Bestselling Author, Publisher, Poet, and Advocate for Female Empowerment
offers an enlightening exploration of the depths and damage domestic violence
affects a young woman in debut novel Before The Lights Go Out.
My Interview with M.C. Walker
My Interview with M.C. Walker
Who are you? I'm
a mom of two boys from Atlanta. Atlanta is home and I don't think that will
ever change. I'm currently in college pursuing my Bachelors of Science Degree
in Business Management at Herzing University. When I'm not writing, reading, or
studying I enjoy mindless TV, being with friends, and sleeping.
What made you choose a career in
writing? I've always been a very quiet person even in childhood.
Nowadays that's called people watching...lol! I wasn't the most popular girl or
the teacher's pet. I was the pretty quiet girl with her head buried in a
romance novel waiting for prince charming. Still waiting!! I just naturally
gravitated towards the library and my love of books turned into a passion for
wanting to write.
What's your novel about? My
novel Before The Lights Go Out deals with domestic violence, faith, marriage,
womanhood, and love. The idea behind the novel is to explore the harsh
realities of when life and love don't go as planned. Do we leave or start over?
How do we piece together the broken pieces of our life? I want to take
readers and more specifically women on a spiritual and emotional journey of
finding their voice and learning to love them before loving someone else. I
think we are often times pressured into what we assume a marriage should be and
look like. But, we're not really prepared for the unexpected. In the end I not
only want the character to fall in love but restore her faith and identify the
true meaning of living a fulfilled life on every level.
You've written poems, short stories, and
your novel. Which best defines your artistic spirit? I
like to think of myself as multi layered like a banana. I wouldn't consider
myself a poet like Nikki Giovanni or the other greats because I'm not trained.
When I write poems I'm usually writing from my heart. I really don't have
control over what comes unto the page because I'm free falling and expressing
my truth. However, when I'm writing I kind of mute my heart a little bit to really
get into who the character is and what she's trying to tell me. So, I guess I'm
a little bit of both at the end of the day. I'm learning and growing and I love
the journey.
Worst and best advice you've received so
far as a writer?
Best advice:
Focus and pursue your passion with all your heart. Never give up and you'll
win.
Worst advice: Go
to school to write. It wasn't bad advice necessarily. But, after talking about
going to school to become a writer with a few people that were already in the
program. They all regretted it. Don't get me wrong you get to learn the
mechanics of writing. But, I've been told the program silences your inner
voice. I've always been an individual thinker. So, I decided I wanted to become
a writer. I worked at it , followed this link, read this book, and practiced.
As a result, I'm learning to trust my writer voice.
Available April 2015
Go behinds the scenes and meet the
leading lady of Before The Lights Go Out, Naomi George in
the short story Being Naomi. Discover Naomi's childhood, finding love, and
losing her in the ideal perfect marriage. Come inside and discover what's it
like....Being Naomi.
Available May 31,
2015
Before The Lights Go Out is the story of Naomi
George, a thirty year old devoted wife and loving mother who appears to have it
all. Wealth, a gorgeous home in the plush suburbs of Atlanta, and an elite
group of friends. In Atlanta, appearances rule, perception is everything, and
the lines between good and evil are often blurred. What happens behind closed
doors stays behind closed doors, forever. For the past five years Naomi has
endured her husband Bishop's abuse and rage. Forced to hide the bruises and the
ugly truth Naomi will have to make the ultimate sacrifice to not only save her own
life...but the lives of her two children.
On the run with no money and no plan, Naomi escapes vowing to never return. With Bishop in hot pursuit, there is only one inescapable certainty: No matter where she goes, he will find her. Kill her. And take her children. With the abusive Bishop hot on her trail, will Naomi escape? Or will she continue to run and fight for her future? A heart-pounding and suspenseful page turner that will leave you breathless on each page.
On the run with no money and no plan, Naomi escapes vowing to never return. With Bishop in hot pursuit, there is only one inescapable certainty: No matter where she goes, he will find her. Kill her. And take her children. With the abusive Bishop hot on her trail, will Naomi escape? Or will she continue to run and fight for her future? A heart-pounding and suspenseful page turner that will leave you breathless on each page.
Before The Lights Go Out is chilling tale of one
woman’s testimony and difficult journey of discovering her voice, restoring her
faith in God, and finding freedom while in the pursuit of healing from her
past.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Abuse occurs in same sex couples and heterosexual relationships. More often than not people ignore the signs of abuse by a partner for many reasons. Domestic violence is a cycle and the longer it is silenced the cycle will continue. Before The Lights Go Out is a fictionalized depiction of the author experience with domestic violence. It is through her spiritual relationship with Christ that the author has felt compelled to inspire, motivate, and transform the lives of those around her through her work. It is the hope of the author that the novel keeps the conversation going and inspires someone in need to seek the help they need.
M.C. Walker is an Advocate for Female Empowerment and bringing awareness to Domestic Violence. M.C. Walker is a proud supporter of Partnership of Domestic Violence Awareness. Proceeds from Before The Lights Go Out will be donated to charity. M.C. Walker resides in her hometown of Atlanta, GA with her two boys.
About the Author
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Abuse occurs in same sex couples and heterosexual relationships. More often than not people ignore the signs of abuse by a partner for many reasons. Domestic violence is a cycle and the longer it is silenced the cycle will continue. Before The Lights Go Out is a fictionalized depiction of the author experience with domestic violence. It is through her spiritual relationship with Christ that the author has felt compelled to inspire, motivate, and transform the lives of those around her through her work. It is the hope of the author that the novel keeps the conversation going and inspires someone in need to seek the help they need.
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