AUTHOR NICHOLE PAYTON

AUTHOR NICHOLE PAYTON

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

I am a mother of two boys, full-time government employee, a loyal friend and a blessed woman.

Show us when you realized you had a passion for writing.

I realized I had a passion for writing when I was younger. I use to write down every thing, I wrote detailed long letters to my friends at school, I kept journals. Every time I had a pen in my hand something always went down on paper, from writing poems to writing down lyrics from my favorite songs. I can remember when I was younger when the cassettes and boom boxes were out. I use to stop and rewind my favorite songs just to write down the lyrics...I always had a fascinations for how words were put together into something so amazing.

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.

At this time, I cannot say that I do share a similar style with any authors. As I am still finding my voice as a writer, I don't believe that I could actually say that my writing relates to their work other than most of my main characters has faith, puts God first and have a strong belief in them. If I had to choose, I would say maybe Christian writers but on the other hand there are Fiction writers who also have these characteristics in their characters also.

Show us how your styles are similar.

They would be similar as I stated previously with the characteristics. What I love about being a writer is that you have total control of your characters. So even though there are the antagonist in my novels that I am working on now that you may not like due to the way they handled certain situations, somehow you still end up liking the character itself for who they are deep inside their heart.

Tell us your preferred writing genre and the genre you prefer to read.

My preferred writing genre is fiction. I prefer to read self-help books, but I read what interest me.

Show us what your audience looks like.

My audience looks like single mothers, married couples, older, younger men and women who have been in certain trails and tribulations in their life, but still manage to come out on top. My audience comes from all different cultures. I would like my audience to be anyone with whom I can inspire.

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

I've learned that you have to do a lot of research on the writing side and business side and most importantly, I’ve learned to be patient.

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

I was excited and proud of myself. The first publication offer I received was for the Triumph of My Soul Anthology series book # 3, published by Peace in the Storm Publishing/Elissa Gabrielle. I wrote a short story titled My Soul Says Yes, which is anticipated to be released in Christmas 2009.

However, I was asked to be a participant in an Erotic Anthology titled Tasty Temptations, published by My Time Publications/Leila Jefferson, which will be released February or March of 2009.

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

You really don't know what to expect, but in general, I would offer my advice as to keep writing. If writing is your passion then stick with it, don't give up. Maybe your manuscripts will be rejected the first time around and maybe not, every situation is different but in any case does your research on writing to hone your skills and research the business aspect of it as well.

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

My first publication is for the Erotic Anthology that I was asked to participate in titled Tasty Temptations. The title of my erotic short story (which could change by its release date) is "Double Shot of Mocha, Please", the release date is February/March 2009.

My first publication offer anticipated release date is Christmas 2009 for The Triumph of My Soul series, book # 3. My story is titled My Soul Says Yes.

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

Both main characters play an important role in the story. Although it’s erotic, my short story has a strong storyline, which shows how two people find true love with sharing the interest of writing and reading. Sometimes it's difficult for writers to find that person who can actually share your views on writing and have the same passion and on top of that...the support. However in my short story both Trent and Angela's point of views will show the interest of the literary world. The love, the strength of one another and the support, along with some hot steamy scenes included will make it even more enjoyable.

The Triumph of My Soul Anthology series, my short story inspirational, My Soul Says Yes, the character Destiny shows her faith in God. She felt as though she loss her faith when she loss herself due to difficult obstacles she had experienced in her life. Destiny shows her strength to move forward and always put God first.
Without telling too much of the story, in My Soul Says Yes, Destiny reaches out to individuals who are believers, one who has the strength to move on when the battles get tough and still prayed all at the same time.

Tell us where we can find you on the internet.

You can find me at the following website and email:

www.myspace.com/shy320 or email me at nichole320@yahoo.com

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