We were lucky to catch up with Christine Germain recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Christine with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
My work ethic comes from watching how hard my family thrived for a better way of living. I was taught that you have to work hard in order to earn what you want. Nothing comes for free. Having discipline is what helps you grow and become a better version of yourself.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
My Name is Christine Germain, and I am from New York. I am an award-winning Author, and I write Young adult Dark Horror and Mystery Thrillers. I started on my writing journey at the age of eleven. I fell in love with reading stories by R.L Stine, Christopher Pike and Stephen King. A fan of all that is supernatural, I found myself writing short stories from a young girl and well into my young adult years.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
I promote tales that showcase characters of different races, genders and different sexual orientations. That means my work isn’t targeted to only one demographic. It is for men, woman, LGBT etc….
I’ve dedicated myself to shinning light on how important works by POC matter especially for women of color. Life can throw stones at you, but I was taught that no matter how many times you fall; you keep getting back up and fight for what you believe in, and I am proud of myself and how far I’ve come as a writer.
I want fans, followers, and readers to know that I produce stories that matter, that take on topics of the real world but still showcase all nationalities in beautiful ways and not the typical stereotype tropes we tend to read in novels.
I want to make a difference in the writing world as a woman of color who shows that we too can be the voice and face of something different;; something positive, something new.
Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
In life when one is working on becoming the best version of themselves, you will go through your Highs and lows. With every success story comes with some form of failure along the way. Part of hard work is making sacrifices and knowing that one day if you stay consistent you will always win. “Giving up” to me is not an option and should not be an option for anyone. The moment you give up on your dreams and the one thing you are the most passionate about is the day you have failed yourself and there is no room for that. Always keep going.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.christinemgermain.net
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorchristinegermain/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Brothers-Curse-Saga-Book-1-104006871737641
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CJReau
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WLlUxAb8cg
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Christine Germain
