Tell us about yourself.:
My name is Angela Joann Mitchell, I’m a woman of faith, a mother, a survivor, and now-an author. I’m someone who believes in healing, purpose, and helping others through my story.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?:
I grow up in Charleston, South Carolina. For the past 11 years I resides in Georgia. This influence my writing a lot, because when I couldn’t talk to anyone about what I was going through, I would write it on paper to God. I was journaling when I didn’t know anything about journaling at that time.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No I don’t think I have any unusual writing habits, I would just go somewhere quiet and be still, and something would come in my spirit.
What authors have influenced you?
I grow up in Charleston, South Carolina. For the past 11 years I resides in Georgia. This influence my writing a lot, because when I couldn’t talk to anyone about what I was going through, I would write it on paper to God. I was journaling when I didn’t know anything about journaling at that time.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
The advice I have for new authors is-don’t be afraid to start. You don’t have to have it all figured out just began right from your heart and trust your voice. Your story matters even if it is painful. Someone needs to hear it. And most of all, pray through the process. God will give you the strength, the words, and the courage to finish what He started in you.
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
The best advice was stay focus and stay consistent in whatever you do.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading the most famous book of all time the Bible, because my next book is going to be on faith.
What’s your biggest weakness?
Never give myself credit for anything. Never think I’m good enough.
What is your favorite book of all time?
Adventures of Tom Sawer and Huckleberry Finn
When you’re not writing, how do you like to spend your time?
Helping people, because I work in healthcare and I spend lots of time at the park when I can reading the Bible, praying, and walking.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
Because I grew up in the church, Three Hebrew Boys in The Fiery Furnace. The impact it had on me was to stand my ground on what I believe.
What has inspired you and your writing style?
Emily Dickinson she inspired me to put my emotions in writing. Her poems addressed emotional and psychological states such as loneliness, pain, happiness, death, and love. Her poems explore the full spectrum of human emotions.9
What are you working on now?
I’m working on my next book Battle Tested Faith: The power of Trusting God and Understanding who Jesus is, which explores the names, nature, and character of Jesus.
What is your favorite method for promoting your work?
Social media!
What’s next for you as a writer?
Focusing on my next book Battle Tested Faith.
How well do you work under pressure?
I work well it pressure, fuels me to keep going.
How do you decide what tone to use with a particular piece of writing?
I let my emotion guide me. If the moment was painful, I write with honesty and softness. If it was freeing, I write with boldness I don’t force it. I just let my heart lead, and I pray for the right words..
If you could share one thing with your fans, what would that be?
Thank you for listening to my story. You not alone, no matter what you have been through. If God brought me out, he can bring you out too. Keep going-there is healing and hope ahead.
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