B2M INTERVIEW
Books2Mention is honored to
have Phyllis Jackson as our featured author this month. We truly appreciate her
willingness to set aside some time to interview with us.
B2M proudly presents our
exclusive interview with Phyllis Jackson.
Welcome to Books2Mention
Magazine. Congratulations on the release of your first book.
1. When did you realize
that you possessed this unique talent for writing? I realized that I had a
niche’ in writing in middle school. My teachers always encouraged me to enter
my work in contest & programs. It did not dawn on me to build a brand from
my writing until college, after allowing others to read my “confessions”.
2. How did you get the name
"The Elitess"? I , actually, got the name Elitess from some friends
of mine, & the combined force of an organization I co-founded in college.
My friends always treated me as someone above average & expected nothing
less than greatness from me; and the organization was crowned Nubian Elite
Council of Fashion. The combination created my alias “ The Elitess”.
3. How did you come up with
the concept for your book? Soul Searching Confessions came about when
Iacknowledged, that writing poetry was my way of confessing my thoughts &
feelings to people,when I couldn’t find a way to confront them verbally.
4. Do you have a special
ritual in place when writing, that allows you to tap into your creative energy?
Not really, when I feel a poem stir up in my mind, I write it, immediately.
Whether I be at home, work, grocery store, I let my creativity flow on its own.
5. Do you believe that
creative writing is a gift or is it learned? I believe that creative writing is
a gift; but how people use it can be learned.
6. Is there a
particular poet that you most admire that has influenced your writing style?
Honestly, I don’t have a particular poet that I emulate. I tend to separate
myself from other poets, so that I can deliver a pure message . I want my style
of writing to be natural .
7. What are your
aspirations as an author? My aspirations as an author are to be the voice of
the emotions that people can’t find or express on their own, as well as,
encourage people to acknowledge the feelings &thoughts they ,often, try to
neglect or forget.
8. Outside of writing what
are your other interest? Aside from writing, I enjoy reading, of course,lol,
cooking, watching movies, stepping, attending step shows, hanging with friends
& loved ones. You know, the normal leisure activities.
9.
You are the National Executive Inspector General for the Sisters Striving For
Excellence Organization. Can you fill our readers in on the company and its mission
?Sisters Striving for Excellence is a non-profit Sisterhood Organization that
promotes public awareness and support the value of sisterhood, professionalism,
and community service while representing a character of integrity.
10. Are you currently
working on a new project? Yes, I am working on my second and third book,
currently. The second book is entitled “Reflections of a Journey “will be
available this spring.
Phyllis we encourage you
to continue writing poetry that focuses on the intimacy of the heart, mind,
body, and spirit, and we look forward to hearing more from you.
Thanks for interviewing with
Books2Mention Magazine. Please be sure to come back again and keep readers
informed about all of your future endeavors.
Much Success To You!
The Staff @ Books2Mention
Magazine
Reflections of a
Journey – Coming Spring 2010