Literary Spotlight: Teena Cahill

Dr. Teena Cahill

Dr. Teena Cahill, author of The Cahill Factor: Turning Adversity into Advantage, holds a Doctorate in Psychology and speaks on leadership, resilience and skills to enhance peak performance at work and at home.

Q: Most authors begin with a book and then go on a speaking tour. You entered the literary world as an established speaker. What was that like?

A: I knew I could speak faster than I could write, so I went for it! I am a mom, grandma, wife, care giver and working professional, so I have a lot to say about life from both a personal and professional perspective.

Q: What advice would you give to professionals who want to share their knowledge and expertise with the world through a book?

A: Write everyday even if you decide to throw most of it out. This helps develop both your ideas and your skills. See yourself as a writer … own the label.

Q: How has relaying your personal experiences impacted your readers?

A: My book is an “instructional” memoir. I’m deeply moved when I hear my book was meaningful to someone.

Q: What have been the most memorable moments reader have shared with you after reading your book?

I get calls and e-mails telling me how the description of my husband made them just “love” him. Others have said they relate to the story, and some people even told me they keep the book handy to use as a reference.

Carlotta Holton is the author of Salem Pact and Touching The Dead, and is a member of the National Federation of Press Women and an affiliate member of the Horror Writers Association.

Carlotta Holton has just received her second award for Touching the Dead from the National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest. Click here to purchase the book.