Tanisha is an artist gifted with the pen and spoken word. She is a believer and someone I love dearly as a friend. If you haven’t read one of her books now is the time. Learn more about Tanisha here.
Tell me about your latest book.
My latest Christian Romance Thriller is about a man whose love for a woman borders into obsession, and how he will stop at nothing to have her, even murder.
Why did you choose to become a Christian Fiction Author?
I had a dream about a character in my debut novel, Even Me, and after that, I believed God was calling me to write. I write in multiple genres, but with Christian fiction (and nonfiction), my goal is to use various means to bring the message of the Cross to those who don’t know Him, educate those who are on the fence about Christ and change minds of those who don’t believe.
What inspired you to write it?
Outside of believing God called me to write, life inspires me. I’ve experienced a lot of things and seen a lot of people go through various issues. Also, I’m often deeply concerned about the world and societal issues. Writing helps me express some of those feelings and insights.
What is your writing process? (Do you write at a particular time or place, use a notebook first?)
I’ve done different methods. With my debut novel, I wrote half of it in notebooks before transferring it to a computer to finish it, but before that, I had written several books on floppy disks. I was able to keep hold of them because I had printed them out and laminated the pages. Some of those books have been revamped and released.
As far as timing goes, I write at various times during the day, but mostly in the mornings. I don’t necessarily have a writing schedule though. My words tend to start flowing right before a book’s deadline, so the bulk of the story is usually written right before it releases.
What is the best part of being an author?
The best part of being an author is hitting publish and seeing that first review showing that someone got something positive from the story. It shows that the mission was accomplished.
Who are some of your favorite authors?
Some of my favorite Christian Fiction authors are Lakisha Johnson, She Nell, and D. A. Bourne.
What book(s) are you most excited to read next?
I have a ton of books in my TBR, but right now I am mostly reading thrillers. I will likely read “The Red Light Girls” by Kim Knight next.
Tell me something about you as a person. (Likes, hobbies, family anything you would like readers to know.)
I love making music and spoken word poetry. I have released a few singles recently under the artist name Neesh Santiago. My most recent release is called Destiny, a song of desperation and empowerment. Neesh Santiago will also be my Christian fiction and nonfiction pen name going forward.
What is next? (Events, Projects)
I have four books planned for the remainder of this year. Three are thrillers and one is a nonfiction book for authors. Next year, I hope to officially debut Neesh Santiago’s first book.
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She Nell is an author, blogger, and reader, always searching for a great read that draws you in but does not distract you from the Christian Lifestyle. As a believer, she is mindful of the atmosphere she creates for herself and the messages she entertains. She admits she is cognizant, not perfect. In the summer of 2017, she began a blog Shenellinc.com, where she reviewed Christian Fiction and interviewed Christian authors and readers. In the fall of 2017, she signed with Anointed Inspirations Publishing, and her debut book A Good Thing was released in October 2017.
She Nell is the author of over 14 Christian Fiction books. In 2020 she published her tenth Amazon best seller Walking Crooked with Christ and became the CEO of Light and Salt Press LLC. Her blog, Shenellinc.com, is a go-to resource for writers and readers of Christian Fiction. She holds several nominations and awards. In 2021 she was awarded the Endie Fiya Radio Show Author of the Year and Best Interview awards. She received the honor of the Path to Publishing Conference’s Author of the year in September 2021.