Sheena: I would say Maya Angelou.
She was a great poet and pioneer for women authors. She had a presence to her
to no one could duplicate. Also, for me, she was an inspiration to look up to.
LaToya: Where are you
from? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Houston, TX. I still live in Houston, but
in the sub city Missouri City.
LaToya: Did you always
know you wanted to be a writer?
Sheena: Not necessarily. When I
first started writing, I was doing it more as a hobby and not thinking about it
as a career. I didn’t become serious about making it into a career until four
years ago.
LaToya: When did you
first start writing and when did you finish your first book?
Sheena: I first started writing
when I was nine while working on a class project. As time went, I continued to
write because I loved to create new characters and develop storylines that were
entertaining. Although I have written a lot of books, I developed my first
major release in 2012 and published it in 2013.
LaToya: How did you
choose the genre you write in?
Sheena: Majority of the stories I
have written are in genres that I would normally read. From romance to urban, I
enjoy the stories that are in these genres, so of course I wanted to write
stories that I could relate to. The biggest genre that I loved to write in is
new adult and I developed an entire series around it (Love, Life, &
Happiness series).
LaToya: Where do you get
your ideas?
Sheena: Majority of my ideas come
from my imagination. The only stories that I developed that came from personal
experiences would be Love Unbroken and Reclaiming What Is Mine (which were
loosely based).
LaToya: Name one book
that you would categorize as a life changing read.
Sheena: I think anyone can agree
that the Bible is a life changing read. It can take you various emotions and be
closer to God while reading the word. For me, if I only had one book to read,
that that would be the book for me.
LaToya: Who is your
favorite author?
Sheena: I have a lot of favorite
authors, which include Carl Weber, Victoria Christopher Murray, and newer
authors, including Delaney Diamond, Raven St. Pierre, Christina C. Jones, and
Chenell Parker.
LaToya: Name one book you
wish you’d written.
Sheena: Wow, there’re a lot, but
I would say “She Ain’t The One” by Carl Weber and Mary B. Morrison. That book
had everything in it which I loved. That was also the first book I read from
Carl Weber, which had me hooked on his writing ever since.
LaToya: Tell us about
your latest book.
Sheena: Reclaiming What Is Mine is
a romance story with a few twists. It’s about finding love despite having
obstacles in your way. With the main characters, Asia and Bryon, they have a
lot against them, but the love they have for each other is strong enough to get
through all of the issues. If you’re a romantic at heart, then this is the book
for you.
LaToya: How can readers
connect with you?
Sheena: Readers can connect with
me at the following:
Blog: sheenabinkley.com
Twitter: @ChevonBink
LaToya: What advice would
you give to aspiring authors?
Sheena: The
advice I would give aspiring authors is to never give up on your dreams. This
industry can be tough and can cause you to sometime doubt yourself; but despite
the obstacles, keep pushing and never stop writing.
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