Why do I Write

Why do I Write?

I have been asked this question numerous times.
My answers have varied over time because it is a question I sometimes also ask myself.
My first response is that I write to entertain readers.
Secondly, every book that I write can teach the reader something.
I do not write for intellectuals.
However, intellectuals can also learn from the books I write, because except for my science fiction books, I write about true life events though in some cases they are fictionalized.
I started writing after my retirement from Banking and Insurance and my bout with Cancer.
The first book I wrote was a Memoir 'I am Cancer Free.'
My reason for writing that book was to tell others who may be affected by that dreaded disease that cancer does not have to be a death sentence.
It was my hope that after reading about my experience they will feel encouraged to take the required steps as I did, to fight the disease.
Since then I have written eighteen books in multi-genres.

a. Six fascinating memoirs.
A reviewer said, "These memoirs are engaging and provide a glimpse of life few of us have seen.
Both history and geography combined with the author's positive outlook bring her stories to life."

b. A five book science fiction series.
In a futuristic world, despite advanced technology and modern scientific methods, human nature never changes.
Greed, the desire to control, and to have power can cause individuals to use science to harm others.
The trend towards vigilante justice can exacerbate as newer generations become bolder, braver, and more educated.
Such was the case on the fictitious island of Gosh in the year 2036.
One man used science coupled with his authoritative position to seek revenge for something he could not forgive and forget.

c. Two children's books.
These stories teach children Geography, Cultures, and love for pets.

d. Four books of short stories.
These short stories all deal with human nature.
There are many lessons to learn from each one.

e. One self-help book on How to Write for Success

My writing journey has not been easy.
In fact, it is difficult spending several hours producing books which remain on the shelves of Amazon and Create Space for weeks without sales.
The books have received good reviews but I am not satisfied that they are getting enough visibility.
I have several Facebook pages for each genre and I have also joined several Facebook groups to promote my books.
I maintain a social media presence on the major sites like Twitter, Linked In, Pinterest, MeWe, and others.
The competition is overwhelming.
I am also constantly bombarded by several persons claiming to be'experts'with several writing courses and webinars.
I waste valuable time checking out some of these courses.
Having said all that, I am not giving up.
I continue to revise my books regularly, update book covers, and keep writing new stories.
Some of my books have received awards, and others have gained five-star reviews and seals from Readers Favorite.
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My Writing Journey in 2017

Let me wish all my Readers a very merry Christmas and a bright and prosporous New Year.
Looking back at my writing journey in 2017, I accomplished much and it is all because of the reviews and encouragement you gave me.

I ended the Zeeka Series with Resurrection Book 5
Resurrection: Revenge of Zeeka Book 5 is the grand finale to the Science fiction series Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka.
Someone resurrected and it is not Zeeka.
Who is the stranger that Mandy's robot helper, Eve, encounters in the backyard?
He claims to know Zeeka.
Who is this stranger?
When he learns that Eve is a robot, he tells her his story.
Eve promises to keep their discussion a secret but can she?
‪She records the conversation on her security device until she decides to play it for Steven and Mandy. ‬‬‬‬
When the stranger collapses in the backyard with an epileptic fit, Eve alerts the Gosh hospital.
Tests and records reveal the stranger's identity.
Police records show that he died in the Carnival massacre in 2036, but did he?
Steven faces opposition to launch his greatest invention of the century.
Who will be the first volunteer to test it?
Get the book for all the answers.to the thrilling conclusion to the Zeeka series.

I combined all five books in the series into Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka.
How can one man misuse science for revenge?
Winner of Best Science Fiction Third Place in SIBA Awards 2017,
Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka with its drama and tension will give you goosebumps.
You will be dazzled and surprised with the originality of this mind boggling story.
You can never guess where the plot is leading.
The book, with its many twists and turns, is the complete series of a futuristic story, taking place twenty years in the future.
Evil is afoot on the fictional island of Gosh.
New technology and scientific breakthroughs in the field of medical science set the stage for the unimaginable in this tale of kidnapping, love, lies, revenge, female robots, a ghost, a deadly virus, sixty programmable zombies, corruption in the police force, and a hero you will love.
Zeeka is the villain you would love to hate.
Did Zeeka unleash the zombies on a murderous rampage?
Is he unstoppable?
One man knows Zeeka's secrets.
Can he save the Islanders in time?

When my pet dog died in May I published a tale about her. She Cried for Me: Autobiography of a dog.
She Cried for Me is a story for pet and dog lovers.
It is about a young dog who became tired of being underfed and abused.
Scared of her owner's threat to kill her, she ran away.
The owner of a dog sanctuary rescued her from dog catchers.
She finally found a loving home with a loving family that adopted her.
Proceeds from sales of the Book will go to the Animals Alive Dog Rescue Shelter, the Sanctuary referred to in the Book.

On 1st December I released How to Write for Success: Best Writing Advice I received.
In 'How to Write for Success: Best Writing Advice I Received.' the author shares with new and aspiring authors her knowledge gained over the years. The book begins with her trials, errors, and successes, and moves on to the essentials of writing a book to which readers will gravitate. She covers plotting, writing dialogue and narrative, building your story world, choosing a book title, writing the blurb, what an author should do before and after publishing, choosing categories, creating an author brand, book marketing, and most of all how to get sales and reviews. It does not end there. She shows how you can achieve recognition in an author's world and become successful. You can become a best-selling author. You can become an award-winning author. The author emphasizes it is up to each individual to apply what they have learned in the book to achieve their dreams and goals. There is a segment on frequently asked questions with answers, that no aspiring author would want to miss. Seasoned authors can also learn something from this book. Be proud to be an Author.

I also added one more story- The Caregiver, to Heart-Warming Tales, and changed the book cover.

Heart - Warming Tales consists of six unusual and enjoyable short stories of Comedy, Crime, Love, Infidelity and Unhappy Marriages.
The Caregiver is a romance. Torn between two men who love her, Lena faces a choice.
Whom will she marry and what will be the outcome?
Her Online Predator is a mystery – thriller /romance. It teaches a valuable lesson.
Be careful with whom you make friends on the internet.
That person may not be the one he or she claims to be.
A Marriage on the Rocks is about a young couple who had serious problems in their marriage.
The wife left the marital home to find a more exciting way of life.
Dead Business is about a suspicious woman who doubted her husband.
She was determined to find out the truth about him.
The Psychiatrist and the Thief is a comedy-mystery.
A thief pretends to be a patient of the psychiatrist, and a series of blunders occur.
She Cried for Me is the tale of a stray dog who found a loving home.

Read a free sample of Dead Business on Instafreebie

Stories People Love also got a new book cover.
Stories People Love contains short stories of Crime, Adventure, and Love.
1.A Headmaster's Daughter - When minimal value was placed on education for girls, a passionate young Christian girl finds true love with a brilliant scholar.
2.Travel Dreams of Yesterday - Two young adventurous girls, one with a strict Christian father, take a trip across the world.
3.The Dirtiest of all evils - A thrilling murder mystery that demonstrates true brotherly love.
4. Age Difference - A Love Story. True love knows no bounds but can there be a limit to the age of your partner?
The four stories, each different in content, are connected by the common theme of hope.

If you have children, I created a free Ebook for children.
It is the fifth story in Adventures of Squeaky Doo: A Teddy Bear's Adventures.

Squeaky Doo in Trinidad is FREE.

Marge and her family decide to go to Trinidad, where Marge’s grandparents live, to celebrate Marge’s birthday.
Marge takes along Squeaky Doo.
They have a great deal of fun on the exotic island, visiting interesting places, and meeting lots of cousins and other relatives.
However, misfortune follows Squeaky Doo once more.
Will Squeaky Doo survive to go on another adventure?

I also put together another FREE Ebook with a taste of my memoirs especially for you, my Readers.
Icebreakers is on Instafreebie.
The Book, Icebreakers, provides glimpses of the author's experiences at various stages of Life's journey.
In these excerpts of her Memoirs, you will read about her joys, sorrows, successes, as well as times of uncertainty and triumphs.



As you see I have been busy all year trying to please you, my Readers.
To date, I have published eighteen books and I am not counting the free books.
Check out the books on Amazon Universal Link.
What have you been up to in 2017? I would love to hear from you in the comments.
I am looking forward to your continued support.