MPN Question: Tell us about
yourself, your professional skills, and how you got
started publishing your book.
I am the Vice President of Marketing for an Atlanta
based consulting engineering firm. After completing
my novel, and trying the route of finding a
reputable agent to represent me, a friend suggested
that I approach the publishers directly. With his
assistance, that is exactly what I did. Shortly
thereafter, I received an email from a Publisher
indicating an interest in my novel. The flew
into Atlanta to meet me and by the end of the
meeting she made an offer to acquire the book.
MPN Question: What were some
of the hurdles you faced in launching your
publishing career?
I think the biggest hurdle is to maintain your faith
and know that if it is God's will nothing can
prevent you from attaining your goal. I am a single
parent of three and it was a challenge to make time
to write, so I began to schedule time in my
evenings exclusively to write. Generally, this was
after I put the kids to bed.
MPN Question: How successful
have you been, and what has been the key to your
success?
I consider myself a success because I have
overcome tremendous odds to be at the point in my
writing career that I am. I am currently at
work on my second novel. The key to my success has
been to put God first in my life, family second, and
the desires of my heart third....as a result it
is all coming together.
MPN Question: What are your
target markets?
Reaching Back is for all people who are
looking for the courage to face the future or
unknown. Lessons of life are imparted in a
realistic, yet entertaining manner.
MPN Question: How do you serve
your target markets better than other authors of
your type?
I make a personal connection with my
readers by recognizing through the experiences of my
characters that in life we all face trials. Through
the growth of each character, the reader can reflect
and relate to where they are in life, and find
opportunities for self-motivation and
self-development.
MPN Question: What general
lessons have you learned that can be applied to any
professional, even one in a different product
category?
If you
can focus on your dreams and look past the obstacles
you can achieve your hearts desire.
MPN Question: How can
potential new customers contact you?
Nea A.
Simone can be reached at
neasimone@slking.com.
