Taisha Demay

Fearlessly Pursuing Success

Interview by Lissha Sadler of Hardcore Grind

Favorite Quote: Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.

Taisha Demay is the author of the award-winning series Love, Truth, and Consequences. Her upcoming release, “A Question of Marriage” will be Taisha’s 11th book. A native New Yorker, Taisha’s passion for good romance fuels her pen. When she isn’t reading or writing sexy stories, she is blogging.

Lissha Sadler: A black woman who can write is powerful. What does that power mean to you? What made you want to write?

Taisha Demay: Excellent question. It means that I can create stories and memorable characters that will resonate with the readers.

LS: Describe your pen style in five words? What do you admire most about your pen?

TD: Eclectic, passionate, tactful, compelling, unique.

LS: Where does your creativity flow? How do you avoid burning out?

TD: My creativity flows from my heart. I step back from whatever I’m working on and do something that doesn’t involve writing.

LS: If you could change anything about the literary industry, what would it be?

TD: The bias that’s shown towards authors of color. It’s like the industry refuses to take us seriously, recognizing us as a force in the industry, lumping us in the same pile as our Caucasian contemporaries.

LS: You inspire so many people; how does that make you feel?

TD: I’m honored that I can inspire someone.

LS: What can readers expect from the book “A Question of Marriage”? What do you want readers to get from your story?

TD They can expect a passionate and compelling story about a man who believes he has it all and has no room for love in his life. I want them to know that no man is an island, and there needs to be a good woman behind every good man.

LS: What has been the most challenging part of your journey?

TD: Being taken seriously as an author.

LS: Budding authors face many challenges that can be overwhelming and, at times, complex for them to handle. What advice would you give to encourage them?

TD: I would tell them never to give up, never stop learning and believe in themselves no matter what.

LS: Moving forward in your career, what can we expect from you next?

TD: I have several projects going on right now—the Game of Smoke and Mirrors, Armed and Dangerously Lethal, and Shape of My Heart 2.

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