Author Purpose

Pre-Interview: My pen name is Author Purpose, I came up with that pen name using my real name Nia. Nia comes from one of the days in Kwanzaa and means purpose. I started writing in 5th grade, as a coping mechanism and my love for reading and writing has grown from there. I'm Detroit born and Atlanta raised, I published my first book in 2017, and took an intermission, now I'm back and dropping my debut book on August 29th. I write about things I've experienced to help make others aware.

Author Interview:

1.What inspires you most to write?

I feel like I can put things I can’t talk about to others in books without feeling judged or looked at differently. I feel like I can get burdens off my chest.

2. What is your favorite genre?

My favorite genre is between murder mystery and urban drama.

3. Who is one author you admire if any and why?

An author that I admire has always been Ashley Antionette, I grew up reading her books and always was inspired and her work has always captured me as well as help me get through hard times in my life.

4. How do you overcome blank writing spells?

I take breaks, and give myself time to regroup to overcome writing spells.

5. What legal publishing advice can you give?

I would say to research, network with publishers/authors, ask questions, and figure out a goal of what direction you want to go as far as being an author.

6. How many books have you written, are any a bestseller yet?

I have released about 5 books, One book was a bestseller, that was a few years ago.

7. If you had the opportunity to rewrite one movie script which would it be, why?

If I had the opportunity to rewrite a movie script, it would be the Mule. I loved the movie but I wanted it to end differently.

8. What are some difficulties you've experienced in your writing career; how do you handle book critiques/criticism?

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced has been procrastination. I struggle really hard with putting things off until later. When it comes to criticism, I don’t take it personal I know I can always improve so in my opinion it helps me to better myself and my work.

9. What are your best experiences in your writing career?

My best experiences have been meeting my readers! I also, have enjoyed meeting and networking with other authors.

10. Do you prefer to write in silence and or have some sort sound in the background?

I don’t have a preference. Some days I like silence other days I need noise.

11. What are some encouraging words you'd give to another author/writer?

I’d say don’t doubt yourself. If this is something that you want to do, go for it!  It’s worth it!

12. How did you decide the pricing of your material; how did you go about promotion/advertising and distribution of your work?

13. Why should anyone read your book?

I write from the heart, I write about things that people can relate to. I write about things that people don’t always want to talk about, but I make it to where you can visualize what I write in your mind and you can see my book plays out.

14. Did you have a book coach?

I never had a book coach per se, My last publisher was basically my mentor and I learned a lot from her.

15. What was your favorite subject in school?

Reading was my favorite subject in school.