Q: Who is your inspiration as a writer?
A: My family and everyday life is my inspiration to write.
Q: You mentioned and shared a photo of KRS1 he is very focused on self-motivation and knowledge who shows the great intense interest of education in the communities and self-worth how was the experience of meeting him and what words of inspiration and encouragement he shared with you?
A: Meeting him was surreal. I just happened to be at Daddy's Kitchen (A Supporter est.) selling books. My mother said, Do you know who he is? I was looking lost like no. So she pulled up the song Loves Gonna Getcha. I said oh ok. I so approached him, but I walked up to him and introduce myself. So I went through the spill of who I was and I asked him if I could give him a copy of my book. His eyes lit up. He said, Wait, how old are you? Now you are telling me you wrote these books. He began to flip through the pages & started reading my book out loud for everyone to hear. I was so very nervous but excited. He told me I have a gift. And I must not stop. He jokingly said at 15 I was running around doing only Gods knows what. After looking at the book again. He said, listen, keep this up. Do not let anyone get in your way. You will one day be greater than you are. “The sky the limit,” he said and keep writing.
Go to college and continue writing. Then he said, Wait can I have your Autograph. I was shocked. A star asking for my autograph. He said you are the star. He said and I would like a picture with you. So that was a great experience. My mother said you just got taught by the Teacher. I listen to his music often when I am writing.
Q: How can and will you influence the youth to follow their dreams and focus on the best things of life of what they can do and be in life? Especially, the young women and girls are there any words you like to share with them to let them know that they can achieve all things by doing what?
A: When I started my own publishing company. I talked to my mother about trying to help young teenage girls. So I plan to get a few pregnant teenagers help and show them how to brainstorm. We will then keep a journal of how everyday life works with a child. Once we get enough going. I plan to write a story with it and the royalties it brings in will be a little extra income for them. I do not want anything from it. I want to show them how to become a writer. As for the boys, I've been working on a few books that will need drawings done. I want to find a few talented boys to do the work. There again. It will show them how to make extra money.
Q: What are your goals and dreams? Is there anything else you would like our readers to know?
As of now, my goal is to graduate high school and go to a college that will allow me to study filmmaking. After my years of completing college, I would hope to be a movie director and a well-known author. One of my dreams is to buy land and build my dream house. As far as my readers, I would like to thank each and every one of you guys for the support & love. It keeps me humble and makes me want to expand my writing in many different ways. I ask that you all continue on this journey with me as I continue my long career of writing. I love you all.
Q: Have you done any book signings and where and are your books at Barnes and Noble's if not is that your goal?
A: Yes, I have done many book signings. Umojo festival 2015, J& K Style Grill. Where the burgers are great! Best burgers in my town. Daddy's Kitchen, best soul food in the 757. I have done many book signings there. Daddy's is where I approached your colleague. Da Notty Rootz, the owner there has welcomed me there anytime. With the thanks of Lisa and Benita Diggs. I know there are much more, I just can't remember. But I am very thankful for the support I receive in my town.
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