Urban Reviews Interview With Radiah Hubbert

Urban Reviews:  Start by telling our readers about Entrepreneur.
MQW:  Entrepreneur is my debut novel. Swift is a college graduate determined to excel in the corporate world. When he figures out a degree doesn't guarantee him a job he gets frustrated. The decisions he makes regarding this ultimately change the course of his life forever.

Urban Reviews:  What inspired you to create this storyline?
MQW:  I remember watching HBO's The Wire one day being inspired. I didn't want my characters to flip on each other. I wanted them to stick together no matter what. I had the story in my head playing out like a movie in book format. That's the way I hoped it would come across.

Urban Reviews:  How did you start your literary career?
MQW:  I have been writing short stories since I was around ten years old. I never tried to write a full length novel until now though.

Urban Reviews:  What made you decide to self-publish your novel?
MQW:  I wanted to own my book. I felt like who could push me better than me. I started my own publishing imprint to put my books out as well as other authors.

Urban Reviews:  What would you say are the strengths and weaknesses of self-publishing?
MQW:  The strength to me is being in total control of every aspect of the publishing process. The weakness may be the grind that comes along with it. It is hard work to write, market, edit, and be responsible for the outcome. I knew when I started 5ive Star Publications that I would have to handle those things. It really depends on your level of tolerance.

Urban Reviews:  What have you learned about the book industry being a relatively new author?
MQW:  I have learned that word of mouth is your best friend. I can't count how many times I have read a book based on what my friends said. Also that relationship building is vastly important. Lastly, you have to know your target audience.

Urban Reviews:  Are you working on any upcoming projects?
MQW:  I am working on three other books. I am also working on the script for Entrepreneur: The Movie. I want to build up my publishing company 5ive Star Publications as well.

Urban Reviews:  What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
MQW:  Believe in your work...always. Hard work gets you to where you want to be. Never conform...Stay true to you.

Urban Reviews:  Name one thing that the would does not know about MQW - the person?
MQW:  I use my late mother as my motivation. Everything I embark on, I act as if she is here seeing me through it. She has gotten me through some trying times.