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Joelle Valente1) Where are you from?
My origin is Puerto Rican and African and I was raised in N.Y
2) Tell us your latest news?
I am now the host of Joelle's Poetry Palace for www.1067thebridge.com
3) When and why did you begin writing?
I began writing in 2005 and published my first poetry book in 2007 called The Valente Principles
4) When did you first consider yourself a writer?
I considered myself a writer when I first became published
5) What inspired you to pen your first book?
My inspiration to pen my first book came from my Spirit desiring to express itself
6) Who or what has influenced your writing, and in what way?
I am inspired by selfless people who fulfill God's purpose one kind act at a time
7) How has your environment/upbringing colored your writing?
My upbringing is the focus for most of my writing because it is the core of who I am
8) Do you have a specific writing style?
I don't have a specific writing style...It just flows from my Soul
9) How did you come up with the title for your book(s)?
My name Valente is at the heart of my book titles because I believe in its honor
10) Is there a message in your book that you want readers to grasp?
My message is to always keep growing, keep seeking, and keep going
11) How much of the book is realistic?
My whole books are realistic from cover to cover
12) Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your life?
The books are based on my experiences and my lessons of life
13) What books have most influenced your life?
I like these books: Phyllis Wheatley Poetry Book, There's A Spiritual Solution To Every Problem by Wayne Dyer, The Secret, and my books The Valente Parables
14) What are you reading now?
I just ordered Hero...Looking forward to it...
15) What are your current projects?
My Radio Show Joelle's Poetry Palace
16) How does your family and/or friends feel about your book or writing venture in general?
My family is so inspired by me that two of them have become writers
17) If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything?
I wouldn't change my life experiences because they made me who I am
18) Is there anything additional you would like to share with your readers?
Yes, my radio show is on every Saturday @12pmEST @www.1067thebridge.com and consists of poetry, music, inspiration, interviews, and motivation
19) Do you prefer one subject matter over the other?
I wouldn't change my life experiences because they made me who I am
20) Does what you do, come easy?
It has never come easy for me but writing is like breathing to me
21) Do you see writing as a long- or short-term career/where do you see yourself in the next 5 to 10 years?
I plan to write poetry books and biographies all my life
I want to thank YOU for being the best part of Teardrops Publishing!! Awww... You're welcome and thank you for the honor of publishing through Teardrops Publishing