Interview with Charlon Bobo of EditCopyProof.com re: authorship of new book Overcomers, Inc.

1. How did you get started writing?
   
   I have loved words since childhood. Writing has been my favorite activity in every professional position I have ever held, but my passion was ignited when I realized I could do it to serve others. My business focus is on inspiring and empowering female entrepreneurs with a conscious approach to wordsmithing solutions, e.g. copywriting, copyediting, ghostwriting, online marketing, etc. With a clear understanding of the responsibility of using my talents to enhance the success of others, it makes the exercise of writing a pure joy.
   
   
2. What do you do when you are not writing?
   
   I am told my interests are eclectic and unusual, but I wouldn’t know because it’s just me being who I am. I love diversity and it definitely shows in my colorful tapestry of activities. When I’m not writing, I can be found making soap, in the kitchen concocting delectable desserts, creating dinner for friends from farm-fresh ingredients, having tea or wine with my girlfriends, reading at the beach, walking in a forest, enjoying cultural activities, gardening or napping.
   
   
3. What would readers like to know about you?
   
   I live my life as a means of enjoying the gift it is, but I am also crystal clear that modeling overcoming behavior is one of my primary purposes. There isn’t any particular magic to it; it’s simply a matter of deciding that every experience will serve a high purpose. Living that helps others find a way to do it in their own lives.
   
   
4. What inspired you to be a contributing author in Overcomers, Inc.?
   
   Simply? The power of the message. When we share our life experiences as a means to support and empower each other, the possibilities are limitless. I have spoken about transparency for years and it is only in sharing the rawness of life, our low points, our challenges, our moments of heartbreak that we realize we’re not alone and some how, some way, we, too will find a way.
   
   
5. Why is the topic of Overcoming important to you?
   
   Because it’s human. Not one person on this planet will escape the necessity for overcoming something. I am here to assist others in recognizing that overcoming is a choice. Circumstance has no inherent power to dictate our future. We can chose to be overcomers in spite of external circumstance.
   
   
6. Why are you specially qualified to write about this topic?
   
   Because I’ve proven I’m an overcomer; my life experience clearly shows that. The best way to learn how to do something is to learn from someone who’s already done it. I have moved beyond childhood sexual molestation and anyone in that same situation can be empowered by the conscious choice to use the experience to propel them toward health, wholeness and happiness.
   
   
7. How many books have you written?
   
   This is my very first book published by a publisher, although I have two works-in-progress to be self-published in early 2010.
   
   
8. What are the titles of your books and what genres are they?
   
   The genres are self-explanatory given the titles. My two soon-to-be-self-published books are:
   
   1. Write Your eBook Using a Trusted and Proven System
   While Maintaining Your Busy Life: a comprehensive step-by-step guide to ensure a marketable and income-generating eBook using reliable insider copywriting,
   ghostwriting & online marketing techniques
   
   AND
   
   2. From Trauma To Triumph: Beyond Childhood Molestation
   Proven Techniques to Ignite Self-Healing in 30 Daily Explorations
   
   
9. How do you manage to keep yourself focused and on track when you’re writing a book?
   
   With strict adherence to the plan I establish at the beginning of the book writing process. Accountability is a key to success!
   
   
10. Do you write to make money, for the love of writing or both?
    
    Definitely both. To me, writing is like breathing; I need it to live. And I also need money to live so my writing serves me on that level, as well.
    
    
11. What makes you proud about your involvement with Overcomers, Inc.?
    
    I am most proud to share what makes so many people uncomfortable. Unless we begin talking openly and honestly about topics our society considers to be taboo--like childhood sexual molestation--we cannot move beyond and live with the understanding that it’s only external circumstance. It has no true power over us.
    
    I am not minimizing the impact. I am simply saying it does not define me and it doesn't have to define others who have had the same experience.
    
    
12. Will you write more books?
    
    Absolutely! There are volumes inside me bursting to come forth!
    
    
13. What do you have in the works now?
    
    Besides my two other books? A growing list of topics for which there are very few experts, including the new relationship paradigm and women truly understanding the nature of standing in their personal power.
    
    
14. What does the future hold for you and your books?
    
    Greater and greater opportunities to serve others with the insights and inspirations that come directly from the divine.
    
    
15. What makes this a book that other people MUST read and WHY?
    
    It is raw. It is real. And it cuts to the heart of HOW to overcome. These aren’t polite, politically-correct stories of trivial life matters. They are hard-earned lessons from people who have gone through the fire, come out the other side, and are genuinely grateful for the experience because it showed them how strong and resourceful they truly are.
    
    
16. What people NEED to read this book and WHY?
    
    This book is for the human race. No matter who you are, where you live, your annual income, your gender, your profession, your age, your ethnicity, your religion… you will be inspired by the stories in this book because rising from the ashes is a human experience.
    
    
17. What sparks your creativity? Any tips to help others spark their own creativity?
    
    Water and nature spark my creativity. Also, a necessary break. There is no shortage of ways to get the creative juices flowing, but when I’m stuck and cannot seem to get into the flow, I take a break to do something completely unrelated to the task in front of me. It consistently provides a ‘reboot’ so I can jump in again with a fresh perspective.
    
    
18. What do you think motivates people to become authors?
    
    I cannot speak for other authors. For me, it’s the opportunity to positively impact peoples' lives.
    
    
19. What motivated you to get into this unusual industry?
    
    Because it’s time in the evolutionary course of this planet to move from a patriarchy to a system influenced by the female divine. Compassion, openness, communication, collaboration… these are the crucial elements to bring humanity into full alignment and propel us forward to unity.
    
    
20. If a potential reader thinks that your book wouldn't interest them, what would you say to convince them to buy?
    
    I don’t believe in convincing people of anything. I trust absolutely that people know when something resonates for them. When that happens they will make a purchase.
    
    
21. What is your final message to our readers?
    
    Within you lies a vast well of resources to live the life of an overcomer. As the authors of Overcomers, Inc. we have done it. Now’s YOUR turn! Join us.

From Overcomers, Inc.; True Stories of Hope, Courage and Inspiration. To get your own copy and receive dozens of bonus gifts go to http://www.overcomersbook.com/booklaunch

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