Tell us about your latest book.
Biblical
Proportions is a story about twin brothers who are music executives in their
family business, the dynamics of this book was inspired by the story of Esau
and Jacob from the Bible. James and
Edward are polar opposites, but they find themselves in the battle of a
lifetime. These two gentlemen where
fighting the consequences of some bad choices and the only way out was to
strengthen their faith and surrender to the will of the Lord. They found their strength, peace, and their
purpose along the way.
What did you edit out of this book?
I
didn’t edit anything out of the book.
Once the book came back from the editor, I enhanced some of the
scenes. I treat my books like a project
(I have an extensive background as an IT project manager) so I conduct a ton of
planning upfront. I identify the type of
story I want to tell. Then I identify
the number of chapters. By this time, I
know the types of characters I want to be included in the storyline. After all that is done, I identify everything
that I want to happen in each chapter (building the story intensity along the
way). When all that is done, I just
start writing. I not had to edit out any
part of the two books that I have written thus far.
Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal with the bad or good ones?
I
welcome and appreciate all reviews good or bad.
I recognize and accept that my books will not appeal to everyone that
reads it. I don’t get consumed with it
because I know that I’ve done the best that I could do in that moment. If I do get a bad review, I hope the person
provides examples or ideas on what needs to be improved. I would take those things into consideration
when I write my next book. I will say
you have to weed out the noise because all criticism isn’t constructive – be
discerning
How
long did it take you to write your book?
It
took me three weeks to write the book.
It was actually finished in October 2017. However, I knew it wasn’t time to release
it. I took another week after the
editing process to rewrite some scenes in the book
Where can a reader purchase your book?
Readers
can purchase Biblical Proportions by visiting http://www.lulu.com/shop/natashia-brewer/biblical-proportions/paperback/product-23632852.html
Do
you believe in writer’s block?
I
believe that there is a such thing as writer’s block and I also believe that in
order to get through it you need to write.
Not continue to write your book, but to step away from it and write
something totally different.
If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?
Don’t
be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and stretch yourself. There are beautiful things and experience
outside of that comfort zone. Set
yourself free!
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What is your work in progress? Tell us about it.
My
work in progress is my life’s story that is titled, There Was Power in the
Pain, From the Pit to the Palace. It
will take the readers on my journey to overcome the odds that were stacked
against me.
What are your thoughts on self-publishing verses traditional publishing?
I
have self-published both of my books and I feel that going this route give you
more control and potentially higher returns.
However, it takes a significant amount of time and effort to get your
book in front of your target audience.
If you go the traditional publishing route, you will have access to more
exposure with press and other media outlets.
You will have to work to do to sell your books, but it is less backend
work that the traditional publisher handles.
So there are pros and cons to both.
When you’re not writing, how do you spend your time?
When
I am not writing books, I am writing songs/creating music or speaking. If I am not doing any of that, I am enjoying
time spent with my family and friends.
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