Ten Questions with…Salone Jones
Last week, I hosted Salone Jones for a promotional post on her book’s release day, and now she’s back to answer Ten Questions with Mia!
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Author Bio: Salone Jones is a total wellness coach that offers programs for spiritual, mental, and physical wellbeing. Savannah, GA. native, and Savannah College of Art and Design graduate; Ms. Jones is an entrepreneur and founder of Live Out Loud World, Inc. and SalFit & Associates. Ms. Jones gave her life to Christ as a youth, and has been working in the creative arts ministry for the past twelve years.
“I am not an expert on the Bible, or a theologian. I am just a believer writing for the unlearned about things in which I am unlearned, yet have insight on because of my experiences. My hope is that the insights, stories, and prayers will better equip our youth as they embark upon their adventure into adulthood; making them aware of some of the pitfalls, so they can choose to go around them, jump over them, or find away to go underneath them!”
Author Site: http://www.SaloneJones.com
You can find her book Live Out Loud Youth Devotional at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords & Amazon in Print!
About the Writer
1. What five words describe you?
Optimistic
Innovative
Inspiring
Entrepreneurial
Spiritual
2. What drew you to start writing?
Various ideas for books have come to me over the past 10-years. I thought it was about time I bring some of those ideas to life, so I decided to start with the youth devotional, which is the first volume of 3.
3. What inspires you?
Being able to be an entrepreneur and innovator; seeing the manifestation of visions and dreams I’ve had come to past, and it be an inspiration to others inspire me.
4. What distracts you?
I am often distracted by new fresh ideas, which cause me to lose focus on current projects. This ultimately slows down my progress. It’s something I have to work on not allowing to happen daily!
5. What’s your favorite story? This can be specific, as in a particular book or even story-driven movie, or general, like “I’m a sucker for a hero looking for redemption story.”
I don’t have a favorite story, but I have a favorite quote, which always inspires me when I read it, to rise to the opportunity to shine bright so others may gain the courage to do the same:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” – Marianne Williamson
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About the Writing
1. Tell us about your currently available titles.
Live Out Loud Youth Devotional
2. What’s your favorite part about writing these books?
My favorite part about writing this book was sharing my personal stories. I truly believe that my experiences were not that different from the experiences youth are facing today. Sharing my stories make me relatable. In most devotionals, you receive a scripture or two and some insight on the scripture, but the author rarely share how the scriptures and insights relate to their personal life. I believe youth need to know that you don’t have to be perfect to be extraordinary, brilliant, talented, and fabulous. My hope is that all who read the 30-day devotional, young and old, are inspired, motivated, and enlightened to believe in themselves, their infinite creator, a their extraordinary brilliance!
3. What do you hope readers gain most from your work?
A boldness and confidence to Be Different, Be Bold, and Be Courageous in their spiritual lifestyle. Knowing that no one is perfect, and no one expects them to be perfect, yet having a desire to cultivate deep integrity and a rich character.
4. What have you gotten out of your writing?
That I am just as flawed as the individual that doesn’t believe in Jesus Christ, yet not having a consistent spiritual lifestyle is NOT an option!
5. Do you have any projects currently in the works you want to talk about?
Live Out Loud World, Inc. host a monthly Jamboree, which gives individuals that have made a decision to live an LOL Lifestyle (Live Out Loud Lifestyle) an opportunity to share our gifts and abilities with each other and our community. We do not exclude anyone due to difference in believe or lifestyle, however the event and our messages are rooted in Biblical principles. It’s a place of freedom and expression.
Live Out Loud World, Inc. is currently seeking funding for our 1st summer program entitled Live Out Loud Summer Explosion – an initiative dedicated to inspiring youth ages 8-18 to live with deep integrity and a rich character. Encouraging leadership within their community, school, and neighborhoods. Motivating the youth to live a healthy lifestyle.
I am looking to release the second volume of the youth devotional January 2015.
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Thank you for joining us today, Salone, and good luck with your book!
