Writing to Motivate: An Interview with Author Joan Ramirez
Joan Ramirez’s book, Jamie is Autistic, Learning in a Special Way, was inspired by the many special learners that she has taught as a Special Education teacher.
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She lives in New Jersey and has an M.S. in Journalism, an M.S. in English as a Second Language, and an M.S. in Elementary/Special Education. She is also a published photographer and has traveled worldwide to give workshops in photojournalism.
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Her book, Let it Go,Let it Flow Leadership published by Motivational Press, has motivated managers of all levels to advance in their organizations. Her book, Go for It Leadership Handbook for All Students by Audible.com is still motivating high school students in Europe to go for it.
I would like to welcome and thank Joan for sharing her thoughts and time with Write on Fight on.
How long have you been writing?
My first article was published when I was nine.
What book made you realize you wanted to be a writer?
To Kill a Mockingbird inspired me to write.
Do you have any quirky writing rituals or odd sources of writing inspiration?
My dear friend, Isabelle Holland, who wrote The Man Without a Face, is my inspiration.
Why do you write?
I write to motivate, to inspire, and to entertain with thought-provoking stories.
If you could build a super-author consisting of three, living or deceased, authors who would you pick and why?
Isabelle Holland, Marilyn Henderson, and Robin Hathaway–three women who went before their time.
What author would you like to meet for lunch? Why?
I would like to meet Charles Dickens for lunch and pick his brain.What are you currently working on that’s got you excited?
What are you working on now? What are you excited about?
I’m working on the fragrance novel and will be working on a suspense set in Brazil. Every book I write gets me excited.
Joan’s books can be found on Amazon.com.
You can connect with Joan on Facebook.
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Be well,
Jay
