Interview with Sabrina Hayes

Author of Why Me? Why Not Me?

Where are you from originally and where do you reside now?

Originally from West Virginia. I now reside in Bowie, Maryland.

If you currently reside somewhere besides where you were born, what’s the story that lead from there to here?

Migrated to the DMV immediately after college for employment opportunities and a modeling career.

What made you decide to write and publish your first book?

Why Me? Why Not Me? was my 2nd Self-published book which was undoubtedly a spiritual, divine assignment from God which resonated in my spirit only months before I began writing.

How would you describe your books to first time readers?

We serve a truly awesome, loving and gracious God who demonstrates His mercy, grace and powerful love toward us each and every day. This book is a book on encouragement and inspiration to those who have experienced the most unimaginable hardship and pain in their lives yet through prayer, faith and God’s strength you will learn that personal suffering is merely a catalyst toward hope and divine change.

Who do you feel is most likely to connect with the topics you write about?

Christians. Although everyone that has an open heart and ear to read/hear these powerful testimonies. Each testimony reveals the journey of the young and old, men and women desperately striving to convey to others that in spite of what they may go through in life their stories will help others to gain spiritual insight, confidence and peace in the midst of their storm.

What unexpected or surprising thing did you learn during the process of writing and publishing?

God wrote this book, every single word. There were so many times that the thoughts just wouldn’t come–I had nothing. And, low and behold, out of nowhere–the words would flow and flow and flow. And, the next day when I read what I had written, it was like I was reading someone else’s writing–not mine. As shared above, this book was a spiritual assignment from God.

If you could, what advice would you give to your past self before embarking on this journey?

Pray for continuous insight, understanding and discipline.

How many people would you ideally like to reach with your books?

Millions.

What has been the biggest challenge and frustration during the process to date?

Inability to know how and to tap into social media resources in an effective method of marketing the book.

What’s your biggest strengths when it comes to book a) writing, b) publishing and c) marketing?

Writing.

What’s your biggest weakness when it comes to book a) writing, b) publishing and c) marketing?

Marketing.

When do you think you will write your next book?

This year. I’m working on my first novel.