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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Nikki Ransom, author of Hidden Butterflies: From Honor Roll to the Stripper Pole

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Nikki Ransom, author of Hidden Butterflies: From Honor Roll to the Stripper Pole
(Outskirtspress Publishing)

Hidden Butterflies is a non-fiction epic tale follows Nikki, a young lady that had a promising future, through bouts of depression after the murder of her father, being married to an abusive, drug-addicted man, ending up homeless with four children, and how she finally took her life back from her abuser.

Hidden Butterflies serves as a cautionary tale two women that shows what can happen when we do not develop our own self-esteem and also the importance of instilling this self-worth in our daughters. My book takes a look into my past and illustrates the behavior of a woman with no self-love trying to fill that empty space with the love of a man.

My hope is that my tale will also motivate women to never give up on themselves, that their past does not dictate their future, and that it is never too late to take control over your own life.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Hidden Butterflies: From Honor Roll to the Stripper Pole?

Nikki Ransom: I never actually thought I would become a writer. After going through all of my ordeals, it just kind of hit me like a bolt of lightning to write. My experiences, my Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Nikki Ransom, author of Hidden Butterflies: From Honor Roll to the Stripper Pole →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Nikki Ranson, author of Hidden Butterflies: From Honor Roll to the Stripper Pole

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Nikki Ransom, author of Hidden Butterflies: From Honor Roll to the Stripper Pole
(Outskirts Press)


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Hidden Butterflies: From Honor Roll to the Stripper Pole is the story of a young woman who suffered from low self-esteem her entire life. Throughout her journey, you will witness how this disease caused her to travel down a dangerous road that led to heartache, violence and homelessness. Watch her emerge the kind of woman she is meant to be.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Hidden Butterflies: From Honor Roll to the Stripper Pole?

Nikki Ransom: The weird thing about writing this book is that I never once in my life thought that I wanted to be an author. After coming out of a horrific experience with my ex-husband, it just hit me to write my story out to help other young women that may be in the same situation. Something just said, “Write”, and I did. Now it’s my passion, my calling.

JP: What sets Hidden Butterflies apart from other novels in its genre?

NR: I feel that I am very much on the reader’s level, and they will be able to relate to me a lot more. I am not a celebrity telling a story or some other rich person. I am the woman up the street that knows just what you are going through.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to Hidden Butterflies getting out to the public?

NR: A lot of perseverance and faith. So much work goes into writing a book. Then there is the proof reading, a thousand changes, editing, etc. It’s not for the weak of heart. I can say that! It can be overwhelming.

If you feel that you have a message that the public must hear, let nothing stop you. Let no one tell you that you can’t publish your book.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish Hidden Butterflies?

NR: I would say that it took just about a year from start to finish. My writing process is probably very unconventional to most. My process is just to write. I don’t set up any outlines or things of that nature. Since I write non-fiction, when something comes to my mind, I just go with it. Later, I go back to put some order to the madness!

JP: What’s next for Nikki Ransom?

NR: I am writing Part 2 of Hidden Butterflies right now. This book picks up right where the last one ended and takes you through the circus of my life, my loves, and the lessons I am continuing to learn. It will be a bit more spicy and a lot more fun!

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