May 26, 2018
I was privileged
to invite Ms. Williams for an interview with BooKecCenTric to
discuss her latest book: For Better or For Worse. Enjoy!
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Thank
you @DTWilliams for your time today. Let’s
talk about For Better or For Worse. What’s
it about, and what inspired you to write it?
What's
your book about, and what inspired you to write it?
@DTWilliams: My book is about the ups and downs of romantic
relationships. I focus on the coming together of two special characters from
various backgrounds and how they build and maintain a healthy bond with one
another. After a few short stories and poems, I was inspired to write a full-length
novel about a young couple who navigates through adulthood together.
Who
is your target audience, and why do you think this book will appeal to them?
@DTWilliams: I definitely hope to gain the attention of young
African-American women and men. I believe they will find interest in this book
due to the fact that it focuses on similar situations that they may have
experienced.
What
message do you wish to pass across to your readers with this book?
@DTWilliams: The message I hope to relay to the reader is that
life as well as relationships has its ups and downs and although the struggle
can be difficult any obstacle that we are faced with is just a test to make us
stronger.
What
was the hardest thing about writing your latest book?
@DTWilliams: The main thing I struggle with when working on any
of my novels is making sure I'm perfecting each chapter to the best of my
ability. Sometimes when writing there is so much creativity going on in my head
it's hard to express it all on paper, so I have to take my time and make sure
each piece of the puzzle is put together properly.
As
a writer, is there anything you've learned about yourself while writing this
book?
@DTWilliams: If I've learned anything about myself through
writing I've learned that I'm passionate about what I do. In the beginning of
my writing career I passed it off as a hobby or something to do that occupies
my time, but with each character I create and each story I form together I can
see now that this is what has my heart. I am a writer.
For
your own reading, do you prefer ebooks or traditional paper/hard back books,
and why?
@DTWilliams: Although ebooks are more accessible I do prefer
reading hardbacks instead. I'm just so used to physical paper that I can pick
up and put down at my own leisure where has when dealing with electronics it
can become a hassle.
What
is your niche genre, and if you were to write in a different genre, what would
it be?
@DTWilliams: My genre is mainly romance. Whether it is romantic
comedy, romantic drama, or romantic suspense at the end of the day I am all
about the romance. If I could write any other genre it would more than likely
be murder mystery. I feel this genre involves a lot of thinking, planning and
strategies keeping the reader on edge.
What
books and authors have most influenced you?
@DTWilliams: White Lines by Tracy Brown; Scarred by Twyla Turner; The
doctor's secret bride by Anna E Ross… I could go on but then we'll be here
all day but each one of these books definitely gave me a push to pursue writing
fully.
Is
there anything you'd like readers to know about you?
@DTWilliams: My purpose of writing is to share my work with
interested readers from similar and diverse backgrounds. Aside from writing I'm
also a personal reviewer who loves to encourage and give helpful feedback to
authors just like me.
Do
you read your book reviews? How do you deal with bad or good ones?
@DTWilliams: I do read my own book reviews, reason being I want
to see what the reader liked about my work as well as what they didn't like. It
helps me when writing in the future to know what establishes a connection with
my audience and what I need improvement on.
@DTWilliams: What is your preferred method to have readers get
in touch with or follow you (i.e., website, personal blog, Facebook page,
Goodreads, etc.)?
Any
additional comments you would like to add?
@DTWilliams: I just want to thank BooKecCenTric for giving me
this interview and I thank all readers who enjoyed getting to know me a little
better.
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My name is D. T. Williams. I was raised in Lake City, Florida where I have
lived all of my life and now I reside in Orlando. I took a strong liking to
books at a very young age and have maintained that same passion as an adult. I
have always indulged myself in reading many books from different authors some
of which inspired me to create my own work.
Writing for me came a little later in my years; it
first started out with poems, short stories until I finally created my first novel.
I have now been inspired to showcase my talent to the world in hopes to
entertain and inspire others. Now that I am pursing further education I choose
to continue to grow in the knowledge of reading and writing. I hope you all
will join me on this journey in helping me achieve success through my work.
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