Literary
Stardom is a spotlight for 'New Authors' that has 5 or less books under their
belt. This new feature is targeted to highlight new authors because many new
authors are often overlooked and readers don’t want to take a chance on
purchasing a book by someone ‘new.’ However, many readers are missing out
because these new authors have a lot of fire spitting from their pen! Some of
you seem to forget that your favorite author was once new & you took a
chance with them. So, my message is to stop overlooking these talented authors
and give them a chance! Please welcome our first Literary Star, Mizz Butterfly.
Mizz
Butterfly is a 29 year old new urban fiction writer from York, Alabama, who
currently resides in Tuscaloosa. She has had a love for writing since her high
school days and as a result, majored in English in college. Writing has become
a passion for Mizz Butterfly. It takes her
away from all the stressors and troubles of the world. Mizz Butterfly is
currently working on the sequel to her novel.
Chatting
with Mizz Butterfly
I had
the honor of sitting down & chatting with Mizz Butterfly about her literary
career. Tune in to hear what she had to say.
Can you please tell us a little about yourself?
I’m Author Mizz Butterfly and I’m 29 years old. Originally from York, Al.
I’m not married. No kids of my own but treat my nieces and nephews like my own.
I’ve loved to write since High School. I was the girl that wrote everyone’s love
letters.
Your publisher is Natisha Raynor Presents. Why did you decide to sign
with them?
When I met Natisha she was just starting her company. I was the first
author that would be signed to her. She told me how she was just starting out
and would understand if I wanted a more established publisher, but something
about her stuck out. I could tell she was passionate about her company. She is
very sweet and understanding.
Who is your targeted audience and what message are you trying to relay
in your writing?
I would say readers who are at least in their 20s and up. I try to at
least show them that despite what’s going on or has happened in your life, you
can still move forward and accomplish your dreams.
With thousands of books being released each day and new authors steady
emerging, how are you going to stand out? Why should readers give your book(s)
a try versus others in the same genre?
I try to bring awareness to a different cause in each one of my books.
Even though they are entertaining and have drama, there is a message in each
one. I think that is something that not many authors do.
If you could have been the original author of any book, what would it
have been and why?
Wow that’s a tough one. I would have to say the Coldest Winter Ever. I
hated that Winter went to jail. I would have had her change her life around.
I'm sure you're a reader as well, who are some of your favorite authors
and what's on your ‘To Be Read’ List?
Coco Amoure, Kim Kaye, Mizz Kiki, of course Natisha Raynor. There is a
friend of mine A. N. Drews who is coming out with a book soon that I am
definitely going to check out.
Are you a full-time or part-time writer and how long has it been since
you published your first book?
Part time. I published my first book in 2015.
What inspired you to become a writer?
I’ve loved writing since I was in high school. I did some promoting for
Jerrice Owens and he challenged me to write a story. That’s how it all began.
So tell us, what books have you written?
I’ve written If It Ain’t One Thing It’s Another 1 & 2 and I also
have, When S#!t Gets Real. I am currently working on the second part of it.
What genre(s) are they and why did you choose to write in those genre(s)?
All my books are urban fiction. I write books that I would want to read
myself.
Give us an insight into your main character(s). What does he/she do that
is so special?
All of my main characters have some type of traumatic experience(s).
Despite the obstacles against them, they rise above everything and continue to
push forward.
Which actor/actress would you like to see playing the lead character
from your most recent book?
I would love for Yaya Dacosta to play Kimori in my latest book.
How do you connect and interact with readers?
Through Facebook and Instagram.
What was the hardest thing about writing your latest book?
Getting my main character through all the drama that’s going on in her
life.
Do you think that giving away books for free works? Why or why not?
Sometimes. It helps to get your name out there and inspire people to buy
more of your books. However, sometimes it doesn’t work.
Why do you feel that you will be reader’s next ‘favorite author’?
Because my books are not only entertaining, but you learn something from
them.
Where do you see yourself in your career as a writer in 5 years?
Hopefully on the top of the charts. I want to have grown a lot as a
writer.
Based off what you’ve learned in your writing career, what advice would
you give to a new and emerging author about the publishing industry?
Don’t let anyone change you. Stay true to who you are.
How do you think the publishing industry will be in the future?
With so many new authors coming out I think it will expand and be better.
What can readers expect from you next?
I’m working on the second part to When S#!t Gets Real and then looking
to start something new afterwards.
Is there anything else you would like to add that I haven’t included?
I hope everyone will take a chance on my work. Readers will not be disappointed.
Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to
take part in this interview.
Just
because you grow up having everything you could ever want doesn't mean you
won't have problems. It's always someone out there hiding in the shadows trying
to take everything you have.
If
It Ain’t One Thing, It’s Another
Despite growing up without her mother, Gizelle
Williams still had a wonderful life. Her father has already given her
everything she could want and then some. But just when she thinks that life
can't get any better, a series of events change her life so quickly that she
didn't see it coming. For the first time in her life, she is about to find
out what the word DRAMA really means. Come take a ride with Mizz Butterfly as
she takes you on a roller coaster ride filled with lies, alibis, deceit and
more drama than you can handle in the hot steamy novel If It Ain't One Thing It's
Another.
Genre:
Urban fiction
Publisher:
Self Published
Release
Date: September 15, 2015
Page
Count: 107
“As
if dealing with my father’s death wasn’t enough, here comes more drama. Things
just can’t seem to go right in my life. When will the madness end??” ~ Gizelle ~
If It Ain’t One Thing, It’s Another 2
As if dealing with her
father's murder isn't enough for Gizelle, now the mother that she has never
known has returned. On the outside, it appears that Amaya simply wants to be
reunited with her daughter, but Gizelle's family isn't buying it. Does Amaya really
want a relationship with her daughter or does she have other motives? Strap
yourself down and continue the rollercoaster ride through this drama filled
read.
Genre:
Urban Fiction
Publisher:
Natisha Raynor Presents
Release
Date: October 10, 2015
Page
Count: 109
“Life
doesn’t always work out the way you want it. Best thing to do is play the hand
you were dealt” ~ Kimori ~
(Formerly
titled When it all Falls Down)
Kimori Taylor is a college freshman determined to let
nothing stop her from getting her degree. She does everything in her power to
make sure her grades stay up, including her decision not to date. Julian
"Juelez" Douglas along with his twin brother Dom and their brother
Cash take over their father’s drug business after he goes to prison. Juelez is
determined to get everything he wants in life including Kimori. Their
relationship is like a real life fairytale until a series of events tear them
apart. Things go downhill as a hurricane of secrets, murders, and lies
start to surface. Is the love they have for each other strong enough to survive
or will both of their lives crumble When S*** Gets Real.
Genre:
Urban fiction
Publisher:
Natisha Raynor
Presents
Release
Date: January 11, 2016
Page
Count: 130
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