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Interview with Douglas A Puryear MD

Published 2023-05-05.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
Its too complicated and time consuming and slow to go with traditional publishing.
When did you first start writing?
In high school. My first book, Helping People in Crisis, was published in 1997.
What's the story behind your latest book?
Alma Means Soul, my first novel, just came into my head while I was on vacation. I could hear the dialog. It took me two years to finish, 25 drafts. I like it a lot.
How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
You offer my books in a variety of locations.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
I just love writing, editing and publishing not so much.
What are you working on next?
Probably another ADHD book to help people cope with ADHD and make their lives better. I'm also thinking of books on health, spirituality and marriage. Maybe short stories.
Who are your favorite authors?
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Annie Dillard, Anne Lamott
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
Life is full of pleasures and joys, along with challenges and problems. I like to help others.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
Enjoying time with my wife, reading, fishing, playing guitar, traveling.
Describe your desk
A semi- organized mess.
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Books by This Author

Managing Your ADHD by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 63,880. Language: English. Published: April 17, 2023 . Categories: Nonfiction » Psychology » Psychotherapy / general, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Personal Growth / General
Managing Your ADHD emphasizes identifying problems, making strategies, and making them habits. You’ll make your life better. That’s the whole point.
Alma Means Soul by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 64,360. Language: English. Published: May 22, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Yes, Alma overcomes that childhood to become a successful businesswoman. But something is missing. Can she risk the relationships she needs and become a whole person? It's a rocky path.
The Bully: a Story Of Violence and Transformation by
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 24,010. Language: English. Published: November 28, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Administration / general
Bullying is a horrendous problem, with more than 30% if US students reporting being victimized. What makes an innocent baby develop into a nine year old bully? And then worse? And how does the string of violence get broken? This is the story of a life as a bully and of how it was finally transformed.
Your Life Can Be Better, Using Strategies for Adult ADHD, Second Edition by
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 87,830. Language: English. Published: October 25, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Mental health, Nonfiction » Psychology » ADHD
ADHD causes us many problems and makes our lives harder. This book focuses on strategies that will make your life easier and better.
Living Daily With Adult ADD or ADHD: 365 Tips o the Day by
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 63,070. Language: English. Published: August 21, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Mental health, Nonfiction » Relationships & Family » Attention deficit disorder (ADD-ADHD)
Doug Puryear is a psychiatrist who discovered at age sixty-four that he has ADHD. Then he finally understood a lot of the problems he's had and the strategies he's developed to cope with them. This is what he shares in this book.