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Author's Mindset: Brian W. Smith
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English - July 15, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBooks Arts Fiction african-american fiction travel books indie publishing self-publishing black authors women writers nomad life Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
I've heard a lot about Brian's work through book clubs out of #Memphis, #Tennessee. The organizer of one club DM'd me and told me of her love for his #books and asked me if I planned to interview him.
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You know that if someone in my hometown vouches for anything, I have to check it out!!! So, I looked him up and reached out to ask him to join me, and he said yes!
If you're not familiar with #BrianWSmith, now is your chance to get to know him.
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Here' more about Brian:
Brian W. Smith is the award winning, bestselling author of thirty-three novels and screenplays. The following is a list of his educational background and literary accomplishments during his sixteen-year career:
Literary Accomplishments:
• Dallas Morning News Bestseller
• Amazon Bestseller
• Target Retail Stores Bestseller
• Black Expressions Bestseller
• Received the “Key to the City” from the city of Daytona Beach, Florida, for literary contributions.
Professional Background:
• Owner, The Script Repository (company specializes in adapting books to screenplays)
• Professor of Creative Writing at Collin College. (2012 to Present)
• Currently signed to Simon and Schuster (the largest publishing company in the world).
• Lead Writer for Legitimately Mallie television show.
• Has ghostwritten 10 novels and memoirs for other authors.
• Owned a publishing company for seven years.
• Bestselling Mystery Series (The Sleepy Carter Mysteries) is currently being considered for television adaptation.
Educational Background:
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), (2006), University of Dallas
• Bachelor of Science, Social Science, (2002), Mercer University
• Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, (2000), University of Phoenix
Brian is a native of New Orleans, La., and currently resides in McKinney, TX.
Contact him:
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