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Where are you from?

Cincinnati, Ohio

When did you first consider yourself a writer, a Christian writer?

I have been writing since I was a teenager, but never dared to dream it was possible. Once I got saved and seriously pursued my purpose writing became the obvious choice.

Why did you decide to become a Christian writer?

During my tenure as a new member counselor at my church it was my responsibility to walk with new and seasoned saints. I discovered how difficult it was for people to make the transition from the natural realm to the spiritual realm. Going to church, reading the Bible, and attending classes was easy, application and developing an intimate relationship with God appeared to be hard concepts for many to grasp.

Are there Christian issues that you want to address in your writing?

Definitely. I would love for people to understand that we cannot know ourselves apart from God. God has made the provision for us to come to Him, but the truth is many of us do not know how. This is what I would like to address in the books that I write.

What inspired you to pen your first novel?

After many years of working in Corporate America I realized that a huge void
existed in my life. All of my physical needs were being met, but a lack still
existed. I asked God to reveal the lack in my life. In short, I was not fulfilling the purpose and destiny He had ordained for my life. God made the provision for me to leave my job and after much prayer I realized that I wanted to be a writer. It only seemed fitting that I write for Him.

How did you come up with the title?

As I wrote the book I had several different titles. Before I sent the book
to the printers I knew that the book did not carry the title that He wanted. I
had been in prayer throughout the entire process of writing the book, so I
asked Him to help me find a title. HEALING THE BREACH is the title that was
confirmed in my spirit, and I pleased with the choice that I made.

Is there a message that you want readers to grasp?

In HEALING THE BREACH, I would like readers to understand that the solutions
to life's problems should come from God, and not from us. It is important to
apply God's Word, otherwise we become hearers, and not doers.

How do you feel about Self-Publishing?

I think self-publishing is a blessing. Many large publishing houses are not
accustomed to hearing black voices. They don't understand our culture, our
humor, or our idiosyncrasies. For this reason most of our "successful" brethren
started out as self-publishers and had to prove themselves through their sales.
Without self-publishing many authors that we know of today would have been
silenced, Terry McMillan for one!

What are the benefits of self-publishing?

For me self-publishing was the only way to go. I wanted to write about God and I didn't want anyone telling me that a "Godly" book wouldn't sell. I have no
desire to titillate my audience. I believe that there is a contingent out there
like me who consistently want to do and live better lives.

What are you currently working on?

Right now I am editing my second book tentatively titled, PILLAR OF THE
COMMUNITY. This book deals with the unregenerated Christian who tries to live her live from day saved. She makes the mistake that many Christians make in not going back to clean up the messes that they made prior to salvation.

What has been the most rewarding aspect of writing your book?

The most rewarding aspect has been customers emailing me and thanking me for writing the book. People seem to get whatever they need out of the book. Some focus on the friendship aspect, some on forgiveness, others on the iniquity issue, but all say that the book really helped them to look not only at others who wronged them, but also allowed them to look at themselves. As a writer, that pleases me.

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