Self Help, Personal Growth, Happiness, Motivational and Inspirational
Date Published: April 11, 2019
Publisher: Lucid Books
Today, more than 45 million men and women are in their twenties and trying to figure out this very important phase of their lives. Striking out on their own with many firsts and unknowns, they face a decade filled with self-discovery and self-doubt.
In the challenging book Always and Never: 20 Truths for a Happy Heart, Lisa Shumate shares an incredible resource for twentysomethings, walking them through 20 truths that they should always and never incorporate into their lives.
Whether you are twenthysomething or older, these concepts are simple yet timeless, and they have the power to transform the way you think and act, setting a high standard for you and the quality of your relationships.
Shumate asserts that putting Always and Never mantras into practice every day will build a strong foundation for the rest of your life, one that helps you realize your most cherished goals and dreams. This book will guide, inform, and inspire you for the bright future to come!
Interview
What is the hardest part of writing
your books?
The hardest
part is the first sentence, getting going and into the rhythm of the chapter. Once
I rewrite the first few lines a couple of times and break the barriers of
familiar words and phrases, something usually sparks and then I’m off and
running. I love that feeling of punching through the proverbial writer’s block
and getting some clear, crisp thoughts on paper.
What songs are most played on your iPod?
I enjoy
creating Spotify playlists for different moods: relaxing, walking, or doing
chores around the house. Most played are songs by my daughter Stasney Mav
(Caroline Shumate), Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Sade, and Santana. The single
most played song of 2019 is “Love So Amazing” by Cindy Cruse Ratcliffe. It’s
both affirming and uplifting. And I sing along every time—my carpool karaoke.
Do you have critique partners or beta
readers?
A couple of
my family members read early drafts and gave good feedback. The editors at
Lucid gave me insightful direction and made the work stronger and more
cohesive. The editing and production team at Lucid are my critique
partners/beta readers.
What book are you reading now?
I just
started Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re
Wrong about the World—And Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans
Rosling. My go-to genre is nonfiction, and my favorite book in the last 6
months was Big Magic: Creative Living beyond
Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. This book gave me the emotional fuel and courage
to take my book idea and early drafts to the next level, and I hope to find a
way to let her know that.
How did you start your writing career?
My writing
career began as a producer/reporter when I was barely 20 years old at WWL-TV in
New Orleans, Louisiana. The whole process of researching, writing, and sharing
the work is rewarding to me—challenging and sometimes frustrating, but
ultimately very rewarding.
From writing
promotional copy for shows, to news stories, documentaries, speeches, and a
couple stabs at fictional writing, I now feel a calling to the
inspirational/mentoring space. Young people moving into adulthood today are
looking for support, encouragement, and reassurance that they can make mistakes
and recover. And I share their love for emojis. J
I’ll
be continuing with the Always and Never™ theme and envision a series. Always and Never: 20 Truths for a Happy
Heart will be followed by Always and
Never for the Confident Heart, Always
and Never for the Healing Heart, and Always
and Never for the Helping Heart. These are working titles and concepts.
There
may be a companion journal for each book and I imagine the book format may be a
little different each time. I’ve started the rough outline for Confident Heart and am hoping to release
again next year for the Class of 2020. I already feel behind—ah, the joy of
writing!
About the Author
Lisa Trapani Shumate is Associate Vice President of the University of Houston System and General Manager of Houston Public Media, and also serves as Executive Director of the Houston Public Media Foundation. She holds national leadership roles with PBS and the Public Television Major Market Group Board.
Lisa has more than 20 years of media management experience, is the recipient of numerous awards, and participated in an International Business Residency in China. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston.
Lisa is expanding her media footprint to publishing with the goal of sharing wisdom and encouragement with young men and women entering adulthood.
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