Interview with A.G Douglas

Published 2014-09-07.
How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
I am so grateful to Smashword for allowing me to publish my manuscript. I am very pleased that my ebook has a worldwide audience. I hope that my writings will inspire others who don't have access to traditional publishers to write.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The gift of life is a blessing and seeing my love ones alive is a fantastic feeling.
Describe your desk
I don't have a desk. I type my work on a laptop. I like to be mobile.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I am an offspring of the second generation of Caribbean migrant workers and I grew up in a culturally diverse area of Aston in the city of Birmingham. The social inequalities of Aston and my religious upbringing helped to shape my writing.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
What I enjoy most of all in my writing is the creativity of inventing characters and controlling the project from beginning to the end.
What are you working on next?
I am working on part two of 'Your Change is Coming' and short stories.
Who are your favorite authors?
My favorite authors are:Tony Compolo, Bob Gass, Ed Cole and TD.Jake.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I work full time in the housing department of the public sector.
What's the story behind your latest book?
The main story of my ebook is that we can all triumphant over adversaries if we don't quit.
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Books by This Author

The Parable of the Suitable Bride
Price: Free! Words: 1,370. Language: English. Published: April 21, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Inspirational
We spent most of our adult lives looking for the perfect soul mate to share our lives. The tycoon wanted a bride for his son in ‘The Parable of the Suitable Bride’. He invited the most suitable of candidates for his son hand in marriage. The tycoon’s son made his own choice which was below his father’s expectation.
The Parable of the One Winged Butterfly
Price: Free! Words: 1,250. Language: English. Published: May 18, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Short stories
The caterpillars had to endure severe weather conditions. Most of the caterpillars had died in the river except for the one winged butterfly. Despite losing a wing the butterfly overcame life challenges. You can too. Her secret is revealed in ‘The Parable of the One Winged Butterfly'.
Your Change is Coming
Price: Free! Words: 57,040. Language: English. Published: August 1, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Inspirational
Naomi dream is shattered by the tragic death of Baby G. Forced to change directions by the loss of her job and untimely breakdown of her mother, Naomi turns to her estranged sister Jill and her childhood friend Mantel for solace. What is revealed over the next few months is a family torn apart by secrets and betrayal.