Title: “Mixing”
Author: Joseph McCray
Bio:
Joseph McCray lives in Baltimore with his lovely wife and their son. He works as a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse and speaks about drug addiction, mental illness, HIV and AIDS in his hometown of Baltimore. He is passionate about helping people with addictions and mental health issues and is the sole owner of Education For The Community, an outreach business he founded. He is the author of “Pushing On” Wonderful Stories about the Life of Josephine Jordan his mom available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. His latest work is “Mixing,” an eye opening non –fictional book about sexual awareness that every youth and young adult should read.
What was the impetus for writing this book?
I was motivated to see people think about the power, beauty and seriousness of sex.
What’s the overall theme?
This is an informative, funny and inspiring book as I explore some of the history of sex and HIV in Baltimore including a chapter on Magic Johnson when he came to Baltimore and his testimony. Mixing means sexual intimacy and is a book born out of a desire to see people have a higher appreciation of their bodies as it comes to mixing. This book is directed towards men and women of all ages who are sexually active or thinking about becoming sexually active.
For what audience is this book written?
The book is written for people in their twenties and thirties mainly, while it speaks to all people sexually active. This is the group who has been most enthused.
What one thing do you most want the reader to learn?
That sex should be carefully considered and that a healthy relationship needs to be formed before one embarks upon sexually activity. A relationship that incorporates trust, respect, commitment and loyalty should be developed first.
What did you learn during the writing process?
I enjoyed all the hours of writing and researching the topic. I had so many experiences in my nursing career and personal life that it was actually fun writing this book.
Any advice for aspiring writers?
Write what you feel. Carve out some time each day to put it on paper and be a blessing to someone by putting it all together into a book.
What’s next on the horizon for you?
I plan to write a book on popular sayings I write each day on Facebook; then I will write a book on drug addiction. So much is not known about why people try and use drugs. I want to try to help someone.