Women of all ages. Most of us are always looking for ways to become better women and sometimes because of hardships, we feel that is a far away reality. That is why I’ve always focused my writing in helping women achieve their best, regardless of their age and circumstances.
How does this book differ from other (self-help) books?
Although this book is really a collection of many articles I’ve written in the past, it differs from many other books because it’s spiritual. Many books are written to be sold and therefore don’t help as much as those that are written for the sole purpose of helping. It’s a straight- to-the-point book and there will be times you’ll feel compelled to change. If you know my writing, you know I don’t hold my tongue in telling the truth, just as it is.
Why do you think people will connect to this book at such a personal level?
Because it’s a book focused on all areas we women go through in life: spiritual, love life, marriage, motherhood, and all-in-one womanhood. It’s hard to get everything in one book and yet, you can with this book, that is, if you’re spiritually minded.
Who, or what have been the greatest influences in your writing?
God, my life experiences, and the faith I inherited. There were times I didn’t understand
why I was going through so many diverse personal problems and yet, they were the ones that helped me become who I am today (there’s still much to be changed in me, so I guess, much to go through)...It was as if God had taken me to every situation so I could one day help others. Other times, God simply inspires me whenever I’m counselling others. Other times, He gives me one word and that is enough to write and write.
If somebody picked up this book in ten years time, do you think it could still help them? Why?
Certainly. This book is based on the Bible, which is the oldest book that ever existed—this means that if it has been useful for thousands of years and in this day and age, why not hundreds of years from now? The principles of God never change, be it in the past, present, or future.
Is there a chapter in the book that you particularly relate to?
There are two chapters in this book. The first ‘From Within’, which talks a lot about our inner self, and the second ‘From Single to Married Life’, which covers all areas of a woman’s life really. I relate to both chapters at the same time because they’re both talking about important issues in my life—my relationship with God and with others.
Any tips for aspiring writers?
Faith is all one needs to inspire and be inspired.
