Promotional Interview with Danielle Rama Hoffman
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Your Name: Danielle Rama Hoffman
1. Where you are from and where are you now?
I was born in Boston MA, raised in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and currently live in Seattle, WA.
2. How did you get started writing? After years of having a private practice and teaching seminars I realized that I could help more people if I shared my expertise through writing.
3. What do you do when you are not writing?
I lead tours to Egypt and offer services that inspire personal growth and elevate consciousness.
I also love to read, hike, travel, run, meditate and take glassblowing classes.
4. What would readers like to know about you? I am an ancient wisdom keeper. One of my favorite places in the world is Egypt and I love sharing the magic of Egypt’s sacred sites with others.
5. What inspired your first book?
Spirit, intuition and my love of Egypt, in-spired my first book. After leading several sacred pilgrimages to Egypt and seeing the profound life-changing influence the journey had in people’s lives I wanted to share the experience in a global form. Now through The Temples of Light book, 6 CD Set and 16 Temple Essences people can go on a virtual tour of Egypt’s sacred sites and rites of passages without leaving home.
6. How many books have you written?
One
7. What are the titles of your books and what genres are they?
The Temples of Light: An Initiatory Journey into the Heart Teachings of the Egyptian Mystery Schools. (Book & CD)
Genres:New Age/Spirituality: Meditation and Mysticism, Fiction Egyptian Mythology
8. Why are you specially qualified to write about this topic?
I specialize in the Egyptian Mysteries. I am initiated in a lineage of Thoth (the Egyptian God of Infinite wisdom. I lead spiritual journeys to Egypt and teach classes on the Egyptian Pantheon and Temple Mysteries. Plus I have a deep connection and passion with sharing the magic of Egypt with others for the power of personal transformation.
9. How do you manage to keep yourself focused and on track when you’re writing a book?
It helps me to block out time in my schedule for writing and to adjust my schedule so I have the time to write.
10. Do you write to make money, for the love of writing or both?
For me writing is an essential part of my purpose, so I write for the fulfillment of this sacred agreement. As a result I spend time doing something I love, getting the word out about my work and make money.
12. What are some unique methods of marketing you have used? Which were the most successful? I will let you know how it unfolds. I am marketing the book through an Amazon.com campaign, blog tour, radio shows, articles, workshops, seminars. My sense is that the internet marketing will lead to great success.
13. Do you sell through a website? If so, what’s the address? If not, why not?
Yes
14. Where can people order your books?
Amazon.com, Innertraditions.com, my sites and at their local bookstore.
15. What format are your books – e-book, print, audio etc?
Print with audio CD of guided meditations from book.
16. Will you write more books?
Yes
17. What do you have in the works now?
Another book to inspire personal growth and elevate consciousness. Working title The Council of Light: Increase your joy and therefore your health, wealth and happiness.
Sacred pilgrimages to Egypt May 9-23, 2009 & February 16-March 2, 2011
18. What does the future hold for you and your books? More will be revealed, yet it is my intention that the future for me and my books leads to assisting hundreds of thousands of people to thrive.
19. What was the most successful thing you did to promote your books?
Meditate and take action and have fun with the process
20. What was the least successful thing you did to promote your books?
Trying to do too much at one time and feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
22. What makes this book special to you?
So many things-it is my first book and it is about one of my all time favorite subjects Egypt. I am overjoyed that it provides a multi-sensory pilgrimage to Egypt that is available globally and in a cost effective manner.
23. What sort of comments have you gotten about the content of the book?
“The Temples of Light opens the Egyptian temple portals for anyone on our planet, and you don’t even have to travel to Egypt! By taking these journeys, you can align your heart with the wisdom keys of the temples; then the wisdom of the temples awakens within.”
BARBARA HAND CLOW: AUTHOR OF THE MAYAN CODE: TIME ACCELERATION AND AWAKENING THE WORLD MIND
“The Temples of Light is one of the most profound books of experiential integration that I’ve ever encountered. Embrace it, live it and The Temples of Light will shift your life. A journey with this book is about embracing living energy.”
REV. MARJ BRITT, SENIOR MINISTER, UNITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
“Whether or not you have had the opportunity to travel to Egypt, this book provides an opportunity for everyone to experience the personal transformation and initiation available within the temples of the Nile. Danielle takes us on a journey through time and provides clear, easy to follow explanations of Egyptian symbols bringing them to life so that we can awaken our own master within.”
ANI WILLIAMS, HARPIST, SOUND THERAPIST, RECORDING ARTIST AND COMPOSER OF HOMAGE TO HATHOR
24. What makes this a book that other people MUST read and WHY? The Temples of Light opens up sacred rites of passage that historically have been kept secret to assist with everyday life issues-ancient wisdom for modern times.
This book provides vital information about how to thrive as we move from the Piscean Age to the Aquarian Age, from the will to the heart.
It supports this cultural shift in consciousness as well as the individuals personal growth by providing energetic support and practical exercises.
25. What people NEED to read this book and WHY?
This book is for those who seek to solve a personal problem in their life such as a lack of health, money, happiness, love, community or fulfillment. They are interested in self-growth, spirituality, law of attraction, the Egyptian Mysteries, magic, ancient wisdom, shamanism, raising consciousness, intuition, healing, radiant health, emotional freedom, elevation of consciousness, sacred sites and more. They need to read this book because it offers a step by step process designed to take them from where they are to where they want to be all the while set on the stage of the changing times.
26. What sparks your creativity? Any tips to help others spark their own creativity? Travel sparks my creativity, whether this is the travel of my mind through a great book or physical travel to a new destination. Relaxation and play also spark my creativity. As far as tips to help others spark their creativity I would recommend spending time doing things that bring them joy. This allows the natural creativity to rise to the surface, while ‘trying’ to be creative or forcing a project may have the opposite effect.
27. What do you think motivates people to become authors? What motivated you to get into this unusual industry? I think people’s passion about their subject motivates them to be authors. This may be a message they have to share to help others or an amazing story that provides relaxation and a vacation of the mind.
I became an author because it was a natural evolution of my purpose and my path to assist others in their journey of self growth. I felt the information shared in my book was gifted to me, a divine inspiration and that it was important that I shared it with the world in a form that could reach many.
28. Tell me about the most unusual things you have done to promote any books?
One of the main ways I promote anything is through meditation, inspired action and visualization. I apply the spiritual principles I live my life by to my business and all aspects of my life. I believe that the people who are meant to find my book will.
29. If a potential reader thinks that your book wouldn’t interest them, what would you say to convince them to buy? I’m thinking something better than “Its the greatest book ever.” Give me something more specific 
I believe that some readers may think my book doesn’t interest them because it is such a specific niche and they may overlook it because they aren’t interested in Egypt or believe it can’t help them. However, if they are interested in living a better life, having more health, wealth and happiness then the book is a great resource for them.
30. Why does the topic of your book interest you? Why would it interest potential readers? Give us a hook to reel in new readers.
The Temples of Light provides a spiritual journey through Egypt’s sacred sites, which usually costs thousands of dollars and two + weeks of vacation for the price of a book!
Shares sacred rites of passages that have historically been kept secret.
Provides vital information on how to thrive as we move from the Piscean Age to the Aquarian Age.
The Temples of Light Initiations can enhance:
Psychic Abilities—intuition, clarity, multi-sensory guidance
Spiritual Evolution—self-realization, enlightenment, soul’s purpose
Heart Opening—bliss, peace, nonattachment
Abundance Consciousness—manifestation of money, love, health, joy
This is the day — Temples of Light by Danielle Rama Hoffman, is being offered, along with $3000 in bonus gifts, beginning on December 8th at 12:01 am. We invite you to visit – www.thetemplesoflight.com/promotion and then click on the “order” link, order the book on Amazon and return to the promotional page. Enter your name and email address to reach the bonus page. The bonuses are not available until December 8th.
Overcomers Inc Interviews – Amelie Chance
During this week, we’ll be sharing a wide variety of interviews with the authors of the Overcomers Inc anthology. You will learn many things about these authors, overcoming and yourself. Feel free to come back often to read more, check the recent post list for other interviews, or simply subscribe to the RSS feed for this blog to get all the interviews. Once you read the interview, visit the link at the bottom of the page – for an incredible Overcomers offer which is only available for a limited time.
Amelie Chance
Amelie Chance provides relationship advice based on techniques of positive psychology. Find Amelie & Als’ 10 Step Process to Recovery From a Broken Heart at
www.HealMyBrokenHeart.com
Amelie Chance
Amelie Chance provides relationship advice based on techniques of positive psychology. Find Amelie & Als’ 10 Step Process to Recovery From a Broken Heart at www.HealMyBrokenHeart.com
1. How did you get started writing?
There has always been a part of me that has loved to write. In fact, during my career as a financial consultant I would often present my final client summary as a narrative style report. This didn’t get me very far with my supervisor or certain clients, but the writer in me was quite satisfied! I have since abandoned all left-brained professions to focus on my writing.
2. What do you do when you are not writing?
I’m a pathological minimalist. To that end, I am usually finding ways to donate clothes or dispose of furniture to keep things sparse in my typically undersized Manhattan apartment. I regularly practice Vinyasa yoga and love to bike. And, yes, since football season has started again, I have not been writing on Sundays – Go Giants!
3. What would readers like to know about you?
I would like readers to know that I believe that everyone has a higher purpose in life – a path. I believe when we stray far from that path the universe likes to tap us on the shoulder and say, “Hey, you’ve taken a wrong turn!” I believe if you ignore this tap you will get a stronger nudge. I believe that if you ignore this nudge, you may just get a kick in the gut. My chapter in Overcomer’s Inc. is about my kick in the gut and how, after falling, I found my way back toward my true purpose.
4. What inspired you to be a contributing author in Overcomers, Inc.
I have an aunt who is a world-class classical Indian dancer. She has danced for many heads of state including the Prime Minister of India and the President of the United States; she has choreographed dances for mega-stars such as Shakira. One day this powerful and amazing woman called me – crumbling. She explained, “People only see my dance success and they believe I am happy. You know what? I’m completely miserable. After 20 years of marriage, I haven’t had one happy day with my husband.”
I was shocked. What I had seen as a pillar of strength was now just a woman, as vulnerable in her heartache as any one of us could be, seeking advice. I searched around for the right words and for lack of better ones I told her my story of the perfect marriage ending in divorce. I explained how it was the best thing that has ever happened in my life.
Months later my aunt called me and said that she felt the energy from my courage and it had inspired her to find her own strength. It struck me, if my account told simply and truthfully could help one, maybe it could help many. I sought out a home for my story and found the Overcomer’s Inc. project. It was a perfect match.
5. Why is the topic of Overcoming important to you?
Adversity is a life inevitability. As such, it is relevant to all of us. There is a duality in adversity that is often overlooked: challenge is always coupled with opportunity. The Overcomer’s project shines light on the flipside of a challenge and that is it is an opportunity to travel down a brighter, more authentic life path.
6. Why are you specially qualified to write about this topic?
I am a Certified Coach of Positive Psychology or what the mainstream refers to as the Science of Happiness. My personal experiences allow me to feel genuine empathy for someone facing adversity and my professional training gives me the insight to provide the best advice possible.
7. How many books have you written?
I’ve recently finished my first book and I am well into my second.
8. What are the titles of your books and what genres are they?
My first book is entitled Heal My Broken Heart: Using the Science of Happiness to Overcome Heartbreak and my second book is called Revolution Happy: How to Find Happiness in any Job. The genre is Self-Help.
9. How do you manage to keep yourself focused and on track when you’re writing a book?
Routine, routine, routine!! I wake up around the same time each day and devote my mornings to writing, my afternoons to researching, and my evenings to planning out the next day. Writing can be a very singular task and this isolation and can be a true challenge. In my case, the secret to overcoming this issue has been to join local writing groups and forums. Even if you are not working on the same project, the energy of those you surround yourself by has the potential to provide tremendous motivation. Frankly, I think it’s the reason people join gyms – hard work loves company!
10. Do you write to make money, for the love of writing or both?
I read that the average writer makes $14,000 per year – hahaha! No, but to answer your question seriously, my father taught me a great lesson when I was young. He said, “Always chase the vision and the money will follow.” I write for my love of writing and for my passion of the subjects upon which I write.
11. What makes you proud about your involvement with Overcomers, Inc.?
The list is very long, but I’ll give you my top reason. I have worked on teams for most of my professional life and have found that the major obstacles which you encounter on a team are not lack of skill, but rather lack of a common intention. This project has 38 authors, an amazing publisher, marketing mentor, and dozens of behind the scenes partners that all carry one strong and powerful intention: Inspire people with stories of hope and courage. It’s been an amazing journey.
12. Will you write more books?
Absolutely. As long as I can write (well, let’s be honest – type), I will continue to publish more books.
13. What do you have in the works now?
I’m writing books guiding people to find their own holy grail – happiness. Everything we do including the jobs we find, the mates we seek, the lifestyle we lead is because at the end of the day, we hope these things will bring us more happiness. I’m writing books that short circuit these activities and increase your happiness no matter what your life circumstance. My next book is called Revolution Happy: How to find Happiness in any Job.
14. What does the future hold for you and your books?
The subject of my books is merely a by-product of dealing with the current times. The financial climate is grim, job losses are high, and the divorce rate has peaked; yet despite all of this, people can be happy. For me, the future includes educating and training people to find happiness and using every medium available including television, magazines, books, etc. to get my message across. I may even rent a propeller plane and fly ‘how to find happiness’ banners around major global cities!
15. What makes this a book that other people MUST read and WHY?
Einstein felt so strongly about the power of example that he once said, “Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.” The stories in Overcomer’s Inc. are beautiful examples of the human strength, courage, and grace.
16. What people NEED to read this book and WHY?
More than those who need a pick me up or encouragement to hold faith in their dreams, this book is for the ordinary. This book shows us that there is extraordinary in everyone ordinary.
17. What sparks your creativity? Any tips to help others spark their own creativity?
My creativity is sparked by activities that put me in flow. Positive Psychologists describe “flow” as the state in which we are so absorbed in a particular task that we barely notice the passage of time. It’s akin what some call being in the ‘zone’. Everyone has something that puts them in flow – painting, cooking, singing, programming websites, or whatever engages you to the point where the rest of the world falls out. Incorporate one of these activities in your life daily and you will find that your creativity spurs a momentum that cannot be contained.
18. What do you think motivates people to become authors? What motivated you to get into this unusual industry?
I believe everyone has a story. Whether that story is a true memoir of one’s life or a product of a wild imagination, the story resides within us all like a song that is dying to be sung. It was time for me to sing my song and that’s what motivated me to begin writing.
19. Tell me about the most unusual things you have done to promote any books?
With my book, Heal My Broken Heart, I have joined divorce support groups to tell my own story and to refute the myth that time heals all wounds. I generally get a following of people interested in what I have to say and I promote the book. I believe in the healing power of my book, so once I attend a meeting, it usually goes well from there. I hope that’s not too crazy – I am divorced, after all.
20. If a potential reader thinks that your book wouldn’t interest them, what would you say to convince them to buy? I’m thinking something better than “It’s the greatest book ever.” Give me something more specific
I’m a storyteller, so I would tell a story.
Dick Hoyt has run in over 1000 road races. Wait, that’s not the amazing part. 85 times he has run 26.2 miles in marathons. 212 times he has participated in triathlons. Wait, that’s not the amazing part. Dick is 67 years old. Nope, hold your awe – here it comes. Dick has done all this whilst pushing and pulling his disabled son across every finish line. [Pause] Oh, it’s ok to be amazed now.
Dick’s son, Rick, was born with his umbilical cord tied around his neck leaving him brain damaged and with four useless limbs. Rick has been in a wheelchair his entire life and communicates through a device rigged to his mouth and fed to a computer. Rick once typed out to his father that he wished he could participate in a charity run at his high school. Dick, a self-proclaimed porker at the time, decided to push his son’s wheelchair through the race. Afterward, Rick told his father that while they were running, it was the first time he felt like he wasn’t disabled!
From that point on, Dick decided it would be his mission to free his son from his disability by running every chance he got. Dick is an inspiration that has taught us all if you put your mind to something, nothing is impossible.
I tell people that I know even if they’ve heard that story before, they felt goose bumps after hearing it again because I feel goose bumps every time I tell it. Stories inspire. Examples empower. This is the essence of Overcomer’s Inc and why it is a must read.
21. What is your final message to our readers?
Stories inspire. Examples empower. Overcomer’s Inc. gives us both – get it, today.
To get your own copy of Overcomers, Inc.,True Stories of Hope, Courage and Inspiring AND enjoy dozens of wonderful gifts with your purchase go to http://overcomersinc.com/booklaunch
Promotional Interview with Karen Leland – Author of Time Management in an Instant: 60 Ways to Make the Most of Your Day (Special Event July 20–24th)
Tell us the book title and your author name.
What inspired the book?
What makes this book special to you?
What makes this a book that other people MUST read and WHY?
What people NEED to read this book and WHY?
What sparks your creativity? Any tips to help others spark their own creativity?
What has been the biggest stumbling block in your writing? Can you share some tips to help others get past similar problems?
Tell me about the most unusual things you have done to promote any books?
NON FICTION – Why are you the BEST person to write this book? What in your background or in your research makes you qualified to do justice to this topic?
NON FICTION – Why does the topic of your book interest you? Why would it interest potential readers? Give us a hook to reel in new readers.
If there’s anything else you would like to share, this is the time and place.
Thank you for visiting with me and in closing, give us your website address and a link to order your book.
Buy a copy of Time Management In An Instant the week of July 20th and receive a free license to view the Essential Email online course. To buy the book and claim your bonus, or just to buy the book go to: http://www.quality-service.com/timemanagementinaninstant
Karen Leland and Keith Bailey are the bestselling authors of six books including Time Management In An Instant: 60 Ways to Make the Most of Your Day. They are the co-founders of Sterling Consulting Group, which helps organizations and individuals learn how to fight distraction and find their focus in a wired world. For more information please contact: kleland@scgtraining.comTell us the book title and your author name.
What inspired the book?
What makes this book special to you?
What makes this a book that other people MUST read and WHY?
What people NEED to read this book and WHY?
What sparks your creativity? Any tips to help others spark their own creativity?
What has been the biggest stumbling block in your writing? Can you share some tips to help others get past similar problems?
Tell me about the most unusual things you have done to promote any books?
NON FICTION – Why are you the BEST person to write this book? What in your background or in your research makes you qualified to do justice to this topic?
NON FICTION – Why does the topic of your book interest you? Why would it interest potential readers? Give us a hook to reel in new readers.
If there’s anything else you would like to share, this is the time and place.
Thank you for visiting with me and in closing, give us your website address and a link to order your book.
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Buy a copy of Time Management In An Instant the week of July 20th and receive a free license to view the Essential Email online course. To buy the book and claim your bonus, or just to buy the book go to: http://www.quality-service.com/timemanagementinaninstant
Karen Leland and Keith Bailey are the bestselling authors of six books including Time Management In An Instant: 60 Ways to Make the Most of Your Day. They are the co-founders of Sterling Consulting Group, which helps organizations and individuals learn how to fight distraction and find their focus in a wired world. For more information please contact: kleland@scgtraining.com
