Tell your readers a little about yourself, where you grew
up, where you live now, where you went to school etc. Let them get to know the
personal you.
I am from the Land of Lincoln also known as Springfield,
Illinois. Throughout my childhood, there was not a day that went without
Abraham Lincoln being a part of my life in some way. After high school, I
attended college and received a dual Bachelor of Arts in International
Relations and Sociology with a Criminal Justice emphasis and a Master of Arts
in Psychology. Currently, I am pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in International
Psychology with a Trauma Services Concentration. I now live in Colorado
Springs, Colorado where I serve as the Managing Member/CEO of Koalatative Guided
Solutions, LLC. What an adjustment it has been for my skin! I have spent more
money on lotions, oils, and water to hydrate and moisturize than anything else
within my budget - besides rent.
When Wellness Runs Dry looks like a great
motivational and take-charge kind of book.
What type of readers did you write the book for?
This book is for the adult reader
that has been searching for a way to begin or restart their self-wellness
routine. You are correct. This book has been written in a motivational tone
that encourages the reader to develop their own definition of self-wellness and
create their own unique self-wellness routine.
How long did it take you to write When Wellness Runs
Dry?
It took me four months. It is a short read.
What inspired you when writing When Wellness Runs Dry?
Honestly, I have personal experience
with restarting my self-wellness routine numerous times and failing miserably.
I realized that I had become overwhelmed and burnout from trying seemingly
everything on the market. I could not believe I had become stressed out while
"doing" self-care. It was then that I had an "ah-ha"
moment. I had hit what I call - The Self-Care Burnout. The rest is history.
Why did you decide to become a writer?
Well… Becoming a writer was an evolutionary process. When I
was a child, I was encouraged to write by my mother and grandmother. My mother
had written a couple of songs and always had a pen to loan me when I needed it.
She would read some of my journal writings and offer feedback. As I had gotten
older, research papers took over my life and became my source of literary work
for a while. Throughout all of this, I had been asked to write a book. I turned
it down too many times, but this time the feeling overwhelmed me, and the
subject matter was so intense in my life that I could not escape the calling.
How did you come up with the ideas in When Wellness
Runs Dry?
Trial, error, and personal experience. Many of the ideas in
this book were those that I wish I had as I kept restarting my self-wellness
routine. These were the things I have learned and researched along the way that
would have saved me a lot of frustration. Some were also from my professional
experience working with people who were looking to become well.
Did anything stick out as particularly challenging when
writing When Wellness Runs Dry?
One of the most challenging things about writing this book
was dealing with significant self-reflection. I had a difficult time with
processing the idea of experiencing so many defeats with self-wellness… I cried a few times…
What do you like to do when not writing?
When I am not writing, I like to read, spend time with
family and friends, and sit on my little patio with music playing with a cup of
coffee in my hand. I also like to pretend I know how to do yoga and take a
drive to view the wonders of nature.
Where can readers find out more about your work?
Readers can
receive The Guide Key™ Newsletter from the
website (see link below) for the most recent news and updates for any current
and upcoming books. Readers can also find me hanging out on social media
through the links below (I am usually there somewhere at any given time).
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out more at the following sites: