Book Goodies

Find great books, bargains and freebies!

  • Home
  • Authors: Tell Readers About Your Book
  • Advertising
    • Advertise on our Home Page
    • Advertise Your Bargain Book
    • List Your Free eBook
    • Feature Your PermaFree Book
    • Mega Multi Site Submit
    • Author Advertising PrePay and Save!
  • Deals Newsletter
  • Featured Books
  • Free Printable Bookmarks
  • BookGoodies Network
  • Free Books
  • PermaFree Books
  • Featured Free and Bargain Books
  • Bargain Books Under $3
  • Interviews With Authors
    • Podcasts with Authors
  • Authors Start Here
    • Authors: Tell Readers About Your Book Home Page Advertising
    • Submit Your Interview
    • Feature Your Free Books
    • Feature Your Bargain Books
    • Mega Submit – Network Wide Submission
You are here: Home / Interviews With Authors / Interview with Author – Javier Sarmiento Jr.

Interview with Author – Javier Sarmiento Jr.

By Book Goodies


About Javier Sarmiento Jr.:
Javier Sarmiento Jr is an Afro-Latino writer from Harlem in New York City. He is a graduate of Buena Vista University with a degree in Digital media. He is a graduate of Guttman Community College with a degree in Liberal Arts. Sarmiento Jr won first place in the collegiate sports writing category of the Robert L. Vann Media Awards for his article “The Impact and Influence of LeBron James.” Last summer, he was selected to be a part of the NABJ’s Student Multimedia Project. He produced two articles pertaining to race in the teaching and book industries.

His poem, a voice from Harlem, was recently awarded an Honorable mention in the rhyming poetry category in the 90th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition. He has a passion for Basketball and Social justice.

Through writing, Javier can use his voice to create change for his community.

What inspires you to write?
I get inspired to write by my environment. Seeing police brutality, poverty, crime, and homelessness on a daily basis, particularly as a minority, I feel that writing is the best way to get my thoughts into paper.

What authors do you read when you aren’t writing?
Javier Zamora
Dre Baldwin
Eric Thomas

Tell us about your writing process.
I am an outliner, so I use Microsoft word to outline my work. I think about what sounds good and what doesn't. Then, I compile everything together into one thing.

What advice would you give other writers?
Writing a book is hard but after publication and seeing your own book in your hands, is a surreal feeling.

How did you decide how to publish your books?
I got my book independently published because I wanted assistance on the publishing part and I didn't want to mess it up. In addition, If I published with a publisher, I would be in a contract where I won't earn the rights to the book that I wrote. For new authors, the decision is up to you if want to self-publish or go with a publisher, but make sure you have all the rights and intellectual property to your book.

What do you think about the future of book publishing?
It could be improved to ease the process for the author's side of things. However, everything works out in the end for everyone.

What genres do you write?: Poetry/Memoir

What formats are your books in?: Both eBook and Print

Your Social Media Links
Goodreads
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
YouTube

All information in this post is presented “as is” supplied by the author. We don’t edit to allow you the reader to hear the author in their own voice.

Filed Under: Interviews With Authors Tagged With: #Poetry, African American, eBook, Harlem, Javier Sarmiento Jr, Paperback

Sign up for our Featured and Bargain Books Newsletter

Sponsored Ad

Click to buy today!

Fiction

  • Fiction
  • Action & Adventure
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Historical
  • Horror
  • Mystery/Suspense
  • Paranormal
  • Romance
  • Science Fiction
  • Women’s Fiction

Sponsored Ad

Click to buy today!

Nonfiction

  • Art/Photography/Coffee Table
  • Biographies & Memoirs
  • Body/Mind/Spirit
  • Business Books
  • Cooking and Food Books
  • Crafts and Hobbies
  • Educational/How-to
  • Essays
  • Faith and Religion
  • Gardening Books
  • Health & Fitness
  • Humor
  • Inspiration and Photography Books
  • Pet and Animal Books
  • Science and Math
  • Travel

Sponsored Ad

Click to buy today!

For Authors

  • Authors: Tell Readers About Your Book
  • Author Interview – Tell Us About Yourself
  • Advertise Your Bargain Books
  • Advertise Your Free eBook
  • Advertise Your PermaFree Book
  • Mega Submit Multi Site Submission
  • Universal Link Tool for Amazon Books
  • Subscribe to Our Newsletters
  • BookGoodies News

More Good Stuff

  • Featured Books
  • Reading Room
    • Interviews With Authors
    • Buyer’s Guides
  • Giveaways from BookGoodies

 

Click here to have your book featured

 



Are you looking for ebook deals? We have them! We also have free ebooks - check them out!

Copyright © 2025 BookGoodies Network