I previously introduced you to the BOOK OF THE DAY, "They Don't Hear Her Cries," by Alethea Gibbs. Now I want to introduce her to you. She is a fascinating woman, who I feel we all in one way or another can connect. Please enjoy learning about Alethea Gibbs, but first, an introduction to her book.
Zenobia Jordan lacked attention from her father which caused her to look for love in the wrong places. She found herself on the tough streets of Irvington and Newark, New Jersey. Heartbroken, yet determined to find herself, Zenobia became the woman she vowed she would never be… Many of life’s traps became her new reality. Zenobia had one thing on her mind, survival.
Product details
- Paperback: 150 pages
- Publisher: Gibbs Truth (April 7, 2015)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1732789800
- ISBN-13: 978-1732789807
- Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches
ALETHEA GIBBS
Tell
your readers a little about yourself, where you grew up, where you live now,
where you went to school etc. Let them get to know the personal you.
Unfortunately,
I grew up a little sad because I held a lot of stuff in never wanting to share
or face them. I used to laugh to keep from crying; that's why no one ever knew
the hurt and pain I felt. I'm at peace in my life; therefore, I laugh now
because I am happy. I was born and raised in Newark/Irvington, New Jersey. I'm
still here in the urban community doing my best to make a difference positively.
What
inspired you to author this book?
When I
realized I wasn't the only person to grow up without my biological father, that
inspired me to write my book just to save at least one depressed person from
committing suicide. Studies show the absence of a father affects his child in a
lot of negative ways. That's why I had to do something to help the youth cope
without having their father.
Where
did you get the inspiration for your book's cover?
I
decided on the silhouette of the lady crying because it was best for my title.
Then I decided to make sure her head is up to stay strong through it all. I cried when I wrote Chapter One, that's how I
decided the title of my book.
Who
has been the most significant influence on you personally and as a writer?
My
Mother has been the most significant influence on me personally, and as a
writer because she's always been there through the ups and downs, Always.
What
were your struggles or obstacles you had to overcome to get this book written?
I
struggled writing my book because I never wanted my siblings on my father's
side to be mad at me for sharing my story. In their eyes, he was a good father;
unfortunately, I never felt the same way because I didn't have the privilege to
have him in my life as they did. I'll always love all of my siblings, and I'll
never get mad at them about anything that was out of their control. I just need
them to understand why it was essential for me to write They Don't Hear Her
Cries. I cried a lot by myself and never told them.
Tell
your readers about your book.
My book
is about a young lady who grew up without her Father. I showed examples of the
ways the absence of a father affects the child in a negative way.
Who
is your target audience, and why?
My
target audience are children growing up without their father and the single
parent women because I want to give them hope and let them know it's not their
fault they're in their situation, and everything is going to be all right.
Also, I want guys who aren't in their child's life to read my book to
understand the importance of being in their child's life.
If
you were going to give one reason for anyone looking at your book to read, why
should they buy it?
One
reason to read my book is to find inspiration to do better in your life.
What
do you consider your greatest success in life?
My
greatest success is being alive. I was born and raised in an urban community;
unfortunately, a lot of people in my area didn't live to see my age. Sad to
say, I wanted to kill myself more than once when I was depressed. That fact
that I'm alive means success to me.
What
one unique thing sets you apart from other writers in your genre?
I'm not
sure about one unique thing that sets me off from other writers in my genre
because I don't compete with anyone
How
do you overcome writer's block?
When it
comes to writer's block, I take a moment to step away or work on my manuscript
the next day.
What
one piece of advice do you have for new authors?
New
writers, please study your craft because writing a book isn't as easy as
reading one.
Tell
your readers anything else you want to share.
You may
notice different covers on Goodreads because I made a lot of mistakes when I
first published my book. Once I studied my craft, I wanted a fresh start and a new
book cover. I'm grateful for my revamp because I learned a lot about the
process of writing a professional book. I would love for you to read my book
and tell me what you liked or didn't like. Thank you in advance for your
support. #TDHHC #GibbsTruthNoLie