What are your five favorite books, and why?
1. The Holy Bible
2. Soar, by T. D. Jakes
3. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. by L. Frank Baum
4. Becoming, by Michelle Obama
5. Who Moved My Cheese by Dr. Spencer Johnson
All five of these books have inspired, equipped and motivated me to go after all that God has purposed for my life. I have found in each of these books vital information that I have needed at certain times, to empower me to do all things with a made-up mindset and determination.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in Savannah, Georgia, in the United States of America. Growing up in America has its advantages. In many ways, it's a privileged life. However, I grew up in the South of America, which has had its own challenges of inequality, low employment and struggles for African Americans. These issues give a woman a lot of personal experiences to write about. For example, How I overcame several obstacles, to get to where I am now.
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