LaToya Lawson talks about her novel MA’SITTER

LaToya Lawson talks about her novel MA’SITTER

LaToya ‘TOY’ Lawson is a mystery author and caregiver whose creativity, compassion, and perseverance have all earned her the reputation as a service-centered leader. Born in Chicago and employed as a caregiver from the age of nineteen, LaToya ‘TOY’ Lawson has spent most of her life by the bedsides of the sick and infirm. By age twenty-three, she had founded Mississippi Professional Nursing Care, LLC.

And here is our recent interview with her.

Pro Media Mag : First of all tell us about the start of your professional career?
LaToya Lawson : The start of my career started in the 8th grade when my teacher Mr. Lewis said, ” I was going to be a writer.” In the 8t grade I joined the drama club and started writing short stories.

Pro Media Mag : What was the motive behind launching Mississippi Professional Nursing Care?
LaToya Lawson : I wanted to purchase a house therefore, I needed a business. I was already a private caregiver. So, I decided to start my own business and employ people to work for me.

Pro Media Mag : Who or what inspired you to get into writing?
LaToya Lawson : When I moved from Chicago to Canton. The kids started teasing me by calling me Rat Queen. I use to think I was the ugliest girl in the world. Therefore, I dreamed I was someone else. Many nights I would hurry up to bed just so I could escape the harsh reality of being this ugly, dark skinned Rat Queen that everyone made fun of. That’s what inspired me. Escaping and dreaming of who or whatever I wanted to be.

Pro Media Mag : Tell us about your debut novel MA’SITTER?
LaToya Lawson : MA’SITTER is my baby and has been since 2011. It’s basically The Help with a twist that many will not see coming.

Pro Media Mag : What about your main character Victoria Lewis?
LaToya Lawson : She is coming into her own and each book she becomes stronger plus more determined.

Pro Media Mag : What kind of response you have received from the release?
LaToya Lawson :OMG! It’s been crazy! Many have been shocked!

Pro Media Mag : What’s the best part of being a writer?
LaToya Lawson : Writing whatever I want and feel at the time.

Pro Media Mag : Have you set some goals to achieve?
LaToya Lawson : Yes keep writing until one of my books is a movie or TV series.

Pro Media Mag : Are you working on any new project?
LaToya Lawson : Yes indeed! Besides the MA’SITTER I am working on a new book that has nothing to do with the series.

 

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