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Interviewing Author Salina Barksdale-Clark


please tell me more about yourself? Landon Ryan Clark is a vivacious 12-year-old young man. He finds joy in basketball, video games, and exploring. Landon is an honor roll student, 6th grade student.


Salina Barksdale-Clark can be best described as a jack of all trades. She serves as a vital member of the community, a mother of three (the youngest of whom is Landon), an entrepreneur, and an amazing wife. Salina is wonderful and this is proven throughout this book, which is her first published work. Together we are the authors of “Mommy If You Just Hold My Hand”.


What are your favorite books to read? Books reflective of history and books written by new authors. 

Do you like coffee or tea? I am a tea girl & Landon loves sweet iced tea.


How many books have you written? Salina -1, Landon-2

Do you have a favorite bookstore? We have 2 favs, Books & Crannies in VA, and NextChapter Bookstore in NC

Did you go to college for writing? We did not. 

Growing up What were your favorite books to read? We read books that give exposure to different points of view and books that allow the imagination to go wild. 

How did you get inspired to write a book? Landon was our inspiration, the book is heavily centered around a mother and her son. 

What hobbies do you have?
We work closely with our favorite nonprofit “Chase’s Chance” and we love to travel.

Do you have a favorite coffee shop? We love to Savor The Moment Bakery which serves the best coffee options

Where can people find you online? momandsonwriters.com

 

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