Interview with Author Octavia Grant – Ramona Portelli Blog

Interview with Author Octavia Grant

Octavia Grant is a Georgetown, South Carolina native. In March 2012, after a week-long vacation to the Sunshine State, she relocated to Jacksonville, FL.

While in South Carolina, she obtained an Associates in Applied Science from Horry-Georgetown Technical College, as well as a Bachelor of Science from the University of Phoenix. Though she has multiple degrees, her passion has always been Creative Writing.

Tell me more about your latest book

My latest release was the series entitled, Captured By The Game. This two-book series was created to make readers think outside the box. People often seek help, comfort, and guidance from their Pastor when life seems hectic and overwhelming. This book shows that sometimes the people we turn to for help, hide the most secrets. 

What was the most challenging aspect of writing this book?

The most challenging aspect of writing this book, as well as any other book, is overcoming Writer’s Block. It is important that a book comes together perfectly, but sometimes ‘Characters refuse to speak.’ This happens more often than not. Stepping away from the manuscript normally helps my creativity flow.

What is your normal procedure to get your books published?

I’m a self-published Author. I write, proofread/edit, and publish all of my books.

What motivated you to become an author?

A short story assignment for my English III College Prep Class ignited my writing flame when I was a Junior in High School. Honestly, I never had any intentions of becoming an author. Though I love to write, in the past I lacked the confidence needed to become a published author. However, when I moved to Florida in 2012, I decided to pick up my pen again. In 2016, after stepping out on faith, I reached out to the publisher of my favorite author and submitted a manuscript that I had been working on for two years.

How many books have you written so far?

So far I have written thirty-one books. All of my books are in eBook format on Amazon. Some of my books are Audiobooks and can be found on Audible and ibooks. Some of my books are also in Paperback format. A few of the titles below will also be on Hoopla’s platform.

I’ll Never Let You Go 

Black Husband White Wife

Nasty 

Ruthless Behavior 

Who Can You Trust (3 Books)

Married Men Only 

Hoe Stroll

Confessions Of A Divo

Secrets Among Friends 

Work Husband 

Pregnant By My Daughter’s Boyfriend Complete Series (3 Books)

If You Ever Did Me Wrong…Don’t Trust Me

Pretty Face No Substance 

The Manual 

Tax Rich: Based On A True Story

Anything To Get Rich 

Body Count 

666 Le Meurtrier St 

Unhealthy Love 

Captured By The Game Book 1 

Captured By The Game Book 2

Bitter Ex-Wife

Should’ve Chose Me (3 Books)

Frenemy Goals (Collaboration)

Set It Off (Collaboration)

As an author, do you prefer the traditional book or online version? Why?

I love having an actual ‘page turner’ in my hands. The feel and smell of a new book tends to hypnotize me. However, I prefer to read books via Kindle. I prefer this because I’m able to highlight certain parts of the story, without damaging the actual pages of the book.

How hard or easy is it to establish and maintain a career in writing?

It can be difficult to maintain a career in writing. Losing focus, sleepless nights, and being unable to complete a storyline are a few of the challenges that I’ve encountered.

What is your advice for aspiring writers?

Believe in your ability and never second guess your creativity. Also, if you’re planning to sign to a publisher, make sure to ask questions. Not everyone, has your best interest at heart. Last but not least, being noticed can be a blessing and a curse, be sure to have thick skin.

Visit Author Octavia Grant book links:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mdoccreationspublications

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/otaneka/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/Octaviathepen

Book Links

I’ll Never Let You Go (Available in ebook, Paperback, and Audiobook)

https://amzn.to/2y0JElS

Black Husband White Wife

https://amzn.to/2LpgwYs

Nasty 

https://amzn.to/2zte2pj

Ruthless Behavior (Available in ebook, Paperback, and Audiobook) 

https://amzn.to/2T3pNKa

Who Can You Trust (Available in ebook, Paperback, and Audiobook)

https://amzn.to/2WpQ9rG

Married Men Only 

https://amzn.to/3csHjil

Hoe Stroll

https://amzn.to/2Lkk9z0

Confessions Of A Divo

https://amzn.to/35WzKxX

Secrets Among Friends (Available in ebook and Paperback)

https://amzn.to/2T3stYe

Work Husband 

https://amzn.to/3fI1rPN

Pregnant By My Daughter’s Boyfriend (Available in ebook and Paperback)

https://amzn.to/2xXk9lr

If You Ever Did Me Wrong…Don’t Trust Me (Available in ebook and Paperback)

https://amzn.to/2SYZCnS

Pretty Face No Substance 

https://amzn.to/2AlFJAN

The Manual 

https://amzn.to/3fLeyQj

Tax Rich: Based On A True Story

https://amzn.to/3fCrp78

Anything To Get Rich 

https://amzn.to/3dGxRs5

Body Count 

https://amzn.to/2WURy8C

666 Le Meurtrier St 

https://amzn.to/2YYxbtO

Unhealthy Love 

https://amzn.to/35RLRN1

Captured By The Game Book 1 (Available in ebook and Paperback)

https://amzn.to/3cqEePW

Captured By The Game Book 2 (Available in ebook and Paperback)

https://amzn.to/2Wowk3Y

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