Ask the Author: Shirley Harris-Slaughter
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Shirley Harris-Slaughter
How the mental health system has failed my brother.
Shirley Harris-Slaughter
I don't have a favorite fictional couple.
Shirley Harris-Slaughter
Cory I just got off the phone with my health provider and didn't get good news about benefits. So it looks like there might be a part 2 down the road. You must have enjoyed this segment to ask this question. The drama is still unfolding. We'll see.
Shirley Harris-Slaughter
My work schedule is quite erratic. I write in spurts. There is no order to it at all. Sometimes I'll have an inspiration in a dream. Then I get up to get on my computer to write it down so I don't forget. Its crazy. My second book "Crazy, Hot, and Living On the Edge, has been a work in progress. I couldn't gather all my thoughts in a way that would make for an orderly, easy read so had to hire some one to help me bring it all together. She is a friend and former journalist. Sharon I don't know if this answers your question but it will give you some idea of me and how I work.
Shirley Harris-Slaughter
I go to sleep on it and usually wake up with the answer.
Shirley Harris-Slaughter
The best thing about being an Indie Author is Rave Reviews Book Club. The big house is overlooking so many great writers who are unknown.
Shirley Harris-Slaughter
Writing is not for the weak. It involves the actual work, plus promotion to get the word out about your awesome book. I joined Rave Reviews Book Club and it provides me with all the support I need. Of course, you have to give in order to get.
Shirley Harris-Slaughter
My next book is about overcoming a medical crisis in my life and sharing what I learned with women who may need the information. I'm in the editing stages right now.
Shirley Harris-Slaughter
I wasn't inspired initially. There was just a nagging in my head to get it done. I kept fighting it until I finally sucumbed. Then I tackled it with a sense of urgency which was warranted since they tore down the school in 2008. More history just wiped out.
Shirley Harris-Slaughter
I watched as my Catholic community started to lose its identity with mergers and closings. I felt that someone needed to tell the story. I just didn't know at the time that it would be me.
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