2024 BPL Local Authors Spotlight: Joyce E. Brooks

Joyce E. Brooks, 2024 BPL Local Authors Expo participant.

Joyce E. Brooks latest book is "Give It To Me Now! A Lesson in Sharing."

Come meet author Joyce E. Brooks and 30 other writers at the Birmingham Public Library 2024 Local Authors Expo Presented by Tri-County Alabama Chapter of the Links, Inc. this Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., in the Central Library.

Joyce E. Brooks is owner and managing member of Brooks Consulting, LLC, whose mission is to assist businesses and organizations gain a competitive advantage by focusing on leadership development, organizational strategy, and individual well being.

She holds a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from the University of South Alabama and a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Brooks started her corporate career over two decades ago as an electrical engineer at Alabama Power Company, where she gained experience in power delivery, marketing, governmental relations, community, and economic development. She retired from Alabama Power after 21 years of loyal service.

Brooks is the author of five books—Self-Inflicted Overload, Stress Less and Live More, It Ain’t Over!, Give It To Me Now! and Shift Happens! Through her works, she encourages individuals to live a more balanced, stress-free and fulfilling life.  Through her company Brooks Consulting, Brooks focuses on encouraging the next generation, the Millennials, K-5 students, tweens, and teens through her children’s/young adult books The Power of Two Words – A Little Motherly Advice and Mr. Brown, Will You Please Open The Door! and Give It To Me Now! Give It To Me Now teaches kids about the importance of sharing. it is the follow-up to her book, Mr. Brown, Will You Please Open the Door."

 

Brooks' journey and purpose is authentic and inspiring. As an entrepreneur, mother, cancer survivor, and widow, she wakes up every morning with three little words on her mind: "It Ain't Over!" Brooks lives out her purpose by encouraging others to realize that no matter what you are experiencing, good or bad, “It Ain’t Over!” She resides in Birmingham with her two sons, Jae, and Matthew.

Learn more about Brooks by reading this Q&A with BPL PR Director Roy Williams:

BPL: Tell me about your book "It Ain't Over"

Brooks: It Ain't Over is about the human spirit for standing firm and never wavering on one's values, hopes and dreams.  It Ain't Over serves as a reminder that, even within the depths of the most tragic and hopeless circumstances, possibilities still exist. This book encourages you to believe that things can and will get better.

BPL: What inspired you to write the book.

Brooks:    Through my personal journey, I experienced some life challenges personally and professionally. When I realized how I could push through and still live a fulfilling life, I wanted to share it and help others do the same.

BPL: What do you hope readers get out of your books?

Brooks:  I hope readers gain a renewed confidence in their ability to understand concerns and achieve their hopes and dreams. I hope no one will feel like one situation is the end of the world.

BPL: Any advice for new authors or those desiring to write a book?

Brooks: Everyone has a story. Just put pen to paper and don't worry about the details. 

By Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Director|Birmingham Public Library

About Author Joyce E. Brooks

 Books: Mr. Brown, Will You Please Open The Door?; Self-Inflicted Overload; The Power of Two Words—A Little Motherly Advice; Stress Less and Live More; It Ain’t Over! Give It To Me Now! and Shift Happens!

How to reach the author: website; Twitter; Facebook; Instagram
Quote Brooks uses as a guide in life: “It Ain’t Over”      

Quote from Brooks about being involved in Local Authors Expo: “I am looking forward to participating in this year’s Author's Expo at the Birmingham Public Library. This event gives me the opportunity to meet with those who love to read and other local authors.”

By Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Director|Birmingham Public Library