Feburary Author of The Month: Monica Marie Jones

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What made you become a writer?

As a young child, I began writing in a journal to process my emotions about
boys, teasing, and all of the other major issues in the life of a 7 year old. 
I continued that throughout my teen years and young adulthood.  I also
added writing short stories, and poetry.  After graduation from Graduate
School in 2003 I began writing my first novel, the Ups
and Downs of Being Round.  During the process of writing that, I
sent an excerpt to Chicken Soup
for the Girl’s Soul and they published it in the book in 2005.  I have
been writing and publishing ever since!

Where does your inspiration and/or
passion come from to stay in the business of writing?

As strange as it may seem, much of my inspiration comes from painful
experiences. My passion comes from my ability to use my experiences and words
to inspire, motivate, educate, entertain and add value to the lives of others
who read my work. 

What is your latest book?

My Latest Book is called FLOSS which is about six socialites who use money,
cars, jewelry, good looks and other material and external things to measure
their worth.  They soon learn that these things came at a far higher cost
than they bargained for.  FLOSS is the first of a series of books that
explore the things that Urban America equates with the pursuit
of happiness.  The next release, and second installment of the
series is called SWAG which is about a talented singer who goes on a reality
show to learn how to take her talents to the next level.

List any literary endeavors or events
forthcoming?

My literary endeavors include using the issues addressed in my books as a
platform for motivational speaking and fitness coaching.  I also plan to
release my second poetry book this year.  I teach kickboxing at Northwest
Activities Center and I can also come to you to do a class with your group or
personal training in kickboxing, aerobics or dance.

Events for this month include the the following…

• February 11th @ 5pm - Michigan Literary Network
  Radio Show – Guest Host @ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/michiganliterarynetwork 
  
  

• February 12th @ 8pm – Diva TV -Appearance as a
  Relationship Expert @ The Katwalk 227 Iron Street, Loft #133, Detroit,
  Michigan

• February 18th-19th – Youth
  Work Methods Training – Facilitator
  – Boynton Beach, Florida

• February 21st @ 6pm – Brand New Woman Book Club Appearance
  in Syracuse,
  New York

• February 23rd-26th – Youth Work Methods Training of
  Trainers -Facilitator – Clinton, Michigan

• February 25th @ 9:15pm – The Dedan Tolbert Show @ http://www.blogtalkradio/dedantolbert
  

• February 27th – Youth Work Methods Training Summitt for Michigan
  Department of Education – Facilitator – Lansing,
  Michigan

What is your web site and how can
people contact you?

http://www.monicamariejones.com
Email: monica@monicamariejones.com

You can also find me on Facebook,
Myspace
and Twitter

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