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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Sonya Visor, author of Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am

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JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Sonya Visor, editor of Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am
(Covenant House Press)

Wearing a Mask is a powerful thing! We all have worn a mask at one time or another in our lives. The danger is when YOU can no longer be seen… What people see is the face that you have become! Sonya Visor knows this all too well when she found herself on her living room floor in a fetal position ready to take her own life.

God used her four-year-old son to deliver her! It was indeed time to be free. It was time to TAKE OFF THE MASK, but first she had to become naked and unashamed from the hands that touched her life.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am?

Sonya Visor: You simply just don’t put ALL of your “stuff” out there for the world to see… It had to be divine! However, this is not a testimonial book. I was driven by the fact of being alone in my taking off the mask process. I wondered how many others were smiling, while contemplating suicide. I couldn’t be the only one feeling like this, and I had to tell others how I took off my mask.

JP: What sets Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am apart from other books in its genre?

SV: Everybody has worn a mask! I don’t care how beautiful or handsome, together attire or a public mess, we’ve all played “a role” at one time or another. We can all relate to masking. This book is almost too real. You will see yourself in the pages of Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am getting out to the public?

SV: I remain a person who is teachable. I have read and applied books, attended seminars investing in the vision to birth this book. I am the kind of person who will surround myself with people who have been successful in the areas I need strengthening in. God has blessed me with folks who don’t mind reaching back to help others succeed.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am?

SV: The book was done in 2006. Marilynn Griffith got a hold of the manuscript and said, “Sonya, this is good, but you’re on the surface. Go deeper, and quit hiding behind Bethany .” (You have to check out chapter six to find out who Bethany is.) I left the project because I wasn’t ready. I revisited and started over in November of 2008. It took me two weeks writing a chapter a day.

JP: What’s next for Sonya Visor?

SV: I will be going on a book tour visiting surrounding cities for Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am. As a contributing author to Sistahfaith, a new book compiled by Marilynn Griffith, released by Simon and Schuster, I will participate in some of the upcoming events. I am excited about my upcoming play April 2nd, Silence is NOT the Answer.

The next TruU conference is April 24th! My TruU Blog Talk Radio show will be here May 1st! My creative juices are flowing for what my hearts desire is: writing my fiction novel. Now that’s the fun stuff I love to do while keeping it real.

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17 thoughts on “5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Sonya Visor, author of Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am”

  1. Joey, Thank you for allowing Take Off The Mask blog to stop by here today! This is definitely a great author review site. I hope that visitors will check out the videos created by Ms. Tyora, especially Chapter 7 where I talk about the “church folk”…LOL! People need to find that safe place to be real, to be come the truu.
    http://www.youtube.com/user/tywebbin

    Ty, thanks for being the bomb!

    1. Thank you so much Sonya. I really appreciate what you do in all aspects. I know this is just a progression for bigger things to come from you with the various projects you are a part of.

      I will be sure to check out the videos you recommend.

  2. This book definitely gets ***** from me! I love how you told the story but was still able to give us direction and show us how to be True to ourselves. My prayer is that everyone will read it because everyone definitely needs this in their library. This story is unfortunately very common and people should know how to deal with it.

    1. You know what Cheryl…people just need to know that this book is MORE than a testimonial. It’s deeper than that. Especially, when we talk about little Caleb, Ms. Gucci and Mr. & Mrs. D L. I hope that those looking to laugh, but yet be real will pick up a copy. Thanks, for the 5 stars girl!

  3. ONE of the first FIVE people to comment on this author interview will win a free copy of the book.

    Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am by Sonya Visor.

    1) Cheryl
    2) ???
    3) ???
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    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview.

  4. This sounds like a awesome book. One that is needed to address some of the issues that folks keep bottle up on the inside, they have to know that they are not alone can work thru it.

  5. ONE of the first FIVE people to comment on this author interview will win a free copy of the book.

    Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am by Sonya Visor.

    1) Cheryl
    2) SiStar Tea
    3) ???
    4) ???
    5) ???

    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview.

  6. Wow….this book sounds extremely powerful – with the ability to stimulate emotions in those who have had to deal with these issues…I really enjoyed this interview….revisiting your book and completing it in two weeks gives me inspiration to revisit some of my old writings!….thanks for the great interview and again thanks Joey for the inspiration and support !…Good luck all !

  7. ONE of the first FIVE people to comment on this author interview will win a free copy of the book.

    Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am by Sonya Visor.

    1) Cheryl
    2) SiStar Tea
    3) Asia
    4) ???
    5) ???

    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview.

  8. I applaud Sonya Visor for taking the steps to birth her vision into this book. It sounds like a very powerful read. Much success to he rin the future. This wil lbe one I will be adding the shelf!

  9. ONE of the first FIVE people to comment on this author interview will win a free copy of the book.

    Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am by Sonya Visor.

    1) Cheryl
    2) SiStar Tea
    3) Asia
    4) Mahogani P.
    5) ???

    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview.

  10. Wow this books sounds like a page turner and its inspirational I look forward to reading.. Joey I am so happy I found your website you are opening my eyes to all kinds authors

  11. ONE of the first FIVE people to comment on this author interview will win a free copy of the book.

    Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Who I’ve Become is NOT Who I Am by Sonya Visor.

    1) Cheryl
    2) SiStar Tea
    3) Asia
    4) Mahogani P.
    5) Shantigo

    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview.

  13. Great job Joey! Thanks to everyone for participating and the encouraging comments! Awesome…fun! I hope that SIStar Tea will enjoy the book! 🙂

  14. “Wearing a Mask is a powerful thing! We all have worn a mask at one time or another in our lives. The danger is when YOU can no longer be seen… What people see is the face that you have become.” That in itself is a testimony. I look forward to reading this one. I gotta buy it. We all hide behind a mask until we lose ourselves in it…. WOW!!! WOW is all I can say…

    1. Shani,
      It is WOW…because it’s so true! I lived it and I see others do the same…
      It’s good connecting with you and I hope you enjoy reading about Ms. Gucci, Mr. Do-Good and Mr and Mrs. D. L. ….

      LOL!!!
      Sonya

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