Author Spotlight: Lakisha Johnson

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Another Author Spotlight from Delphine Publications, please read more about the talented Lakisha Johnson below:

LaKisha Johnson is a girl after God’s own heart; doing what she believes to be her purpose..writing.  In addition to being a self-publised author, she’s also a wife of 15 years, mother of 2 and native of Memphis, TN. She comes from a huge family and has always been the go to girl whenever someone needed a poem written or read, an acknowledgement that would convey just what they were thinking or even an occassion written for that special day. She’s an all-around talented lady that makes everything she touches turn to gold. She has 2 degrees from Southwest TN Community College both in Information Technology and has worked in the corporate field for over 15 years. She is also a dedicated blogger, delivering a devotional blog 5 days per week entitled ”Kisha’s Daily Devotionals.”

LaKisha wants readers of her books to step outside the box and read with imagination.  She wants them reeled in from the front cover to the last word, enjoying every second in between, asking for more.  She doesn’t proclaim to be the best writer or even author in the world..she just proclaims to be blessed because her motto is ”God’s purpose is bigger than any problem!”

Check out her Q&A with yours truly below!!

What inspires you to write the books you write? What motivates you?

I am inspired to write simply because I've been given this gift. I've always had the ability to write different things but I never dreamed that it would eventually lead to me being called an author. This alone is motivation enough for me to make sure I don't disappoint all those who read my work.

Do you research anything prior to starting a new project? Take us through a normal day with a new project that needs to be handed in.

No, not before but during because I want to make sure the things I write about are realistic. Writing or beginning a project for me is usually grabbing my laptop and allowing my thoughts to turn into words. I don't schedule time because it normally never works out like I plan so whenever I find time, I write or I jot down notes on my phone. However, I always work in enough time to ensure that anything I work on is turned in before time.

 What is hardest part about writing for you? The easiest part?

For me, as a writer, the hardest and easiest part is writing but that's because I want everything to be great. I have to make sure the storyline flows right, make sure there is just enough drama to keep the pages turning and then end it right to make the readers want more. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE writing but it is hard work.

What new projects are you working on now? 

I am currently working on A Secret Worth Keeping part 2 and I am also finishing a young adult devotional book that I started earlier in the year.

 Any advice for aspiring writers that you wish somebody had shared with you? 

Not to give up! However, I have learned that it's easier to jump down off the mountain that's has your dream, at the top, because the ground is closer to you but I am a witness that if you keep going, it'll be worth it once you've reached it. Now, please understand, the closer you get the more work you have to do but it's still worth it and once it's within reach you get this extra dose of adrenaline that won't let you quit. Don't ever allow someone to snatch your dream from your hands. Don't allow someone to tell you that you can't do it, make it or become this because you're capable of doing whatever it is that you want to do. We're all gifted because God made us that way, all we have to do is use it.

Look for Lakisha's new project, A Secret Worth Keeping.

All of her books are available for sale at amazon.com.


You can visit her at

www.facebook.com/KishaDJohnson

www.twitter.com @_lakishajohnson

instagram.com/kishajohnson

authorlakishajohnson.wordpress.com

I thank LaKisha and all of the authors for allowing me to interview them.

I think we have a few more authors we are anxious to feature from Delphine Publications, so stay tuned..

Thanks for your time..

Until next time....