Sonovia Alexander: The Eight Hit Wonder .

The Eighth Wonder Has Arrived

Sonovia Alexander The Crowned Queen of Urban fiction Lit has cracked the glass ceiling numerous times over…

Authoress Sonovia Alexander is living the fairy-tale most authors only dream about 8 times over and counting. Many have noticed that she is made of sugar and spice and everything’s nice which is the stuff Little Girls Are supposed to be Made Of. However, according to the Amazon stats, the previous statement seems to be wrong indeed for Sonovia is what Uncle Sam refers to as living, breathing Bank; and yes, I do mean with a capital B. The way she writes with a fiery passion is the main reason why the Amazon’s top 100 hasn’t seen the last of her, if anyone has ever had a magical pen, you can bet your last dollar that Sonovia Alexander knows exactly what it feels like to have one. Growing up in a busy city full of people hustling and bustling along in their daily lives Sonovia Alexander has found her gift.

Jamaica Queens, New York the birth place of Sonovia is an abode where getting shot or robbed is as common as seeing a fat man smiling at a barbecue. Despite the previously stated, Sonovia Alexander has become a national bestselling author. Recently signed to True Glory Publications under Shameek Speight the duo have managed to surpass many well-established Urban Fiction Publishers and publications by producing a string of novels that obviously have hooked the urban reading audiences like a fish out of water. Sonovia is best known for her series Silent Cries Series parts 1-4 and another called the Ghetto Love series part 1-3. Among her repertoire she has also released He loves me to death and soon to release Lustful Sins.

Sonovia has managed to hit the number one spot on Amazon with her Silent Cries Series which according to several book clubs whom I have contacted states, “Sonovia is an author who can write her ass off.” The series are listed as urban drama and much more which is what she obviously brings the game. Sonovia has a passion for writing which has surpassed all boundaries and leaves many in awe as she waves her magical pen of success. Having a busy life filled with 4 young children, a husband and still working a full time job by choice. When asked why she continues to work, she simply stated, “I’m a nurse and I love helping others.”

Having a noble spirit in tandem with her busy schedule Sonovia still finds the time to release 3 books a month. She is currently working on a few more projects due to be released within the following months to come. She also states, “I have been blessed to have the gift of writing and putting it all into my work for all to enjoy I have dreams that one I will be able to write and produce my first movie.” Being blessed to having the noble opportunity of interviewing her I have no doubt that one day she will do so. You can read my one on one with the Crowned Queen of Urban Fiction Series below, and Sonovia if you are reading this I still believe that you are Jamaican…LOL!

DionCheese.Com: I hear that you are from did Jamaica Queens did growing up there influence your writing and if so, how?

Sonovia Alexander: Yes. Growing up in Queens was a big influence on how my writing got started since I lived in Far Rockaway Queens for a few years and my mom wouldn’t let me outside to play with my friends because it was dangerous. I picked up a pencil and paper and that’s how I found my love for writing.

DC: How did your writing career begin?

Sonovia: At the age of 7, I had to watch a boring black and white movie that my mother use to love watching so I grabbed my paper and pencil and started writing the movie over to my liking so when I was forced to watch the movie, I could read the new improved version I wrote.

DC: Did you self-publish initially, and if so why?

Sonovia: I started out published with two different companies that I felt wasn’t helping gain the audience that I was seeking so I tried the self publishing and did a lot better and I didn’t have to split my profits with anyone.

DC: I see that your last book is with True Glory Publications, why did you sign with them instead of remaining on your own?

Sonovia: When I in-boxed Shameek, it was for information about me doing my first launch party. He said to me that he was always looking for writers to join his family and I appreciated that I had met a publisher that considered his authors as his family. I sent my first 3 chapters as requested and he liked it. From then on a contract was sent and I became a true glory author.

DC: What is the title of your current release, and what is it ranking as of today?

Sonovia: My current release that dropped February 28 was Lustful Sins and it’s in the top 100 on the best sellers list.

DC: How did you feel when you realized that your book was becoming a number one bestseller among millions of other titles?

Sonovia: It was overwhelming and also a great feeling. I never imagined my books being number one but I was excited and proud of myself.

DC: Have you read any books from any authors from your hometown and have they influenced you in any fashion?

Sonovia: I read a lot of books and not really sure of the locations of the writers but the first author whose book I thoroughly enjoyed and that I admired was Sistah Souljah. She had a great big influence on me.

DC: What is the main quintessence within your story that you feel is the most important aspect of your novella?

Sonovia: That no family is perfect and they all go through their trials and tribulations, but at the end of the day they should ride for their loved ones no matter what.

DC: You have eight Amazon bestsellers; a phenomenal accomplishment in anybodies eyes, and are also a National bestselling author as well. Can you please tell us what the difference between the two is?

Sonovia: The difference between the two is when you’re a best seller; you have reached an audience that made your book popular 1-clicking at the same time. That book was hot when it first dropped and when a crowd of people purchased it, it put you on the best seller list. When you become a national best seller, you have sold books nationwide. People all over the United States are buying your books.

DC: I see that you are also a full-time mom, wife, and nurse. Hell, Not to be prejudice but you must be a Jamiacan. I have six jobs mon, LOL! So how in the hell do you manage to write three books in a month? I mean do you cook grits and type with the other free hand?

Sonovia: I’m not Jamaican. I’m African American. LOL! I make a schedule for myself that I follow that allows me to work, come home and cook, pick my kids up from school, feed them and do my motherly duties, once I put them in bed at 9pm, I start writing. I type 100wpm so I can write up to 10,000 words in 4 hours non stop. My husband works nights so when he gets home I’m in bed. He wakes me when he gets in and we talk before I head back to sleep. The days that we are both off is our time and I don’t write.

DC: Do you have a waterproof computer that you take to the shower? What’s the secret we only have 24 hours in a day?

Sonovia: Are you serious? LOL! I  do write 4 hours a day and 4-5 days a week that way I don’t neglect my other responsibilities.

DC: Do you feel that selling novels is easier when you are signed versus being self-published?

Sonovia: It all depends on what how you set your own goals for yourself. If your self published or signed to a company, the main thing you have to worry about is selling yourself and gaining an audience that accepts and love your work. You put in the same effort being self published as well as being signed to a company. I would say that it’s the same.

DC: What was the best moment that you have ever had at a book signing? And are you currently in the process of doing more?

Sonovia: To see how many people actually showed up and wanted a signed copy of my books. It was the best moment in life that I will always remember. I am looking to do another one soon.

DC: What advice would you give to other authors searching for a book contract?

Sonovia: Try researching and learning everything you need to know first about the companies you go after. Not all companies are what they might appear to be. I would encourage you to try self publishing your own work first and learning how to promote and sell yourself to people so you can have a bit of experience under your belt.

DC: What is your biggest do and don’t about writing?

Sonovia: I set deadlines for myself and that is something I do on my own. What i would say that you shouldn’t do is rush your work. Always go over your work and make sure that the story is flowing good and not jumping all over the place.

DC: Do you feel that Urban Fiction is a credible field of literature?

Sonovia: I believe it is.

DC: Do you believe  Martians are little green men?

Sonovia: LOL! No.

DC: What do you have to say to the naysayers who claim that Urban Fiction is trash and that it has a bad influence on the African American culture?

Sonovia: Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but my thing is this. People that write movies that have crime, profanity, sex, drugs etc… are all writers and people will pay to go and see it. What is the difference then a writer writing about it and you reading it. There is no difference. The movie might not state that It’s Urban but it is still fiction and the vision of a writer that wrote the movie and that’s what us writers do when we write urban fiction novels based on our own imagination. Look for the message that the writer is trying to tell and not judge them on how it’s written or the genre it’s under.

DC: I see that you’ve consistently received a fair amount of five star reviews on your first novel do you feel that reviews are important, and why?

Sonovia: Reviews are very important because it helps a writer to grow in maturity in the business. A review might state that they enjoyed the work and will say that they want to know more about a certain character or feel that you didn’t talk more about a situation in the book and as a writer, we might have missed that small detail and not even thought about it and can improve in the next installment.

DC: What can we look forward to reading in the future from you?

Sonovia: I’m going to be releasing 3 books for the month of March. He Loves Me to Death Pt 2 , Ghetto Love Pt 4, and Silent Cries Pt 5. You can look out for those 3 this month and I will be doing my first horror book that will be dropping soon.

DC: This last question is serious would you help me to become a bestselling author by crediting me for one of your books? Answer carefully because I’m a big guy and very violent at that? So are you going to admit that I wrote your current book or would you rather buy me a meal instead? I will and do work for food. Seeing that you have managed to hold six jobs, a husband and raise four children you must be a good cook. So what’s it gonna be? LOL

Sonovia: LOL! Well I won’t let you take credit for my work unless you actually helped along the way but I could help you become a best seller by supporting you and promoting your work to all the book clubs I’m attached to.

To learn more about Sonovia Alexander feel free to contact her at the following links below:

Facebook: Sonovia Walker-Alexander

Twitter: @mizzesflick

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