I constantly get ask this question. Many
people believe I am literally talking about real cookies. The first chapter in
my book entitled “Auntie’s Cookie Jar “ explains my experience as a child with
cookie jars. You can see the cookies but they were out of reach. The
cookies in my book are a metaphor for dreams and aspiration that you see others
living but seem out f reach.
What is your target audience?
I want to attract persons over 18
that have had some life experiences that have been difficult. This book is for
the people that has dreams but has been knocked down but desire to get back up.
What was an early experience where you learned that language had power?
I will never forget my mother
telling me I was special and can be great. Her words still are the source of my
motivation.
What is the first book that made you cry?
The Color Purple
Does writing energize or exhaust you?
Does writing energize or exhaust you?
It absolutely energizes me to write.
What is exhausting is reliving the life experiences that brought me through
fears and tears.
How much research do you do?
How much research do you do?
Research is a must. People fact
check. So I I research every thought and idea before I put it on paper.
What genre are your books?
Personal life coaching and
inspiration
What is your writing Kryptonite?
Procrastination. Just start writing
something everyday.
What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?
Making sure that I explain and give
every detail of my experience because my audience was not present when it
happen to me.
What period of your life do you find you write about most often? (child, teenager, young adult, etc.).
What period of your life do you find you write about most often? (child, teenager, young adult, etc.).
I find myself writing a lot about my
childhood. With a degree in counseling, I have learned that childhood
experiences lead to adult behaviors. Therefore I want to dissect my childhood
so I can correct my adult decisions.
What is your secret accomplishment in writing this book?
My secret is that I used my children
as inspiration. My son, Malachi is on the cover. My daughter, Emerald wrote a
awesome forward. And the last chapter is about how my children help me realize
my dream.
What can we expect next from you?
I am collaborating with my wife
Christy Dukes on an inspirational book for couples entitled “Almost Divorced…
He Said / She Said”
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Dr. J. Edward Dukes a personal
inspirational coach and the creator of the social media sensation “The Butt
Naked Truth” masterfully takes us on a journey of self-discovery. A journey
that starts with a cookie jar in his Auntie’s kitchen and walks us through his
life’s trials and triumphs. He is an expert at interweaving his personal
stories, life lessons and words of encouragement to make you laugh, cry, think
and inspire you to realize your fullest potential.
and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bishopjames.dukes
Be sure to join us for Part 2 of this interview on
Modern Living with Dr. Angela on February 14th at
3pm PST/6pm EST.
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