Interview with Chris James
Published 2017-11-09.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The opportunity to enjoy a great day and make a positive impact in the world
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
Interacting with my family, music- i love music, reading, meditating, watching soccer. Whatever feels good to me at the time.
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
I search on google... lol. Smashwords is a great place to read. It has also allowed you to read my books lol
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
Honestly NO
What is your writing process?
When i feel inspired about something. My writing ideas just come often as result of something that i read or watched or heard. It just flows
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
Hmmmm the funny thing i wasn't much of a reader growing up. I viewed reading as something i "had to do" than what i wanted to. So i tend to remember things that are fun. No im an avid reader because of that shift in mindset where i enjoy reading.
How do you approach cover design?
Ohhh i just do what comes to mind. Its really something that i will put more effort into on my next book because i honestly didnt
What are your five favorite books, and why?
The Secret (Rhonda Byrnes)- I loved this book because it opened my eyes on the law of attraction. I had never heard that our thoughts have creative power before. Never.
Science of Getting Rich- It gave me great confidence that i was going to be rich
Master Key System- It provided a system that was easy to follow on how to utilize the power we have
Ask and It is Given- As with all the teachings from Esther Hicks, There is great simplicity placed on manifesting our desires. Ease, ease, ease.
Sir Alex Ferguson's Autobiography- I love football, Manchester United and this man gave me great joy through the success he brought to the team. It was just refreshing to relive some great moments through his eyes. Oh and i also enjoyed knowing more about the various stars that he has coached like Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham Wayne Rooney etc.
What do you read for pleasure?
Magazines
What is your e-reading device of choice?
ummmm My laptop
What book marketing techniques have been most effective for you?
Posting links on Facebook
Describe your desk
Small but comfortable to work on. It has my laptop, notebook and pen.
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