Tell us about yourself.:
Dr. Trina Boice is a #1 best-selling author of 31 books and was named the California Young Mother of the Year in 2004, an award which completely amuses her 4 sons. She teaches online for Brigham Young University and Arizona College of Nursing, in addition to creating online courses for professional development at LifelongLearningEducation.com. She’s a movie critic at Movie Review Mom.com and has a daily podcast called “Daily Inspirational Quote Hosted by Trina Boice”. She’s an author coach at FromBook2Business.com
She worked as a Legislative Assistant for a Congressman in Washington, D.C., and was given the “Points of Light” Award and Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her domestic and international community service. She was selected by KPBS in San Diego to be a political correspondent. She taught classes at the famous Le Cordon Bleu Culinary College and says she has the weight gain to prove it. If she told you what she really did she’d have to kill you.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?:
I grew up in California and moved to Las Vegas a few years ago. I always knew I’d be a writer when I was a little girl. I just didn’t know exactly what I’d be writing about! I started collecting inspiring quotes and ideas for my books when I was only 6 years old. I kept them in a little box, which grew into dozens of filing cabinets full of content. My husband said I would be buried in a filing cabinet. Thank goodness we can now scan documents into our computer! I've always loved clever wordplay, foreign languages, and different ways of communicating. Would you believe I actually liked diagramming sentences in my middle school English class? My kids think I'm such a nerd. They’re right. When I was a little girl, I won a contest in my 2nd grade class for reading more books than any other kid in the class, more than triple!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
To get into the writing zone, I listen to music. The type of music depends on what kind of a book I’m writing and what mood I want to get into. Sometimes I light a candle and I almost always have a delicious snack on my desk to much on. Before typing, I do a lot of research on the topic and begin brainstorming in outline form.
What authors have influenced you?
I grew up in California and moved to Las Vegas a few years ago. I always knew I’d be a writer when I was a little girl. I just didn’t know exactly what I’d be writing about! I started collecting inspiring quotes and ideas for my books when I was only 6 years old. I kept them in a little box, which grew into dozens of filing cabinets full of content. My husband said I would be buried in a filing cabinet. Thank goodness we can now scan documents into our computer! I've always loved clever wordplay, foreign languages, and different ways of communicating. Would you believe I actually liked diagramming sentences in my middle school English class? My kids think I'm such a nerd. They’re right. When I was a little girl, I won a contest in my 2nd grade class for reading more books than any other kid in the class, more than triple!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just do it! If you truly believe in your project, don't give up. Writing a book and getting a book published can be hard work, especially in today's economy. Persistence in this industry definitely pays off.
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Wow, I can’t pick just one! I absolutely love inspirational quotes that fire me up and give me good advice on a variety of topics. That’s why I created my daily podcast called, “Daily Inspirational Quote with Trina Boice.” I share a quote that inspires me and then I talk about a story that illustrates the point.
What are you reading now?
I usually have several books on my bedside table that I'm reading simultaneously! Right now, I'm reading an adorable book about "Hygge", which is a wonderful concept I was introduced to on my first trip to Denmark. It's a word that describes that cozy, warm feeling when you're sitting by a fire, drinking hot chocolate, surrounded by loved ones. I'm trying to create more of those kinds of magical moments in my life.
What is your favorite book of all time?
That’s such a hard question for me to answer! People always ask me a similar question about what my all-time favorite movie is because I’m a film critic. I give the same answer: I love too many to pick just one!
When you’re not writing, how do you like to spend your time?
I've been traveling all over the world, someplace awesome almost every month. Free is my jam, so I created www.EmptyNestTravelHacker.com to share my travel tips and tricks. I adore watching movies, so I post my movie reviews on Movie Review Mom
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
When I was a little girl, I won awards in elementary school for reading the most books. One that sticks out to me is a biography about Abraham Lincoln. I earned an extra big star on the wall for reading such a gigantic book. It was the longest book I had ever read and I simply inhaled it. That may have been what started me on my love affair with nonfiction books. I currently teach politics at a university!
What has inspired you and your writing style?
I love to read books that inspire me and teach me how to improve myself. I want to write books like that for other people!
What are you working on now?
? I'm always working on several books at a time. Once I have a deadline for one of them from a publisher, I then focus on that one book until I finish it. Right now, I’m working on a book with a school principal in China. It compares the educational system in China and America. It will be a guidebook for Chinese parents who are interested in having their children study abroad.
What is your favorite method for promoting your work?
I use a variety of social media sites every day to share what’s happening with my books, which ones are on sale or being offered for free, and posts that feature reviews. Targeting my posts to specific Facebook groups where people who are already interested in my topic are gathered has been the best method for marketing so far.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m always working on a few books at any moment! I teach at a couple of universities, have a daily podcast, and 4 YouTube channels. I’m obsessed with movies and share my reviews on my Movie Review Mom YouTube channel. I will also continue to create online courses at Lifelong Learning Education. I’m always open for new opportunities and an adventure!
How well do you work under pressure?
I slowly work on books until a publisher gives me a deadline. Then, the pressure is on, and I type like crazy until the book is finished. I’ve never missed a due date. Woohoo!
How do you decide what tone to use with a particular piece of writing?
Other than my doctoral dissertation, all of my writing is pretty casual with an intentional friendly tone. I want readers to feel like they’re reading advice from a close friend who knows and loves them.
If you could share one thing with your fans, what would that be?
You’re amazing. Thank you for buying and reading my books. I truly appreciate your support. I consider it an honor to spend time with you through my books.
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