Valerie Haynes Perry is the author of three novels (Tanner Blue, Painted Deserts, and Members) as well as Music for the Dream-Seven Short Stories. Write the Book You Want-Be Your Own Coach is the third book in her writers' trilogy. It is preceded by Listening Out Loud-A Friend to the Serious Writer and Write, Read, Listen-Your Handy Writing Coach. Write the Book You Want-Be Your Own Coach is the companion to a variety of meetups that Valerie holds on a regular basis.