(Me with my mentor Les Brown)
(Announcement!) I am writing my first (full) non-fiction book and I will be launching it on Amazon. This is a love project. I am beyond excited about this new journey! It’s time for me to share what’s been inside my heart.
For the last year, I’ve felt a constant inner nudge (that won’t go away) to finally own the fact that I am a writer (and speaker) and that I have a message to share with the world. And it’s time to share it.
Maybe there is something that you feel “called” to do too?
Starting February 21, 2017, I am dedicating 2 hours weekly to write my book in my spare time until it’s complete. My intention is this book will be life-changing for millions of people worldwide.
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Someone in my writers group recently asked me “What is your WHY?” Why do you write? This was my answer…
(True Story)
20 years ago, I read a self help book that changed my life forever! In the book, the author shared his true story about overcoming great odds and adversity and achieving extraordinary success in his life. Back then, I was a struggling young single mom barely getting by. His story ignited a fire on the inside of me. That’s when I made a radical decision to take 100% responsibility for my own success no matter what. I went from earning $9 per hour to generating $9 million dollars in sales in one year in real estate. From there, I invented a product, appeared on TV shows (Shark Tank) & magazine covers, won awards, and started writing a blog, books and speaking. And all because that author (Les Brown) (and through God’s grace) had the courage to write about his TRUE STORY in his book ( “Live Your Dreams”) and I got to read HIS story! I’m not sure if any of this would have happened if I had not read his book and story.
I had some big wins and some failures along the way. But I got back up and kept going. I had no idea any of this could happen for me- a small town, ordinary woman with hope, faith and a dream to make a better life for me and my kids.
What’s possible for your life is bigger than you realize.
So now, I am paying it forward as a writer (and speaker) by writing and sharing True Stories (from my life and other people’s lives) that create breakthroughs and help other people live their dream. This work is my “calling”.
(2009) Finally, after all these years, I got to meet my mentor Les Brown and tell him how much his story changed my life. (See photo of me and Mr. Brown attached). I believe our work as writers has a deeper purpose than we realize.
His work mattered. And your work matters too. Whatever it is that you do.
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I’ve read more than 125+ books (I read books every day) and many of those authors stories have changed my life too.
(VIEW LIST OF MY FAVORITE AUTHORS: http://www.aprilyvette.com/2017/02/21/aprils-list-of-favorite-authors/ )
I believe wholeheartedly that stories change lives because my life was changed by someone’s story more than once.
And I am here to share my story and other people’s stories and be a force for good in the world.
Thank you so much for your support and friendship! I’ll be posting updates on this journey as it unfolds!
Has a story changed your life? Who are your favorite authors? Stories? Do you have a book inside you too? I’d love to hear your comments below.
Visit Les Brown’s Website here: https://lesbrown.com/
Much love,
April
Writer, Motivational Speaker, Talk Show Host, Creative Marketing Strategist
Seen on: Shark Tank, ABC, NBC, CNBC, FOX, & Los Angeles Times
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