Featured Author - Sharon Blount

Sharon Blount is the president and founder of Building Relationships Around Books (BRAB) Online Book Club and an avid reader. However, that was not always the case due to an early diagnosis of dyslexia. Once she overcame this obstacle, she hasn’t looked back. Sharon enjoys graphic design, writing, and event planning. She is an Oakland, CA native, medical assistant, and mother to a beautiful son who has truly taught her the meaning of love. In the future, she envisions BRAB becoming a foundation in many states improving literacy in women, men and children.

How can readers get in contact with you?

 

Hello! You can reach me by email authorsharonblount@gmail.com or Facebook author page. Author Sharon Blount

What would you like readers to take away from your book?

A good laugh. It’s nothing better than a book with your favorite beverage.

What did you learn while writing this book? 

Oh boy, that you truly have to love writing and be open to constructive criticism in order to become a better writer.

What did you hope to accomplish with this book? 

To make people laugh and realize that anything is possible. Love wins at the end of the day.

Which character did you have the most fun writing about?

Granny. I love writing about older characters and having them to things that you wouldn't think about.

What do you believe makes your stories stand out?

My  book is based around coffee, the city is called Java city. Street names, business as well. I haven't read that in another book. Plus the comedy in the story as well.

What do you do when your book isn’t selling?

I try to promote more any time sales fall off to bad or I'll do a sale, contest things to peek interest to my book.

What literary event can we find you this year?

This year at my event.  A Reading Warriors Retreat.

Who was the first author you ever met?

E Lynn Harris

What’s the most interesting change in your life as a result of being a published author?

People asking about my book and being excited to meet me. I'm still shy when it comes to talking about my book.

What has surprised you most about being a published author?

The cost certainly surprised me,  so much more than just writing a good book.

What's the plan for the book after you finish it?

Definitely have to have a plan on promoting it and getting read by the readers.

What about writing do you wish non writers would understand?

That good books takes time. I do know some writers can write fast.  Each book an author will show improvement.  I’ve learned so much from my first book as a reader and author. I now have such a new-found respect for veteran authors.

Can you give us one do and one don't for those aspiring to be an author?

Do- get a real editor, yes they cost a lot but if you get the right one it will be well worth it. Editors are writers’ best friends.

Don't-  please stop editing your own book and publishing it.  There are so many mistakes we miss. Please get fresh eyes on your manuscript. Readers will talk about bad editing.

What about writing do you wish non writers would understand?

That its work, even though I enjoy writing for the most part I love creating new characters. It's still  hard work to finish a book.

When you're not writing, what do you like to do in your spare time?

I love reading, I dont get to do that much now that I'm writing. Most important to me spending time with my son.

Oprah always asks, what do you know for sure?

I know God loves me.  I know with hard work anything is possible.

Any last words for our readers?

Never give up.

Avery Greenlace has it all from the outside looking in. As heiress of Coffee Brat Brewery, she has made her family proud. Under her creativity, she’s brought the coffee brand to the number one spot nationwide and a household name for several years. Avery has long had dreams of opening a unique business to help women, despite an unsupportive family. Adding to her frustrations, a former love who broke her heart has returned wanting to rekindle their relationship.

Retired NBA player and hometown favorite, Mykal Collier, is back in Java City with two goals in mind. Reclaiming the heart of the only woman he’s ever allowed himself to love and realizing his dream of building a shoe factory in his best friend’s memory. Avery’s rebuffs cause him to come up with a scheme to enlist her help with his plans. Winning her back will be a challenge, but he’s in it to win it.

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