We are so happy to shine the spotlight on Lorisa Bates. She’s an amazing author signed with Penguin Randomhouse/Urban Books and has a new release coming out on Oct. 26! The book is titled Benita 2-Boxing Rings and Cages. Read on and get to know this Power Player!

What inspired you to start writing?

Ever since I was a kid, I loved telling stories. As an adult, I spend a lot of time curating content for film and TV, and I have finally gone back to my first love and that’s writing stories.

What have been some challenges?

Find the time to commit to writing.

What skills have you used to pull it all together?

Writing. Multitasking. Organizing. Networking.  

What are main keys to being successful in business?

Putting together a solid plan in order to stay on course. One must remain focus on the end result.

Favorite me time escape? 

Travel. Watching movies and series. Reading. Writing.

What would you like your legacy to be? How do you wanna be remembered?

I want to be remembered as a prolific story teller.

Any last words of advice for an entrepreneur just starting out?

Plan your work and work your plan. Remain diligent in your dreams.

How can our readers reach you?

www.lorisabates.com

IG: @authorlorisabates,

FB: facebook/authorlorisabates,

Twitter: @Author_LBBates