Interview with Teresa Gee

Author of One Day in the Life of a Believer

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

I am originally from Columbus, Ohio, and currently reside in Columbus, Ohio.

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

I currently live in the same city and state that I was born in.

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

All my life, I have enjoyed writing and reading, I can remember as a child reading books like Charlotte’s Web. As an adult, I seriously started my journey after I produced a state play One Day In the Life of a Believer, I met a woman at a conference who inspired and helped me get this book edited and published. I am now the author of two books ( Transition the Moves Forward) and currently working on the third one.

How would you describe your books to first time readers?

One Day in the Life of a Believer reflects by the first play, with the thought that many times, it is what we do not see that has the most significant impact on our lives.

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

I believe there is some portion in this book that hopefully resonates with everyone. However, when I wrote this particular book, “One Day in the Life of a Believer,” it is from a Christian foundation.

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

That is the ultimate question for me, as I reflect on the writing and publishing process, I learned that I was limited in knowledge. I had to learn to incorporate others who were skilled in helping me on my journey. I tried self-published, but for me, that was not the way to fully accomplish my goal and what I envision for myself, but it worked for a while and was a great option.

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

My advice would be not to focus so much on writing that missing the journey of authorship is lost, book publishing is a magnificent achievement, a tool to impact and positively influence people’s lives.

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

I am visionary at heart with a broad vision, and I would like to reach as many people as God permits with all my books.

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

I think the biggest challenge is waiting on the final project to come to completion if you are using a publishing company. You have to trust people to handle what you see and hope you can somehow convey the message through their skilled abilities of publishing. Another challenge is that I am not a great promoter of my accomplishments, but I am learning if you believe you have something to say through a book, you have to open up your mouth and tell it also.

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

My biggest strength is my creative, which becomes my weakness at the same time. The discipline to remain focus on writing without thinking about the next book, workshop, manual, or play can be taxing on time. As I move forward with marketing tools, I am becoming more comfortable with selling my book and respecting the gift that comes with writing and the opportunity to share what is inside of myself with others at this level.

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

My biggest weakness is promoting my works to a broader audience, so this is another step on my journey to say Hello world I am here as I thank God for making me who I am with intention. I

When do you think you will write your next book?

I have written my second book, and it is titled “Transition that Moves Forward” The Four P’s Footsteps. I must say that I think this book is my favorite right now as it speaks to me. I do believe when we create, we should be able to eat the same meal that we serve to others. I genuinely gained insight and expansion through the words I pen on paper.

Are you self published or did you use a hybrid publisher or a traditional publisher?

I did self-publishing and used a traditional publisher, with my time restraints and working a job. I found that I was more satisfied with the intervention of a company that could help me move forward promptly.