I
am the Author of several Urban Fiction novels which includes, The Pussy Trap
series, Trust No Bitch series, Tainted: Lies. Fear. And Death, Love is Blind a
book where 100% of the proceeds go to fight against domestic violence and my
new release Dream Weaver. I am the CEO of Boss Lady Publishing, Also Co-Founder
of Writing Royalty and Writing Royalty Entertainment. I wear many hats author,
publisher, book agent and paralegal. But, in all of my I have been blessed to
accomplish the most important title, is Mom. Everything I do is for my princess.
What was your inspiration behind your first book?
Besides the fact that I had a story to tell, I loved the
energy of the readers. I love the look on a readers face when they meet their
favorite author for the first time, and the life in their eyes when they
express their feeling about the characters and events in the book. To me as an
author, there is no greater feeling.
What do you wish more people knew about the publishing side of things?
It is real work. It is not just make a logo, book cover,
and upload. You have to teach and train your team. The work has to be
professionally edited, typeset and presented in a way that will establish who
you are as a company and brand. The publisher is then responsible for availing
themselves of the knowledge of the industry, study, read, and research. The
Publisher must set up a platform for their authors to sell books knowing that
social media is not the only avenue if you want to see your team successful.
What would you consider your greatest accomplishment?
Personally, having my daughter. Professionally,
I haven’t done it yet ;).
Do you have a philosophy by which you live?
“Good things come to those who wait…But only what’s left
from those who hustle.”
What type of legacy would you like to leave for your readers?
I would like my reading Bosses to know, that with each
book, I left my heart on the page.
How important was a "platform" in selling your books?
Having a platform is very crucial to the sale of a book.
Each product has an audience. As the author we have to write with our target
audience in mind, then we have to market in accordance to our readers and the
readers who would never read our style of writing. But if you write only for
you and your community, you will miss out on meeting a whole world of great
readers.
Do you have book signings coming up where readers can meet you?
Yes, I do. I will be in Texas in October 3-6 with Sisters
of Essence Book Club keep your eyes peeled for updates and advertisements.
Can you tell us about your upcoming project(s)?
I am currently working on The Pussy Trap 4 and Tainted 2. I
also have a new series I will be introducing at the end of the year. Dun, dun,
dunnnnnn…#Trappin
What advice do you have to an aspiring author?
Study
your craft. Learn the elements of language and disruption. Don’t rush the
process or skip steps editing, cover art, formatting, marketing, promoting, and
contracts you should know something about every aspect of the industry, before
you even get started. Your favorite authors put in a lot of blood, sweat and
tears to get where they are, if you want what they have, you have to do what
they have done. Learn and study the art and tell a different story, be honest
to your pen. Admire the work of others then go create the opposite, your
readers are waiting for you. Build a brand you will be proud to stand on.
CONTACT
Facebook: Author Nene Capri
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Twitter: Nene Capri
Website: NeneCapri.com
Boss Lady Publishing was founded and is headed by the best-selling author NeNe Capri. Nene started her writing journey under the tutelage of New York Times bestselling Author Wahida Clark releasing her first series of books called The Pussy Trap. It would be three years and three books later that she would use the knowledge learned to write independently which catapulted her into starting “Boss Lady Publishing” the journey was full of obstacles but well worth every step. In 2014 NeNe secured an imprint for Boss Lady Publishing under the Literary Powerhouse G Street Chronicles. Boss Lady Publishing is dedicated to giving authors a platform for their work where they can learn the craft and grow with their art. We are looking for authors with drive, ambition and a hunger for knowledge of the industry and the art of great story telling. With the wisdom and experience our team has gathered our authors will have the opportunity to expose their work to thousands of readers, reviewers and lovers of the written word. NeNe Capri has formed a radio show called Writing Royalty Radio in which she helps provide a voice for Authors, Poets, Musicians so that the reading and listening community gets to know the Artist behind the pen.
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