Exclusive Interview with

Deborah L. Perdue

When did you start writing?

I wrote poems and essays throughout my teenage years and then as an adult. In 2012, I published my first Gratitude Journal, Grace of Gratitude Journal. Since then, I have continued writing on gratitude, and have since published 4 more books.

What makes writing your passion?

Gratitude fuels my passion of writing. Every day, I sent out Daily Gratitude Reflections to my email subscribers. I love to express my thoughts on feelings through my writing passion.

How long have you been writing?

Since a young girl.

What was the feeling when you published your first book?

Excitement and it was a thrill!

What’s the story behind your choice of characters?

I write non-fiction self-helps books.

What annoys you the most in pursuing a writing career?

There is no annoying part of the writing part of my career.

How do you get over the “writer’s block”?

I think that writing every day on gratitude alleviates any writer's block.

We all know the writer’s path is never easy, what makes you keep going? What advice would you give to new authors?

Keep going! If writing is your passion, you will find it rewarding and fulfilling no matter what.

If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self, what would you say?

You are going to grow and change in amazing ways! Love yourself.

Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal with the bad ones?

It's hard to read reviews that are not super-positive.

What is the feeling when you get a good review?

I love to hear how I have helped someone find more gratitude in their own lives.

Have you ever incorporated something that happened to you in real life into your novels?

Which of your characters you can compare yourself with? Did you base that character on you?

What do you think, the book cover is as important as the story?

Book covers are very important. They are the first impression.

Do you connect with your readers? Do you mind having a chat with them or you prefer to express yourself through your writing?

I always reply to my gratitude subscribers. I love chatting with others.

How do you feel when people appreciate your work or recognize you in public?

It's wonderful. It means the world to me.

Who is your favorite author? Why?

I have many favorite authors. In non-fiction, some I love are Deepak Chopra, Florence Scoval Shinn, Brene Brown, Mark Nepo, Ernest Holmes, Wayne Dyer, to name a few.

What’s the dream? Whom would you like to be as big as?

I would love to have a huge audience, like Brene Brown does.

Would you rewrite any of your books? Why?

If you could switch places with any author – who would that be?

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