Author Tonie Short

AUTHOR TONIE J. SHORT

Let's start getting your shine on. Tell us who you are beyond an author.

A father, businessman, brother and friend.

When did you realized you had a passion for writing?

High school. I wrote a play that students in my class acted out in class.

We understand that uniqueness counts in the literary world, but we equally understand there must be relatability. Tell us an author with whom you share similar writing styles.

I don't want to over-state my style, but I've learned a lot from reading what I refer to as classical writers. One in particular is Ralph Ellison

How are your styles are similar?

I think our styles are descriptive and patient with varying cadences throughout our writing..

What is your preferred writing genre and the genre you prefer to read?

Fiction. I like to read fiction, informative books that helps one build character and historical information.

What does your audience looks like?

My audience look like America; people from all backgrounds and races.

Tell us an important lesson, on the business side of publishing, that you've learned on your journey.

Be patient, make alliances and always plan 7 steps ahead.

Going back to the beginning, show us the day you received your publication offer or the first time you saw your bound book.

Very excited!

Tell us your expectations of an aspiring author approaching you for information about writing/publishing.

Respectful; other than that I have no expectation of what to expect. I've had people ask a lot of questions from writing to the business side of things. People have differing level of experience in this business.

Ready to shine? Tell us the name of your book.

Sherri's Song

From one of your character's point of view, show us why we should buy it.

In the view of Sherri Thomas, you should read this book because it shows her growing as a person and finally learning to love herself.

Where can we find you on the internet?

myspace.com/tonieshort

tjshortonline.com