How did you become an author and get published? Share your experience.
When I was younger I was attending a church service. An elder woman prophesied to me. She said that I would become a writer one day. Later an elder couple knocked on my door with my first computer saying, “Here, write your first book.”
Can you explain your writing process? Do you prefer to create an outline and plan beforehand, or do you prefer to write more spontaneously and organically?
Yes, I enjoy writing by hand and ink. I go through an intense research process when I am inspired to write a book. When I write fiction it could be a very long process that includes creating outlines, timelines, character profiles, family profiles, location studies, listening to certain sounds, visits to libraries, and watching certain documentaries. I also include walking and meditation as part of my process. I often visit cafes, sitting outside in the sun for inspiration while I relax. I’ve written many pages sitting in the sun and laying on the beach. I often meet people who inspire my writing. I’ve met some amazing characters. When I was working on The Secret of the Nati Collection, literary works it became a 7-8 year process.
Tell us what you enjoy most about writing [genre].
Writing is my passion, it gives me a sense of joy. I enjoy the ability to write, researching, studying, developing, and creating. I enjoy the process. I enjoy the completion of the process. Writing has taught me to have more patience. Having the ability to write has allowed me to transcend in many dimensions as a writer.
Have you been able to incorporate your previous experience in [jobs/education] in your writing?
Yes, through my travels, research, studies, watching and listening to people, also tapping inside my own creativity has given me a great mind of inspiration. Example: My grandmother use to share how I should take a train ride somewhere. She said, “You will enjoy it.” The moment I took a train right from Atlanta to Washington, the District of Columbia my grandmother transitioned upon my arrival. My memories of that day included looking out of the window on the top floor of a hotel watching the snow fall while dropping tears from my eyes. I knew her love for me was shared through that experience. It inspired me to write a volume of poetry titled “Black Diamond.”
As an author, what critique has been the most challenging for you to receive? On the other hand, what compliment has been the most rewarding?
“Block out the Noise,” was a statement made to me by a noble. This one statement inspired me. It motivated me to record “Early Rising Inspiration with Monisoi” on Apple Podcasts, available in the United Kingdom. Overall many individuals have complimented me, inspiring me to my own greatness. I have worked with and trained with many imperials, royales from multiple countries including America, Africa, Barbados, United Kingdom, Switzerland, India, and Trinidad. I have been very fortunate.
What is your take on book boyfriends? Do they actually exist? Or do they set the bar for “real life men” impossibly high?
I am not sure that book boyfriends actually exist, that depends on the mind of the Writer. I think whatever you create exists. People often are what they read about or they become what they read.
How did you become an author and get published? Share your experience.
When I was younger I was attending a church service. An elder woman prophesied to me. She said that I would become a writer one day. Later an elder couple knocked on my door with my first computer saying, “Here, write your first book.”
Can you explain your writing process? Do you prefer to create an outline and plan beforehand, or do you prefer to write more spontaneously and organically?
Yes, I enjoy writing by hand and ink. I go through an intense research process when I am inspired to write a book. When I write fiction it could be a very long process that includes creating outlines, timelines, character profiles, family profiles, location studies, listening to certain sounds, visits to libraries, and watching certain documentaries. I also include walking and meditation as part of my process. I often visit cafes, sitting outside in the sun for inspiration while I relax. I’ve written many pages sitting in the sun and laying on the beach. I often meet people who inspire my writing. I’ve met some amazing characters. When I was working on The Secret of the Nati Collection, literary works it became a 7-8 year process.
Tell us what you enjoy most about writing [genre].
Writing is my passion, it gives me a sense of joy. I enjoy the ability to write, researching, studying, developing, and creating. I enjoy the process. I enjoy the completion of the process. Writing has taught me to have more patience. Having the ability to write has allowed me to transcend in many dimensions as a writer.
Have you been able to incorporate your previous experience in [jobs/education] in your writing?
Yes, through my travels, research, studies, watching and listening to people, also tapping inside my own creativity has given me a great mind of inspiration. Example: My grandmother use to share how I should take a train ride somewhere. She said, “You will enjoy it.” The moment I took a train right from Atlanta to Washington, the District of Columbia my grandmother transitioned upon my arrival. My memories of that day included looking out of the window on the top floor of a hotel watching the snow fall while dropping tears from my eyes. I knew her love for me was shared through that experience. It inspired me to write a volume of poetry titled “Black Diamond.”
As an author, what critique has been the most challenging for you to receive? On the other hand, what compliment has been the most rewarding?
“Block out the Noise,” was a statement made to me by a noble. This one statement inspired me. It motivated me to record “Early Rising Inspiration with Monisoi” on Apple Podcasts, available in the United Kingdom. Overall many individuals have complimented me, inspiring me to my own greatness. I have worked with and trained with many imperials, royales from multiple countries including America, Africa, Barbados, United Kingdom, Switzerland, India, and Trinidad. I have been very fortunate.
What is your take on book boyfriends? Do they actually exist? Or do they set the bar for “real life men” impossibly high?
I am not sure that book boyfriends actually exist, that depends on the mind of the Writer. I think whatever you create exists. People often are what they read about or they become what they read.