In today's Authors in the Spotlight, we have authors Jodie Summers and M.E. Guiere!
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How long have you been published?
June 2016
What's the worst part about being
published? Everyone thinks you have a magic pen
or keyboard. The expectation for you to produce a literary masterpiece is
multiplied tenfold, from just saying I wrote something you should read; to can
you get me published and where do I start.
What's the best part about being
published? Everyone thinks you have a magic pen
or keyboard. It gives you validation for all the time you spent editing,
writing, and coming up with your part of history. It's a statement saying,
"I belong here". No matter what it took to make it through the
process, I defeated the dragon.
Are you self published or did you go
through a publishing company? A little bit of
both. My book is the first one they ever published. My publisher puts it on the
market, gets my hardcopies to me (when I have the funds available), comes to as
many events as they can, and keeps track of all digital sales.
*What are the highs, if any? Knowing
every book I sale makes the world a better place. Having a brand that will
outlive the creator.
*What are the lows, if any? Trying
to convince people to sit down and read a book. Waiting on reviews, and
reminding them to leave them for other readers to see.
What is the name of your book(s)?
Tears Of The Wounded.
Was it/were they an easy write for you?
Yes and no. I wanted to tell my story and the stories of my friends, who didn't
get the chance to speak out before it was too late or didn't know where to
start and how to push past the pain of living it. The hard part was keeping the
soul of the truth, but making it so no one would be able to point a finger at
the victim.
What's the hardest part about writing a
book? Knowing some part of you is going out
into the world alone, to be interpreted by a person you may never meet.
What's the easiest part about writing a
book? Knowing that this story is yours. The
ink you lay on blank pages will be read by generations long after your gone.
You have the power to create something of value, all you have to do is write.
Where can interested readers purchase
their copy of your book(s)? Amazon, all digital
markets, and me.
Do you have any future projects in the
works? I am a traveling Spoken Word artist,
community organizer, activist, chef, actor, illustrator, social media networker
and builder. There is always something going on with me. Releasing Vol 2,
adapting Vol 1 into a stage play and releasing my first album sit at the top of
my list.
*Is there a tentative release date? Pushing
for the end of 2017 beginning of 2018; for the release dates on album and Vol 2
of the first series of books. 3 series of books planned out so far.
Do you have any social media sites that
you would like to share with my readers? I have Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. You can search my name or
#SpokenTruth and join the revolution. All my pages are linked so if you find
one you can get them all.
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How long have you been published? My first book came out in 2015.
What's the worst part about being
published? Marketing.
What's the best part about being
published? Proud comes to mind, crossing one more thing off my bucket
list.
Are you self published or did you
go through a publishing company? Self published with CreateSpace.
*What are the highs, if any? They have an incredible team to help you with each step along
the way.
*What are the lows, if any? Not being computer savvy.
What is the name of your book(s)? Book 1, TAKEN by STORM, subtitle, It's More Than a Rose. Book 2, TAKEN
by STORM, subtitle, He Held My Heart Captive. Book 3, a standalone to the TAKEN
by STORM series, Silent Whispers.
Was it/were they an easy write for
you? I was lucky my story lines flowed, seeing the first two were an
embellished love story of my own life's journey. I was fortunate the stories
easily flowed onto the pages.
Where can interested readers
purchase their copy of your book(s)? The books can be purchased on amazon/kindle/kindle unlimited or at book
stores.
Do you have any future projects in
the works? Future projects include publishing a children's book I illustrated and
wrote back in 95. Book 4, coming soon and is being edited as we
speak: Madam President, Sonja, subtitle, An Affair At 1600.
Do you have any social media sites that you would like to share with my readers? Facebook is my only media.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to reading more from you in the future! Thank you, La Kata EK.
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