I’m very excited to share my interview as an author, published on SpillWords Press. I’ve been meaning to share it here since the 16th of March, the day it was published, but I’ve been extraordinarily busy thanks to my publisher and things completely beyond my control.
Here’s an excerpt of the interview.
- What does it mean to be selected as Author of The Month?
It’s a huge honour to be selected as Author of the Month. It feels good to know that people have taken the time and made the effort to vote for me. I consider it both a blessing and a miracle as it comes just in time for the launch of my debut novel, ‘Coming Home’.
- How have your friends and/or family influenced your writing?
I started writing at eight when my dad asked me to write about a birthday party I had attended. I considered it a punishment and wasn’t too happy about it. But, after having done it, I realized I enjoyed writing. I have written about my journey to writing in my blog – EUNOIA. I must credit my father-in-law for pushing me to share my writing with the world. It’s how I got here.
That being said, my readers- real and virtual-have kept me going through their appreciation of my writing. Writing is a solitary journey. So, it feels great when someone writes back to appreciate your writing or tells you how the piece of writing affected them. The high it gives me is immeasurable.
- What inspires you to write?
I draw inspiration from my personal experiences, people around me, nature, and world events. I feel strongly about certain things, and the only way I can get it out of my system is by writing about it, or else it nags me. I have always kept a diary – some writing I share through my blog, either in a poem or a post; many may never see the light of day.
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