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An interview with Total Victory

Biblio checks in with Total Victory to learn more about their book business, collecting interests and more! To view and shop their inventory, click here.


When did you get started in bookselling?

I got started writing and selling my books in 2008. Since I have had tihs press release Los Angeles-Long Beach-Barstow, CA (PressRelease) October 21 2018 - Author and public speaker, Netheldia S. Porter has issued her latest release, "Something To Think About" and "Exceptional Child"- a true story, has received accolades from critics across the globe. Addictions, child molestation, jail, rape and more has been the reason for her writing these two books. In her books "Something To Think About" and "Exceptional Child", it is said that Netheldia has touched many lives by incorporating inspiration and motivation from her personal life and true events. Critics say incorporating her real life stories have helped many people since it makes it easier for them to relate. Critics went on to say the books are written with an intention to help people grasp the understanding of them from a spectrum of social classes and aid those who want to get rid of their life problems. One critic stated the message can be comprehended by an adolescent yet is strong enough to capture the attention of an adult. Book critics have gone to say, "the books provides excellent motivation and inspiration; and also exudes a positive energy to the reader which could make the life of the reader turn around. She goes on to say, "Life is complex. Every now and then we are challenged by trials, tribulations, tests, and disappointments, which certainly bogs a person down and hence result in breaking the spirit of a human being." It has been said these books gives a clear direction to people battling with life. She states it as "life with a goal and destination. Everyone has the right to chase their dreams and emerge victorious. The books also teaches ways to handle and treat unseen huddles in one's life. "


What drew you to bookselling?

I was drawn to write and sell book while I was teaching men at the Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center. The teaching was so explosive and saved many of the men from recommitting their crime. The teaching kept them from being re arrested and sent to prison. So I decided to put the teaching in writing. They I got an inspiration to write me life story. I am 53 years old and I live in Barstow California but I'm from Long Beach California. I am a retired Social Worker for the County of San Bernardino. Sadly, I was molested as a child beginning at the age of 4. I began abusing alcohol and drug when I was 9 years old--a lifestyle that took me down many avenues in which I would not wish on my worst enemy. Gracefully, I have been off drugs for 24 years now and I know that God has a special plan for my life. I am the author of two books “Something To Think About” and “Exceptional Child”. I wrote Exceptional Child because I wanted to tell my true story in the “raw”--This book is not for kids and for mature audience--18+.Its about child molested, rape, jail, drug and more. I wrote "Something To Think About because I wanted to speak boldly to people who struggle with all kinds of addictions drug, alcohol, food, sex, gambling and more because some people think that there is no hope, and they will live like that forever–they are so wrong. I am living proof that a person can recover and live a fruitful life. If God helped me, he’ll help anybody. My books are designed to speak to people who suffers from life, in a language that they can understand. No big words to figure out, just straight and to the point. Remember–if you fall get back up-- because life happens!


Did you have any mentors in becoming a bookseller?

My entired family stood behind my decision to write and sell my books.


What are your specialties as a dealer?

My books specialize in Self-Help, Disorders, Child Abuse, Addictions, Suspense, True Story, Autobiography, Inspiration, Motivation, and Over-Coming. My books are designed to speak to people who suffers from life, in a language that they can understand. No big words to figure out, just straight to the point. To add I have found that the skills in this book are practiced by people everyday, therefore anybody who is struggling with anything can benefit from it. Remember–if you fall get back up because life happen! I will hold no punches in my books. I hope and pray this book will bless my readers, as they allow many new doors of reality to open up for them. I hope that my readers will enjoy listening to my stories, and that they are encouraged by my stories and help me spread the message to others who are suffering.


What's the most amazing book you've ever sold?

Honestly speaking Exceptional Child is themost amzaing book I every sold.


What is your favorite part of being a bookseller?

Changing people lives and informing people of positive cange and HOPE is my most favorite part of selling books.


Do you have an open storefront or have you in the past?

I do not have an open storefront and I never have.


If so, do/did you have any bookstore pets?

N/A


What is the funniest / strangest / scariest thing that ever happened in your store?

N/A


What is your favorite bookshop (other than your own)?

I have no favor bookshop. I am a fan of any marketplace that sell books.


What do you personally like to read? Collect?

V.C Andrew's collections and the Holy Bible.


What's your favorite book you personally own? Would you sell it, if the price were right?

My Bible is my favor book and I would not sell it for any price. As a matter of fact I would give it away to someone who needs and want it.


What one book would you buy if price were no object?

Funny! mine own of coarse.


If you were stranded on a desert island and could bring three books, what would they be?

Cast Away, How to survie on a desert island from A to Z, and The Holy Bible!