Monday, November 26, 2012

JoeyPinkney.com 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Raina Shaw, author of Ridiculous Situations



About "Ridiculous Situations": 

“Ridiculous Situations”, gives thought provoking famous quotes about love, relationships, common sense and “real deal” revelation and advice from an author that talks the talk and walks the walk in her own relationships.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Ridiculous Situations (Expanded Second Edition)”?

Raina Shaw: I am a hairstylist, and the salon is a place where women let their hair down and keep it real. There is no conversation that is off limits. The majority of the conversations center on the men in
women’s lives and the drama. (read more) 

JP: What sets “Ridiculous Situations (Expanded Second Edition)” apart from other books in the same genre?

RS: In “Ridiculous Situations”, I’ve supported a lot of the points I make with bible scripture, but the book is not preachy or judgmental at all. I break those scriptures down in way that would be considered “street”. (read more) 

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that led to "Ridiculous Situations (Expanded Second Edition)" getting out to the public?

RS: I didn’t over think the process. In the beginning, I had no idea how to publish and market a book.I just took one step at a time. I wrote “Ridiculous Situations” then I met publishers and people with helpful information and one opportunity lead to another. (read more) 

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take you to start and finish Ridiculous Situations (Expanded Second Edition)?

RS: First, I make a table of contents and name my chapters. I go back and put the information/stories in each chapter. (read more) 

JP: What’s next for Raina Shaw?

RS: Before I became a hairstylist I worked in the music and fashion industry for many years. So, I have lots of stories. In the very near future, Legacy Publishing will publish my short stories (fiction) that will be about the fashion and music industry. (read more)

Click here to read the entire JoeyPinkney.com interview with Raina Shaw, author of "Ridiculous Situations".

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