word for word, instructing her on what he needed her to say. He would also draw pictures to help her understand.He was the writer, director, and lead in every story he wrote!This story highlights Ziggy’s strength, a gift for entertainment, and was published as encouragement for other children and adults who are on a cancer journey. In spite of his health condition, Ziggy never lost focus on the things he wanted to do during his lifetime.”The Mystery of the Missing Ring” is a continuation of Ziggy and Zai’s beautiful sibling bond that we, his family, hope will be shared with others and thereby allowing Ziggy to live on in the hearts and minds of others for eternity.

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Featured Interview With Chiara Talluto

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hello, my name is Chiara Talluto. I’m a wife, busy mom, author, and a woman after God’s heart. As I ponder this declaration, I find it more appropriate to claim that I am a woman after God’s heart first. He has given me a gift of writing, and I honor Him through my written works. So, pull up a chair and stay awhile.

People often ask what kind of writing I do. I tell them… I write Inspirational/Christian drama empowering women to discover their faith, use perseverance to overcome adversity, and become heroes of their own destinies. I also write middle-grade fantasy-fairy tales to encourage girls in developing strong morals and values, and to always stand up for what is right.

I am a first generation American in my Italian family and the middle-child with an older and younger sister. My parents immigrated to this country from Italy in 1965. They learned to speak the language, learned how to drive American-made cars, and became US citizens. My parents are retired now, spending more than fifty-years working in their trade. My mother was a seamstress and my father was a tailor. Growing up, I never worried about whether my jeans were too long or my tops weren’t fitted right, it was expected that having both parents who sewed, we never had holes in our socks, missing buttons on the blouses, and broken pant zippers. Unfortunately, their amazing talents didn’t transfer down to me or my sisters.

If anything I’ve learned growing up Italian in America, is to work hard in everything because language would be my mom and dad’s challenge. While learning English was the toughest thing for my parents, their strong work ethic prevailed and hard work did pay off. They spent many years working two jobs supporting the family and striving for the American Dream.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was a latch-key kid and often took care of my younger sister. I was never the smart student, I didn’t have a lot of friends, but I loved riding my bike and playing tennis against the brick wall of the apartment building where we lived.

To escape my childhood responsibilities, I began reading. I loved the Nancy Drew series and Hardy Boys books. The library was a couple miles away and I rode my bike to and from almost every day, I couldn’t get enough of the stories. I began keeping a journal at the age of eleven. Soon, I began writing poems. My love for the written word was sparked by all that reading. It wasn’t until my late teens that I discovered Danielle Steele novels and began to pen stories of my own. I continued writing longer prose as much as I could during a prosperous career as a Human Resources Recruiter, and then as an Instructional Designer. I received many awards and accolades for my accomplishments, and my work responsibilities grew, but there was something missing. I began to devote less and less time to my joy of writing. And soon, my creativity began to suffer. It wasn’t until after much soul-searching and some tough decision-making that I finally left the corporate world to start writing full-time. That was fifteen years ago. You could say I had a “premature midlife crisis”.

Today, I am the CEO of my home, practicing wife to my husband, mommy to our two daughters, and writer of all things that need to be put on paper. My family often tells me that I am the Master Storyteller in our household because I have a passion for writing about people who struggle with decisions and conflicts that arise in their lives.

All of my writings contain an element of Christianity and faith. I never set out to be a writer, or a Christian writer for that matter, it just happened. It’s who I am and who I was meant to be. Writing is my outlet, a spilling of emotions, random thoughts, and imaginary characters that consume my mind twenty-four hours a day. I need to write, just like I need to eat, exercise, and breathe. And so folks, that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it…

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I enjoy stories about human complexities. I like real-life stories, and have been drawn to writings that have a biblical theme, are motivational, and encouraging. I admire writers like…

Eric Wilson – October Baby and Fireproof
Judy Blume
Karen Kingsbury
Richard Paul Evans
Mitch Albom
Billy Coffey
Rachel Hauck
C.S. Lewis – Chronicles of Narnia
Hans Christian Andersen
Tim Lahaye – Left Behind
Adriana Trigiani – Big Stone Gap
David Baldacci – The Christmas Train
Travis Thrasher – Marvelous and American Omen
Ernest Hemingway
Jack Keroerac
Charles Bukowski

Each of these remarkable authors are able to write believable characters, digging deep into their sub-conscience, and exploring and unraveling their tragedies and triumphs.

I often tell people I have two addictions: reading and writing. I feel restless and empty when I can’t read fiction, write my deepest thoughts in my journal, or even write down story ideas. Writing calms me, centers me, and provides a healthy outlet for my communication with imaginary friends.

I write for the euphoric desire and need to transfer spiraling thoughts into words that move people emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I love taking everyday life situations and circumstances that people encounter, struggle and conquer, and turn it into creative storylines.

I balance my writing by doing one project at a time. That is, completing that “one” particular project. I can be writing, reading, editing many things at the same time, but once I know what I’m going to do with a writing project, I set a goal to complete it to the end.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Straight from my Press Release:

From the three-time Five Star Readers’ Favorite REVIEW RECIPIENT, Chiara Talluto, author of Love’s Perfect Surrender, Petrella, the Gillian Princess, and A Tribute To Tulipia, comes the highly anticipated release of She Made It Matter, an inspirational drama.

She Made It Matter is a compelling tale of one woman’s fight to regain sobriety, find salvation, and earn forgiveness after years of guilt from being abandoned by her mother and then losing her brother to cancer, a struggle to vanquish the demons of her past and make her life right again.

This story tackles the difficult subjects of family abandonment, alcohol abuse, and food dependencies; compulsions and addictions caused by the trauma of one’s past.

Amanda Reynolds is vulnerable. Like most humans we err and make mistakes, and harbor grudges and secrets that can create huge reservoirs of pain if not addressed. Amanda is stuck in the past, and stuck in the pain, and the only way to cope with it is alcohol.

WHILE WRITING the story, Chiara thought about her own idols and addictions and how she could break them. She thought about how a person with a perfect life is able to throw it all away over something that consumes their mind and body. She thought about a person who cannot move forward because of horrible past experiences. She pondered the ongoing domestic abuse and abandonment of children in our society. Most importantly, Ms. Talluto thought about the human condition, and the temptations that can lure one in the wrong direction.

Ms. Reynolds has to face her fears and QUASH the demons of her past so that she can live again. It is a daring attempt to confront things head on. But, we are encouraged to know that tough situations don’t last long; BUT tough people do.

… The work ABOUT addiction is heart-breakingly accurate, delivering a realistic emotional quality which both endears Amanda to us as a character and also teaches important real life lessons about the judgments we often place on people who are alcohol dependent… (K.C. Finn from Readers’ Favorite)

… Author Chiara Talluto gives the reader a realistic tale of someone searching for a purpose, for validation that they mean something, that they are worth more than just being left or abandoned… (Michelle Randall from Readers’ Favorite)

She Made It Matter is available in print and electronic editions everywhere books are sold. More information on the author and all her writings can be found at www.chiaratalluto.com.

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Featured Interview With Blue Spruell

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Blue Spruell lived and worked in Japan for several years before returning to Atlanta. A trial lawyer and certified mediator, he runs his own firm, The Outlaw Firm, specializing in family law and civil litigation. An internationally recognized black belt instructor, he also owns Peachtree Aikikai, a dojo for Japanese martial arts.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
From the moment I heard Treasure Island as a bedtime story, I was hooked on stories, and I was writing my own stories by the time I was 8.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
J.R.R. Tolkien truly inspired me, but many authors inspire me, and I love history and historical fiction.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Tarō is the quintessential hero of three timeless Japanese folktales: Kintarō (Golden Boy), Urashima Tarō (Island Boy), and Momotarō (Peach Boy). Each legend stands alone, bearing no relation to the others except in name. Some years ago, I saw a parallel between the personalities of Japan’s three Great Unifiers and Momotarō’s animal companions, the pheasant, monkey, and dog. I thought it might be amusing to write a short story drawing on this comparison. What began as a little excursion became a grand adventure. While the rest may not be history per se, I hope the reader will enjoy this new yarn as much as I enjoyed spinning it.

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Featured Interview With Thoughts of Expression

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Dan,
originally from Philadelphia, has been a musician for over 40 years, playing in various bands throughout his musical career. He is currently a solo guitarist, who performs in the tri state area, with a passion for poetry. He decided to use his talent for poetry in his book titled Thoughts of Expression; a book full of love, gained and lost, of emotion, held and cherished, and of thoughts, expressed and implied.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
around 55 I had a deep feeing for poetry and started writing it

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
John Grisham, Thomas Goodfellow, Virginia Wright

Tell us a little about your latest book?
A book full of love, gained and lost, of emotion, held and cherished, and of thoughts, expressed and implied.

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Featured Interview With Chaitali Nath

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Chaitali Nath. I’m 18 now, but was 15 when Soul Spoken came out. It feels like it was yesterday but it’s been over two years. Time does fly by!
I’ve completed my plus two from Delhi Public School, Siliguri and am currently pursing MBBS (Medical Sciences) from CMSDH, Kolkata. I love reading, writing, listening to music. I’ve recently started writing songs and composing them as well, but I doubt they’ll be out anytime soon. I’m working on my next now and let’s hope that works well.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have been reading since I was 6 or 7, maybe younger. My father got me my first book, and it hasn’t stopped since. As far as being a writer is concerned, I started writing quite early on, but those writings are not in Soul Spoken. I might have been around 9 when I started writing

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Roald Dahl was a favorite growing up. As of now, I enjoy reading pretty much everything, except horror, because I’m scared of it. I don’t Have any favorite authors now, because I feel each of them has shaped me in a different way through their books.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Soul Spoken is the journey of a beautiful heart spoken through a soul

Adolescence is that time period of person’s life where he/she is generally interpreted as a confused adult or an overgrown child; though this is the ‘misinterpretation’ that needs to be subsided. Teenage is a completely different phase of life – an intermediate between the other two. A person develops in all areas during this phase. A teenager is a different kind of individual – unique and distinctive with intense emotions about all aspects of life, be it love, parents, education, friends or life in general.
‘Soul Spoken’ published by White Falcon Publishing has been written from a teenager’s view on the world and its constituents. After all, the world hasn’t seen how a teenager has seen it. The author has tried to expose the intricate web of felings that teenagers come across. The book has three parts – Poems; Quotes, Musings and Open Letters; and Stories. Poems are raw and reflect the feelings of the author vividly. The section of Quotes, Musings and Open Letters is inspiring and thought provoking, something that we all can ponder over. Short-stories concentrate on the creation of mood keeping in mind the storyline.

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Featured Interview With Phil Bellamy

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hi I’m Phil, originally from Norwich UK, and now living in North Somerset with my wife and two children, and dog Teddy.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have been an avid reader of personal finance and self help books for many years, although I didn’t start writing until last year during the pandemic. It seemed like a good idea at the time.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Financial self hep books by rich dad poor dad. Very inspiring collection of books.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
It’s a fact of modern life that money makes the world go round. Unfortunately, most people are not taught financial literacy during formal education, and they end up not fully understanding money, or how the system works.
This can lead to poor financial choices being made, resulting in less income or more debt, and a lifelong uphill struggle to make ends meet.
By mastering the art of money, you can make it work hard for you, instead of you working hard for it.
This book includes
• What money is and where it came from
• Different ways of making money
• How to save money on nearly everything
• Budgeting and financial plans and goals
• How to avoid scams and online fraud
• An introduction to the main asset classes
• A road map to financial freedom

Learning and understanding these simple skills will provide you with the confidence and knowledge to be able to earn more money, generate a passive income, convert savings into investments and assets, and ultimately achieve financial freedom!

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Featured Interview With Sunshine Rodgers

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in Virginia and spent quite a few years in Tennessee. Though I loved the mountains, my name is Sunshine and I am a summer girl all the way. So when I couldn’t handle the snow and ice anymore, I migrated down south to “the Sunshine State” and I have been living in Florida for several years with my husband, Travis. I am a Best Selling Author to 8 books. I am also a blogger, a Brand Ambassador/social media influencer and Entrepreneur.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I love reading! Even as a kid, I would ask for more books on Christmas and birthdays. My favorite series was “Animorphs” by K.A. Applegate and “Goosebumps” by R.L. Stine. I collected them all! I started writing in a journal when I was 9 years old and I have never stopped writing! I use inspiration from my life to write my stories. My books are about friendship, family, love, romance, marriage and wholesome material for any age to enjoy. I do have one PG-13 Dark Fiction called “After You: A Demon is Always Lurking Nearby” which is a modern day twist on the C.S. Lewis classic “A Screwtape Letters.”

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite genre to read is Inspirational Fiction, Nonfiction and Documentaries. My favorite authors are Gene Edwards (” A Tale of Three Kings”) , C.S. Lewis (“The Screwtape Letters”) and John Eldredge (“Wild at Heart”). These authors have a passion that just jumps off the pages, and I would love to imitate that creativity in my own writing. These authors break the borders of the imagination and take their readers into deep worlds, fantastical settings and introduce elaborate characters. I also try to explore a deep range in my writings as some of my books are set in Heaven, one is set in Hades, one is told from a demon’s point of view, another from the view of a Paradise Worker. I love books that make you think and I love writing speculative fiction.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is a Young Adult Fiction Novel “The Characters Within,” inspired by my time working at Florida’s most popular theme park!

Brittany Myers is stuck. She hates her role as a Cheese Crusader to Florida’s popular Cheddar and Such theme park! She is sick of the guests, the heat and working at the Fun at the Parm Attraction which features the animatronics Patty the Pretzel and Peter the Breadstick.

Her only relief from the monotony is writing chapters in her upcoming novel “The Carnival Ride” where she tells stories with theatrical scenes about her co-workers, her fears and the struggles she faces day in and day out.

With the help of her work family, the man of her dreams and her best friend, Brittany discovers that the magic she is looking for was right inside of her the entire time.

Published by: RWG Publishing
Artist: Heather Worley
Audio Book Narrator: Isa Lonergan

This book is available now on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, ebook and audio book!

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Featured Interview With Amy Watkins

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Washington, DC. I received an undergraduate degree from Frostburg State University and a Medical Degree from University of Maryland, Baltimore. I served in the US Navy for eight years and currently work as a family medicine physician for the Navy. I reside in Virginia with my three crazy kids, my lifetime partner, and an adopted dog. I am a Christian and active in church. I am also a strong supporter of equality for all, coexistence, and eliminating prejudices.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Growing up, English was my least favorite subject. I disliked reading and writing. Then when I got to high school, I came across “The Coldest Winter Ever” by Sister Souljah and fell in love. For the first time, I encountered a novel that not only held my attention but was relatable. It featured African American characters from my generation. Since then, I have been an avid reader enjoying fiction romance novels and African American literature that addresses social issues. I started writing for fun sixteen years ago. I started a book that currently sits in the back of my file cabinet unfinished. Three years ago, while going through a high stress period in my life, I started writing again. I mainly wrote as a stress reliever, but that writing turned into a novel which I published last year. Four months later, I published my second novel. They both are fiction novels which address several important social issues such as spousal abuse, drug abuse, Christianity, racism, mass incarceration, teenage pregnancy, mental health, and LGBTQ rights.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love supporting indie authors thus as of yet I have spent most of my free time discovering self-published authors. I traditionally like Eric Jerome Dickey, Zane, Tiffany Jackson, and Octavia Butler. My favorite book is “Better Than I Know Myself” by Donna Grant and Virginia DeBerry. My favorite genres to read include fiction romance novels and African American. My writing style is inspired by all of these authors. I describe my writing as Zane meets T.D. Jakes as my novels tend to be very spicy but has Christian elements. The characters in my book tend to be modeled from people I have met along my life journey.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest novel, “Cute for a Black Girl” is an insightful coming of age story that follows Chloe Wilcox, a beautiful, smart and talented African American girl with a promising future. Though her beginnings were rough, she was adopted by a rich, successful, and loving father then whisked away to a great neighborhood with a top-notch school system. Unfortunately, being the only Black girl in her entire school, her complexion sets her up for being an outcast. Insecurity develops as a result of the common belittling she experiences from her community. Abandoned, Chloe is left unconscious in the ER. Chloe’s family and friends come together to support her and to try to find out how she ended up in such a predicament. This diverse group of unlikely associates includes an older successful judge who has lost his faith, a Black male college student with a tragic past, a young lesbian who is just coming to understand her identify, and a nerdy math genius with manipulative parents. They must put aside their differences and unify to discover the truth.

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