Amy Gatliff author of The Power to Never Give Up

Opening up your heart
Some people find it very hard to let new people into their life. I guess that it can be dangerous, but most of the time we find that new people that we see are for the most part, a lot like us.

Taking the time to get to know our neighbors is something we all put off. What if they have ... "issues"? Yes, we all have them. I am thinking that if we pull away from everyone we will find ourselves living in a cocoon or sorts. How on earth can we be a help to our world if we are in a cocoon? You remember that Jesus said to Go out to the world and preach the Gospel. I am committed to reach those I can reach, love those I meet, and try to have hands like those of Jesus. Will you join me?

I want you to read about Amy Gatliff, author.

1. What is your name and the title of your book(s)? My name is Amy Gatliff, and the title of my first book is "The Power to Never Give Up."

2. What is one thing you think your readers would like to know about you? In my writing, I like to be transparent and allow others to learn from my life whether that be from the good choices that I have made or the mistakes that I have made.

3. When did you know that you wanted to become a writer?
I never dreamed that I would become a writer until around 2007. I began to sense the Lord directing me to share my testimony with others to offer them hope and encouragement.
4. What are your strong points in your writing style or methods?
I believe it lies within my willingness to be open and share through my life's experiences. By doing so, I am able to connect with the reader on many levels.

5. Are you a reader?
Actually, I am not much of a reader. It takes a lot of discipline for me to stay committed in my Bible reading and in reading other books.

6. What are you reading right now?
I am reading a book by Joyce Meyer titled "I Dare You."

7. Do you have another book that you are working on and hasn't been submitted for publication?
Tell about it. I have only recently began my second book. It has not been submitted for publication at this time. It is in the very early stages of being written.

8. What are your biggest obstacles to writing and how do you overcome them?
My biggest obstacles to writing would be finding the right words to say that would appeal to the reader and writing for extended amounts of time. The ways that I overcome them is through prayer; I also use the dictionary from time to time to help me with some of my wording; and I will set time limits for my writing.
9. Please put a description of each of your books here. (back matter is ok) Have you ever tried to face life's challenges, only to feel weak, lonely, and discouraged at the end of the day? In The Power to Never Give Up, author Amy Gatliff shares her personal experiences of such challenges, and through her transparency and brutal honesty reveals the struggles and victories throughout her life. Amy's story will be an inspiration and encouragement for anyone who finds themselves facing challenges, such as disappointment, anger, death, and bankruptcy. Amy looks deep within her faith to find The Power to Never Give Up.
10. How can readers contact you or purchase your books?
Please put your website or blog here. Through my website at http://amygatliff.tatepublishing.net/. I also have a blog here that I would love to share with them. There is also contact information for speaking engagements.