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Love is the Answer, God is the Cure: A True Story of Abuse, Betrayal and Unconditional Love        by Aimee Cabo Nikolov

1/26/2019

48 Comments

 
​Debut author, Aimee Cabo Nikolov, introduces us to her memoir of growing up in the midst of severe dysfunction:
“Love is the Answer, God is the Cure” is the story of Aimee Cabo, who was in the Miami news for almost five years from 1989 to 1994 in a case the media named “The Case from Hell.” This sexual abuse case pitted her and her sister against her parents who denied all culpability. As she fought court battles, poverty, abuse, and addiction, Aimee always turned to love and to God. Another near tragedy struck when her daughter was almost murdered by a tenant she found in Craig's list. This is the story of a woman who had all the odds against her and how she persevered to find true love and form a family that could withstand anything.
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​ While reading this book, I was quite astonished by the abuse Aimee suffered at the hands of the people she should have been able to trust the most. When Aimee gained her independence, she went down the all-too-familiar deadly spiral of involvement in the sex trade and drug addiction.
The story of how she found her way out is nothing less than a miracle.
The reading is riveting at times and expresses great tenderness of the heart at other moments in the story. You will have a hard time laying this book down until you finish reading.
I give “Love is the Answer, God is the Cure” 4.9 stars. 
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You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Love-Answer-God-Cure-Unconditional-ebook
https://www.goodreads.com/-love-is-the-answer-god-is-the-cure
 
You can follow the author:
https://twitter.com/godisthecure1
http://www.godisthecure.com
http://www.facebook.com/godisthecure1
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAyZyt-QXskkzEKGnSc_YqQ

Tags: child abuse, sex abuse, dysfunctional family, love and romance
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Copyright © 2019 Mark Schultz ​except for the author's introduction 
48 Comments
Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
1/26/2019 08:45:30 pm

Thank you for the review! Thank you for acknowledging that miracles do happen, I credit my success to the love of God and the love of my family. I hope that I can set a good example for others that one can endure horrific events and yet succeed in life in the sense that her life is filled with love and peace.

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Mark
1/26/2019 08:51:54 pm

You are very welcome, I really enjoyed the book. I think your faith in God had a lot to do with your survival.
How about an update?
Do your mother and the other antagonists of your life know you have written this book?
Did you change any of their names?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
1/28/2019 05:29:39 pm

I wrote my book honesty, everything is a fact, including names. I heard that the people that hate me are aware of the book, though I haven't been in contact with them at all and have not been since I was 18. I know Brent is quite upset about it because he convinced our daughter, who has a brain injury, to hate me. Now my daughter Danielle sounds like my mother when it comes to my past life. I knew that writing this book would not come without consequences but this book was not only about me, it was more important to help others.

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Mark
1/28/2019 06:25:21 pm

That is honest and open, just like your book. The abuse you suffered made reading your book difficult for me at times. I have two daughters and four granddaughters, no one should be treated like you and so many others have been.
You have a happy ending, thus far, the hope it provides others is marvelous and wonderful.
New questions.
You have separate covers for Amazon and Goodreads. Did you design either or both? Why separate covers? The Amazon cover is very different, what do the cover elements represent for you?
How did you choose that point in your life to start your memoir?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
1/30/2019 10:32:24 am

The first edition of this book has an original picture of a very ancient tree from my back yard, that had what appeared to be the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus waving hi, carved on it. I began to see this after many times of staring at the same spot on the tree while praying a rosary, hence not everyone sees it. I read reviews that referenced this cover as scary or confusing. In the hopes of expressing hope and a positive impression considering it has plenty of dark moments already, I created another cover, where I asked a designer to create an image of a girl with open arms stretched up to the skies, dressed in white, on the beach, where both elements of dark and light surround her as the sun rises. this would imply a new beginning, where light overcomes darkness as the sun rises and the glory is given to God. This new cover was supposed to replace the old simple cover with a tree which is the only difference between the 2 books. I kept the old cover for those that might appreciate the picture of something that no longer exists, as this portion of the tree took on a tornado from hurricane Irma which would have devastated our house. for the moment, both editions are available in amazon.

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Mark
1/30/2019 11:08:02 am

That is interesting. I don't see that on the tree trunk, sometimes it takes a lot of looking to see what others see. I do like that second cover, it portrays your story quite well.
More questions.
How did you choose that point in your life to start your memoir?
Was it hard to find a publisher?
How did you pick your publisher?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
1/30/2019 06:48:17 pm

I was told to write a book when I was hospitalized in a psych hospital during the trials but the pivotal point came when I was praying 1 year ago and looking at that tree. starting writing things down, waking every morning at 4 am at going to the computer and typing and correcting. finally became a book, gave it to an editor to see her opinion and then redid a couple of chapters. The first publisher that accepted to publish it asked to take "God" out of title. Another one asked to change the names of the people , I declined and ultimately we self-published it through our small publishing house.

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Mark
1/30/2019 06:56:51 pm

That is interesting. I suppose writing a book could be therapeutic. Is that common advice in that situation? Why do you think that is?
Your own publishing house, nice. Are you going to publish other authors or just your own books?
More questions.
There are many unethical practices in publishing, which one is the most unbearable in your mind?
Do you have a favorite book by another author or authors?
Did you have a favorite book as a child?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
1/30/2019 09:30:01 pm

Writing a book can be therapeutic, yes, or writing in a journal, writing notes, just expressing your thoughts on paper or speaking about them. Probably writing the book is a little bit more, especially for a private person like myself. It was not easy for me to present all these things about my life to the world. When you hear yourself admit what happened to you outloud, write it to yourself or others, the healing process begins.
Well, when I say my own publishing house, that means we published only my one book, but yes, I will consider other books, and will try to help other authors. We even registered the brand - Inspirational Books Publishing.

There are unethical practices in my opinion in the so called self publishing companies industry.They tell you - pay us this money, we will publish it and your book will be available in many stores. What really happens is that the book is only available online, not on any shelve stores. You can just as easily do that yourself, through Ingram Sparks for example. Such practices are one of the ways these self publishing companies take advantage of novice writers who lack sufficient knowledge.

I was never a big reader. Never had the calm I guess to sit still and read with so many things going through my mind throughout the 25 consecutive years enduring hardships. One of the books I read as a child that I remember is "Are you there God, it's me Margaret" by Judy Bloom. Now I do have time for reading and I enjoy reading research, testimonials and inspirational articles that entail helping others.

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Mark
1/30/2019 09:58:06 pm

I can see that, putting anything down on paper requires a certain amount of understanding and patience. It could bring clarity to a situation, or at least expose some of the confusion.
The Judy Bloom book sounds cute.
New questions.
Are you writing anything new these days?
What is your writing routine when you sit down to write?
What is the one thing you hope readers will remember from your book?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
1/31/2019 07:49:14 pm

no, I don't write anything now. I concentrate on my radio show - The Cure, live every Friday at 2 PM, trying to be there for people that might need help. I invite professionals and they give suggestions on how to deal with certain things like depression, stress, PTSD after abuse.
I hope that my readers and listeners remember that there is always hope, that they can find strength in prayer, and that they can overcome anything as long as they have God in their life.

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Mark
1/31/2019 08:13:12 pm

The radio show sounds cool. Is it an internet radio show, is it syndicated? How do people find it? You should be tweeting about it and other social media also.
New questions.
What software do you use to write and publish your books, and why do you use those?
Do you have defined space for writing at home, or are you a coffee-shop writer?
Do you listen to music or have the TV on when writing, or do you need quiet?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/1/2019 05:49:29 am

I wrote my book from my bed at 3:00 in the morning when it was most quiet and it seemed like it was just the laptop and I. I naturally woke up on my own at around exactly 3:00 am to type until the rest of us woke up every day for about 6 months, Music is what helped me through the process. When I wrote my memoir, it was complete silence but my days were filled with my favorite songs from hits 1 which plays plenty of uplifting songs. I find music so important that I strategically choose certain songs from this sirius radio station to play on my show, which is usually 3 songs.

my husband purchased a spot on 880am the biz, a local radio station in Miami for entrepreneurs, His idea was that I spread my message to a wider audience in the hopes of helping as many people as possible. I knew first hand how people suffered. I've seen the pain we all go through. I have been through so much and turned out so well, that all I wanted to do is share my success with others hoping to alleviate their pain. Love was the answer to a lot of my problems, but ultimately God was my only cure (and believe me, I tried everything),

the radio show "The Cure" was started as a platform were survivors can learn from each other and professionals in the field periodically as well. We are all a successful story because all that's happened is in the past. Being here and now means we have many chances to re-write history and define our lives, we can empower one another by letting go through transparency which brings us closer to the last stage of our recovery, acceptance. We learn to redefine our thoughts as we turn to prayer. Our eyes are opened up and negative coping mechanisms are replaced with healthy ones. There is always a solution, it's called God. I know this very well because God was my only cure.

the radio talk show "The Cure", is live every friday 2:00-2:50 pm eastern time.

one can livestream onlinethrough: www.880thebiz,com
download the app: "880am the biz"
listen on Iheart radio or ask Alexa to play it.

the shows are all recorded and soon after available in podcasts.

One can easily find the podcast called "The Cure", by simply searching "Aimee Cabo" in the search window.

with an iphone you can ask siri to "play the podcast Aimee Cabo on The Cure"

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Mark
2/1/2019 11:24:17 am

You were a night writer. That makes a lot of sense, you were dealing with a lot of extremely difficult issues. You had an amazing amount of support! It's beautiful to see.
Thank you for sharing all that detail about how to find your broadcast.
New questions.
How many drafts did you go through to have a ready-to-publish manuscript?
Going back in time, did you do any kind of creative writing, even back in grade school?
How early was it that you realized how powerful words can be?

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Aimee Cabo link
2/1/2019 01:04:53 pm

It took about 8-9 drafts before publishing. Going back to my grade school years I was an average student academically. Science and mathematics were my favorite subjects. Never imagined myself as a writer, but God does work in mysterious ways.

I learned since very young that words were powerful in the sense that they can hurt or heal. My spoken words hurt when I was 7 years old and when I was 15 years old.

The words I put down on paper to share with the world, to my surprise was, was the pivotal point in my healing process.

The words I read in my reviews helped me realize the severity of my past and accept it, rather than minimize it as I have my entire life. For this I am grateful.

Encouraging words I read in my review reminded me of the purpose of this endeavor.

Why do I even do a radio show? If I come move the heart of others through my memoir why not my spoken words. Besides, helping each other, isn’t that what life’s about?

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Mark
2/1/2019 01:17:37 pm

All those drafts paid off, you wrote a good book.
That makes sense, writing down what happened requires facing that reality. It forces minimizing into the background.
I think your desire to help others is commendable.
New questions.
What software do you use to write and publish your books, and why do you use those?
Do you have alpha-readers and/or beta-readers to help you smooth out a lot of wrinkles before publishing? If you don’t, why?
Do you have other writers you connect with, as in a critique group or support group?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/1/2019 01:37:56 pm

Thanks Mark, that’s very sweet. I don’t know about softwares to write with or even how to publish a book. My agent Boris Nikolov took care of all that. I simply put my whole life down on paper in word format. The rest I owe to my loving husband. I know that he sent the manuscript for editing several times before publishing the final result. I am a novice to the writing world and have yet to discover critique or support writing groups.

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Mark
2/1/2019 02:06:47 pm

I have no doubt there are a lot of writers in Miami. Check in bookstores or libraries, you might be able to find a group you can join. Social media can be a source also, writer groups on Facebook or Twitter. Search for writers that live in the Miami area.
New questions.
What are three things, that you wish you knew before you wrote your first book?
Do you write notes by hand or on the computer?
Do you think a strong ego is an asset or liability for a writer and why?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/1/2019 04:12:41 pm

Great idea about meeting authors, I will look around.

I wish I knew how to self publish before I tried other companies, I wish I started announcement of the book earlier and starting mentioning it earlier, even though we started 3 months in advance. I wish I found Rick from stressfreebookmarketing.com who is helping me with spreading the word earlier.

I wrote a lot of notes by hand by mainly on the laptop.

I value the greatest lesson I have come to learn - humility and I learned to be careful not to confuse Confidence with pride. An ego makes it harder for others to relate. I believe most of us are good natured and selfless. I try to emulate the teachings of Jesus Christ.

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Mark
2/1/2019 04:40:07 pm

I think you are right, although it feels like putting the cart before the horse, getting the word out well before the book is written is critical to the success of a book launch. If there weren't so many books on the market, it would be much easier. The fact that Amazon made publishing so easy is a two-edged sword.
New questions.
Do you have anything you consider to be your writing lucky charm?
What is the biggest obstacle you faced in writing?
Did you struggle with writer's block and how did you overcome it?

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Aimee Cabo link
2/1/2019 05:45:27 pm

The funny thing is that I have always chosen to be a private person, and put my entire life out there.

I am not much of a writer, and I wrote a book

I am not much of a talker- and I am working a radio talk show weekly.

Then again, I have never been a lawyer and I recused a general master.

That’s God for you.

Nothing is impossible when you have a relationship with him. Your potential is limitless when you prioritize God in your every day of your life. I start my days with prayer.

Aimee Cabo link
2/1/2019 05:31:43 pm

I stopped believing in luck a long time ago. I now realize it was blessings all along. Devine intervention must have had a hand in this because I never got writers block. I wrote endlessly, none stop for about 3 hours daily. I was so driven I did not experience obstacles. It was almost as if it must be, as is God’s will. All the efforts out of pure faith have succeeded as my memoir has already received 3 book awards and numerous positive reviews. I feel so honored to be able to help others in this way, it makes it all worthwhile.

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Mark
2/1/2019 05:44:34 pm

I think almost every writer would agree, not experiencing writers block is a miracle.
The three awards are really nice also! Congratulations!
Tell me about the awards, it's okay to brag here.
Serving others is a wonderful thing without a doubt.

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/1/2019 06:05:47 pm

First award:
New York City NYC big book award 2018 distinguished favorites

Second award:
Pinnacle book achievement award 2018

Third award:

Feathered quill 2019 book awards, First place

3 judges left a comment since it got first place in the biography/memoir category

one judge mentioned that my memoir received “a perfect score 100 out of 100! (Very rare) 😳

The other judge said: “this book is truly inspiring in that the author chose to share the realities of heartbreak, abuse and how she became a stronger person instead of a victim”.

Lastly, the third judge said: “this was a compelling read, the author engaged her audience immediately and continued to build a memoir with accounts of horrific life experiences that affirmed the growth and coping skills through the momentum of her personal and sometimes tragic experiences.

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Amy link
2/1/2019 07:03:13 pm

Loved the interview... the strength and confidence of the author! Sounds like an incredible read!

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/1/2019 10:40:21 pm

Thank you Amy, for the kind words and God bless, Aimee :)

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Mark
2/2/2019 09:29:23 pm

Thank you, Amy, for dropping in. It is an incredible read.

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Mark
2/3/2019 05:36:01 pm

Those are wonderful awards, no question. I loved the comments of the judges. That kind of validation must feel really good on many levels, especially your talent as a writer.
New questions.
Do you think reading, watching movies or listening to music help you be a better writer?
What type of book is your favorite guilty pleasure to read for fun?
Have you ever read a book that changed the way you look at writing?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/3/2019 06:16:45 pm

Thanks, Mark

There are things such as morals and values you can learn from movies or shows like seal team, the good doctor, Engine 19 and NCIS. Some songs have deep meaning and can be therapeutic when one can relate. These are just a couple of experiences in life we can learn from. Though, I believe good writing comes from the heart. I had no experience in writing but I was driven by love. Music was able to soothe me and movies or shows kept me quite entertained when needed. As such, my well being helped my writing flow easily. Nonetheless a loving support system helps as well. 😉

To be quite honest, reading is not what I do for fun, Spending time with family and friends is what I enjoy best. Life gets so busy these days, with two young kids at home, hosting a radio show and running a medical research company, that I don’t find much time for reading.

I did read a book that left an impression on me. This book was a memoir and I wanted to get a feel of what writing a biography would be like. This book described a successful woman who lived in the projects as a child and witnessed her mother murdered by her pimp. I was so saddened and then again glad she made it. I convinced myself that I would write my memoir as honestly as she did hers. More so, I was encouraged by her tenacity, grit and courage. If her story was able to empower me, could my story do the same for others?

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Mark
2/3/2019 06:35:51 pm

We are surrounded by stories, each and every day, as you have aptly described. With such wide selection and great depth in each genre, it's not hard to find something relatable and encouraging. The loving support system is so very important. I think you know it better than many others.
With all that you have going on, it is no surprise to me that reading is not at the top of your list. Young ones can be a fulltime job all by themselves. I get to watch the two youngest granddaughters, 5 and 3, at least once a week. They are a joy!
I have not read the book you were inspired by, but I think she would give you a big hug and hearty "well done", if she were to meet you. You accomplished your goals.
New questions.
What was a hurdle you faced in writing this book and how did you overcome it?
What was the easiest part of writing your book in general?
Did you have to plot your book out, plan what each chapter would be?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/3/2019 07:37:53 pm

I knew my dysfunctional family would not be happy, but nothing prepared for what facing the reality of my past would be like. I am quite good at staying disconnected or as some say that it is feeling numb, so going through the memories of my past didn’t seem to bother me. What was difficult was the recurring nightmares I would get where Iam always a child but cannot remember much. The few nightmares I do remember were scenes from the past that I was writing about. I became so engulfed in my writing and focused on its purpose that I stopped working out at 5:00 am. I also noticed that I felt quite depressed and at the same time relieved, even proud of myself. At one point I had daily severe stomach pains that would last 30-60 minutes. The physical pain could not be diagnosed or medicated because the doctors couldn’t figure out what it was and medication would not work. Around this time my husband felt desperate and gave me suggestions that I should drop the whole thing. It was then that I explained it’s ok to hurt if it leads to healing.

Necessity is the mother of all inventions they say and this has been so true in our lives. After years of research Bobby now discovered that ketamine infusions were local and affordable. I started in Coral Gables until the technician hurt my feelings. As she is preparing for the infusion, I start talking about how hopeful I am for the future. After she confirmed how I felt, she responded by saying we must have been raised in different ways.

My husband always supports my decisions, right, wrong or indifferent but he saw how the ketamine infusions were helping and felt he had to do more. I did continue ketamine infusion therapy at what is now named Neurosciences Medical Center a branch of IMIC. Keep in mind all along I prayed daily rosaries. After 20 ketamine sessions, 4 medications reduced to just 1, I no longer needed to visit my psychiatrist and No longer needed further ketamine treatment. The ketamine sessions for me was a break from the tension, a nice feeling, and a way to change my way of thinking. It’s almost as if you travel to another world and you understand there is a bigger picture, our problems seem so minute. My husband was my hero the days I stayed in bed and he took such good care of the kids and my responsibilities. I had a feeling that he also knew how important sharing my story would be. These days, I still don’t work out but I know I am a work in progress, some things take time and everything passes. So this last Christmas I expressed to Bobby that all I wanted was self discipline and patience...lol

The easiest part of writing my book was automatically waking up and typing none stop as a flood of memories rushed through my mind, successfully capturing it all. I loved how disciplined I was about it and although painful at times it gave me a sense of purpose.

I thought I would make the chapters like the shows I was watching at the time which alternated between present and the past. The Bull theme represents the devils evil doings for which I used God as a defense. I always felt that behind every negative thing that has happened to me, was the devil. I always believed that every time I was blessed, it was God’s grace and unconditional love.

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Mark
2/3/2019 07:51:53 pm

When you say that you are a work in progress, you are not kidding in the least. Your husband certainly seems Heaven-sent for you. I believe I am that man for my wife. We have been married for over 42 years.
New questions.
Was any one chapter harder to write than the others? Was there an easiest to write chapter?
Did you have pieces of the story that were removed from this book? If, so why did you remove them?
Is there a cause you are passionate about?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/3/2019 08:19:38 pm

Every chapter was somewhat difficult but the chapter that made me cry is the one in which I explain the circumstances for which I felt forced to abort my 4 month old unborn child. Even though I fought the would be father for 4 months hoping it would be too late, I caved when survival seemed impossible. I always felt there was something more I could have done. All that happened to me I couldn’t help, it wasn’t my fault, but this abortion, I felt was. Just recently I learned to forgive myself.

All the chapters that describe the love and amazing relationship my husband and I have was the easiest chapters to write. I was eager to show the world that fairytale romances still exist. It was another example promising hope and exemplifying God’s unconditional love.

Nothing in my memoir has been removed. Everything is written to the best of my recollection, evidence and research. There is one thing that was removed when upgrading to the second edition with the new cover. This one thing is the description behind the cover picture of my tree. Soon the old cover will no longer be available for sale and neither will be the short story behind it.

I am most passionate about setting a good example, helping others, trying to be a blessing to all and growing in my relationship with God.

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/3/2019 08:52:10 pm

I also realized that to achieve what I was most passionate about, I had to start with myself. To my surprise, by helping others, I helped myself.

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Mark
2/3/2019 09:09:53 pm

I could feel your anguish in that chapter, it was palpable. The contrast of your joy in the relationship with Bobby was just as evident.
In helping others, we frequently help ourselves. It's an interesting feature of how we are all linked, it seems to me.
New questions.
Was it difficult to choose between self-publishing and traditional publishing?
What are the main advantages of being self-published as opposed to getting a book deal?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/3/2019 09:49:04 pm

I was disillusioned by traditional publishing when they told me I had to change all the real names and descriptions of the characters in my book, which I refused. I haven’t seen much advantages in self publishing, certainly not financially, though I’ve had the freedom to publish the book in its original content. Any interested agents out there are welcome to contact me.

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Mark
2/3/2019 10:09:30 pm

While self-publishing gives an author lots of freedom, there is also all the responsibility to go along with it. Promoting a book is a daily grind. There are a couple of good guest blog posts about book promoting and finding readers on my website.
New questions.
What are the three most important considerations for an independent author to be certain of when self-publishing?
Is using Twitter and other social media part of your marketing strategy?
Have you ever thought about doing a book trailer?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/4/2019 11:36:05 am

An independent author should be certain that he or she has ample time to advertise and promote the book. this includes considering having enough funds to hire someone if necessary. also it is important to edit the book before it is published as many time as necessary. A novice independent author needs to understand that a book deal is not a guarantee and should determine whether or not the benefits outweigh the risks.


I use several media accounts as a marketing strategy such as:

facebook : God is the cure (godisthecure1)

Twitter: godisthecure1

youtube: love is the answer, God is the cure


Instagram: godisthecure

pintrest: godisthecure1


There are two book trailers available. Here they are.

https://youtu.be/md0yCFkHkIg

https://youtu.be/giJrcHRGWf4

thanks





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Mark
2/4/2019 12:41:54 pm

You are well up on the marketing program. Unfortunately, it's not a set-and-forget type of thing. Promoting and marketing seems to be a daily chore. Everyday, new books come out, and to keep your book top-of-mind is not easy.
The other big thing is Intellectual Property rights, publishers are trying to grab all the IP they can for audio books (a growing market) and foreign sales (an even bigger growth market), not to mention movie rights and so forth. I heard of one man who had retained his IP rights and his book was made into a movie almost 50 years after it was published.
New questions.
How do you convince readers to give you a book review?
What are your thoughts on bad book reviews?
What is your favorite motivational phrase that keeps you going?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/4/2019 01:49:14 pm

I tell my readers to leave a review if they liked my book. Lol, just joking.😂

I have given away books for free in exchange for an honest review, especially at the book fair. I understand a review can go either way. Nonetheless I value honesty. I really don’t mind the negative reviews. Everyones perception does not have to match mine nor do I have to agree with them. I welcome all points of view. There is always something I can learn.

My favorite saying is: “with God, anything is possible”

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Mark
2/4/2019 02:12:46 pm

There is nothing wrong with asking for a review. I think it's a fair trade.
You have a good attitude about negative reviews. Many writers lose sleep when they get a bad review. I tell them the bad review validates the good ones. The book has not been written that will be universally loved by all.
Last questions.
What famous person living or dead would you like to meet? A famous author?
Have you ever thought about speaking to a college or high school writing class?
Do you think you will write another book?

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/4/2019 03:35:36 pm

I have never really been interested in meeting anyone. Although, I always felt there was something special about our late Pope John Paul II. When I had active labor pains with our first child, Sean, I asked that the television be turned on to distract me from my severe labor pains.

As I was delivering Sean, Pope John Paul was having his burrial aired. As a result I added “Paul” to Sean’s chosen three names in memory of this now late Pope. Years later, Pope John Paul II was canonized a saint. I didn’t even know a saint could exist in my lifetime and I regret I never had the chance to meet him.

Writing is not really my thing. This memoir is nothing short of a miracle and it will probably be the only book I ever plan to write. In fact, I never imagined I would write this book, especially a memoir of me. But who knows, if life continues being so interesting, I just might. Never say never, right. 😉

For now Iam content helping others the only way I know best, simply being there for them.

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Mark
2/4/2019 03:49:37 pm

That's interesting about Sean's name. I understand what you mean, we think of saints as having lived a long time ago.
Your story is a miracle in more ways than one. I am glad you have written it.
I think you are going to be instrumental in helping a lot of people.
Our time has come to an end. I thank you so much for participating in my interview. I know you are busy in your life with a young family, business, and now ministry.
Thanks again for writing such a compelling and candid memoir.

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
2/4/2019 04:10:48 pm

Thank you so much for given me the opportunity to further spread my message. It is true that anything is possible with God. Otherwise I wouldn’t have done half of the things I never imagined I could do. I wouldn’t write a memoir. I am a private person by nature. I wouldn’t host a radio show. I am usually not the one that does the talking. Trust me, I am going on pure faith.
Once you read my book, listen to my podcasts or radio show and discover all that I have been through, yet came out ok, you’ll see exactly how anything is possible with God. Unconditional love did see me through but only God was my very much needed Cure.

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Marseleeno mokhles
7/29/2019 02:04:29 am

You are a super woman

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
7/30/2019 06:40:29 am

Thanks Marseleeno. I credit all that I am to God, for I am a great example of his unconditional love just as we all are. God bless 𗀨❤️🙏🏼

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Marseleeno
8/3/2019 12:30:56 am

But sometimes I don't listen for the sound of God and become very sad

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Aimee Cabo Nikolov link
8/3/2019 03:08:27 pm

When you feel God is not there, it’s the deceit of the Devil. If I feel sad, first I pray and I almost always feel him in certain songs. You would be surprised how God uses people, nature and music, you will hear God through them. God bless you dearly I 🙏🏼𗀨❤️

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