Dunia Magazine & Interview Reposted Dunia - Who is Mirthell Bayliss-Bazemore in your own words? As a humanitarian I love children and I am an advocate for kids who are bullied. I also find enjoyment by motivating others and encouraging writers to publish their work. I enjoy marketing, and marketing the work of others; especially literary work. I am grateful and feel blessed that at a young age I was able to identify my talent, and now able to share my gift with the world. Dunia ◦Please, tell us a little bit about your family growing up Growing up in a loving and strict Christian environment, I was the youngest of three children. My siblings were much older than I, therefore I had the luxury of being an only child at times. Both my parents were hard working, as my mother was a nurse and my father worked for the Naval Air Station as a technician. Their hard work in providing a comfortable way of living is where I inherit my work ethics. However, as a child I was bullied; I felt isolated and found writing to be my solace and a way to express freedom. At an early age, it had become my way of life. As a result of my isolation, I always kept my inner circle of friends to a minimum and always kept a journal. Dunia ◦You’ve been writing for many years now, how have you been able to keep your motivation for so long? In my early years, writing had been my vice and outlet to express my freedom. As someone who suffered from depression, writing has been a form of healing. Dunia ◦On The Backburner is a very candid book, as an author did you struggle with sharing such personal experiences with the world? Most parts of On the Backburner were easy to write. However, reliving the painful events and loss of love was difficult; but the story needed to be told. Often long time relationships suffer complacency and I hope this love story and marriage tool can help another couple who feels lost and ready to give up. Dunia ◦Tell us something about the other books you’ve written and what readers can expect in the near future. My catalog of writing’s is extensive. I have written over a hundred short stories over the past forty years. My other books are as follow: fictitious story House of Elliott series is a ten part series including: If I Die, You Die; The Ugly Side of Beauty; House of Elliott I, II and III; House of Elliott IV coming soon. The Daughters and Spirit of Harriet – which was a nationwide launch and includes fifty five authors/contributors with proceeds going to Children’s Hospital Oakland. I am currently working on upcoming novel entitled: God Kept Me (collaboration). ◦In closing, what are some words of inspiration you’d like to share with DUNIA readers … God gives us all talents, for some it might be one and others many. Identify the talent God has given you, and embrace it. Never be discouraged by the thoughts of others and never seek for anyone else approval. Surround yourself with likeminded people and follow your dreams. When presented with obstacles, turn it into positive energy. Know your circle of friends and never give up. My mission statement is as follows: “One book at a time, we will make a difference”.
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