Meet Young Adult Author D'Jaris Lindsay Jenkins

D'Jaris Lindsay Jenkins was born and raised in Columbia, SC where she currently still resides. She graduated from Blythewood High School. D'Jaris has always loved to write since she can remember. She grew up writing short stories and eventually grew to start writing novels. She enjoys helping people as is evident in her career choice as a Certified Medical Assistant. She loves reading other novels, spending time with her family and watching action and comedy movies. When she’s not working or with family she can usually be found writing or attending services at her local church, where she serves in Children’s Church and ministers to teenagers in the youth group. D’Jaris is also the mother of two girls Faith and Joy.

D'Jaris Lindsay Jenkins First Book Release.

Where do you typically write?

I write anywhere I can! Home and on my lunch break at work or any public place such as the library or Starbucks.

Please tell us about your writing process.

I usually get the main idea of the story. Jot down the main events that will take place and the goal to be reaches by the end. For the most part I write as God gives it to me.

Could you tell us a bit about your publishing experience?

I published through create space. It was an awesome experience along side my mentor. It was sweatless and very easy to do. It is however a very tedious process, nonetheless I enjoyed it every step of the way. It was exciting.

What online sites/resources do you use?

I normally use Google for any technical details I need to include in my novel. For instance my novel Cry Out, the teenager is being molested by her father do I researched what kind of behavior or personality someone in that situation would have.

Do you work with a writing partner?

I do not have a writing partner. I prefer writing alone.

In what ways do you promote your work?

I pass out business cards and use social media heavily to promote my work.

Where do you find that most of your inspiration comes from?

My inspiration comes from life experiences and things I see on a day to day basis. I like to deal with real life issues that people can relate to. I enjoy showing people that any situation God can bring you out of it.