Bio:
Married at sixteen, a mother twice by seventeen, and
thrice a mother and divorced by twenty-four, Adrienne Thompson is no stranger
to adversity. Not your typical teenage mother, she went on to complete her
college degree and to earn her nursing license. She attributes God’s
faithfulness as the catalyst for her success in life. Now, having raised two
children as a divorced mother, with a third fast approaching adulthood, she is
chasing her dream of becoming a published author. Using the lessons that life has
so expertly taught her as a guideline (betrayal, abusive relationships,
self-esteem issues, witnessing the deteriorating effects of drug abuse), she
has created stories that will both entertain and inspire the reader. Learn more about Adrienne at: http://adriennethompsonwrites.webs.com/bio.htm
How
long have you been writing?
I’ve written poetry for most of my life. I did not
begin writing novels until 2009.
How
did you get started writing?
I always had a desire to write novels, but for years
I convinced myself that I couldn’t do it. One day I found myself dissatisfied
with where I was in life and believing that there was something more for me.
After much thought and prayer, I found my true calling in writing. Five novels
and 10,000 eBooks sold later, I’m much more satisfied with the direction of my
life.
What's
the best writing advice you've ever received?
I was once told not to be so concerned about word
counts and to write as the story dictated—to write until the story is finished. A good, complete story is more important than
meeting a certain word-count quota.
What
inspired you to write this book?
See
Me
is the story of Olivia Moy, the widow of a beloved and very celebrated author.
When we first meet her, she is slowly losing the battle as she struggles to
cope her husband’s untimely death. Concerned about her condition, her son
insists on taking her to his home where she soon befriends his neighbor. It is
not long before Olivia begins to divulge the secrets of her marriage, secrets
that can destroy her husband’s legacy and her world. I was inspired to write See Me because of my experience with a
brilliant, yet mentally ill relative.
Are
you working on a new book?
I’m always
working on the next book, lol. I’m currently working on two books: Little
Sister (a companion novel to Been So Long—my second book) and Been So Long 2
(Body and Soul).
What does writing mean in your life?
Writing means everything
to me. Even on those dark days when I feel like giving up or that I’m spinning
my wheels and I’ll never reach my goals, I am still compelled to write. It has
become second nature to me—a compulsion. I know
I was put on Earth to do this.
Where
can people purchase your book?
See
Me
is available on Kindle, Nook, and Kobo. Paperback coming soon.
Kindle: http://ow.ly/ePcsF
Nook: http://ow.ly/ePcxS
Kobo: http://ow.ly/eQd0T
