Wisdom and Faith

Author and motivational speaker E. Scott Smiley releases new book -Described as brutally honest, Wisdom and Faith Lead to a Better Place is the new book by Fort Wayne native E. Scott Smiley. An author, poet, educator and mentor, Smiley is promoting his new work with an ambitious book tour during which he hopes to inspire readers with his stories, observations and personal experiences.

Smiley, whose previous book, “Parole For the Soul: Poetry that Liberate the Mind and Frees the Soul,” drew rave reviews, talked to INK about the inspiration for his latest work and how he hopes it enlightens others.

INK: How would you describe the contents of the new book?

SMILEY: “Wisdom and Faith Lead to a Better Place” is a collection of poems, short stories, quotes, and essays about various aspects of life including politics, love, religion, and of course using Wisdom and having Faith.
I was inspired to publish this book in response to personal setbacks over the course of the last couple years. Using setbacks as motivation has allowed me to climb the corporate ladder and “Wisdom and Faith Lead to a Better Place” is symbolic of that climb.”

INK: What personal experiences inspired the book?

SMILEY: “My cousin Tanisha Washington and I were discussing possible titles for this book based on my desire to show the growth I have experienced since my first book “Parole for the Soul: Poetry that Liberates the Mind and Frees the Soul.” “Wisdom and Faith Lead to a Better Place” is the title upon which we agreed was catchy enough and held true to the essence of the book.”

INK: What do you hope to accomplish on the book tour? In other words, what impact do you hope the book as well as your personal appearances will have on audiences?

SMILEY: “It is my hope that the book tour creates a buzz that will allow me to go from ‘local’ author to an author with national prominence. I hope that people in the audience are entertained and edified. For example, I have a piece called “Maybe” that states that maybe we don’t need to purchase every state-of-the -art electronic device that hits the stores. By cutting down on what we purchase we can have more time with family and doing things that bring us joy instead of going to work.”

INK: What, if anything is different about you since your last book, Parole For the Soul?

SMILEY: “Since my first book I have really grown in how I view adversity in life. I understand better that my life has a calling that goes beyond personal comfort. “Wisdom and Faith Lead to a Better Place” has a plethora of essays and poems that speak to issues on a much broader scale than ‘woe is me.’”

INK: What advice do you offer to aspiring writers?

SMILEY: “I’d advise aspiring writers to keep aspiring and to keep writing. Eventually, if they are persistent enough their, breakthrough will come. Before getting published I received many rejections letters, but I knew one day I’d find the right publisher. During my time searching for a publisher I was able to complete several other manuscripts that will soon be published.”

WISDOM and faith lead to a better place by E. Scott Smiley
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