Interview With Author Alireza Jadidi
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born on September 20, 2003 in Tehran, Iran, and I am an Iranian public figure who works in the field of writing, composing and also as a musician, and so far I have written four books, all of them in the historical genre, currently two of my books in Amazon KDP is exclusively published and available.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The last book I have written so far is 《Manshor Cyrus the Great》, which is in the Tazikh genre and inspired by Cyrus the Great, his charter is also known as the Charter of Human Rights, and as an Iranian, I am proud of Cyrus the Great, that’s why I decided to I will write a book and provide information about this charter, which is a model and world heritage.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Well, no, to be honest, I don’t have unusual writing habits
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Well, I write books in the historical genre and it is natural that the writers who were active in this genre are my role models and have influenced me, so I read the books (Cat’s Cradle) by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and (The Book of Thief) by Marcus I am interested in Zusak and (War and Peace) by Leon Tolstoy, and these books and their authors have influenced me.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on writing a book on the biography of Cyrus the Great, because he was a just ruler and the charter he left behind is an inspiration for freedom in the world and is a universal heritage for all the people of the world. I am an Iranian, I am personally very fond of him, of course, writing this book is not easy because he was a great character, and writing the biography of Cyrus the Great is definitely my most difficult challenge in the field of writing.Because many books have been written about him so far, so I have to try to write the best and most complete book, so I have put all my focus on writing this book now.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Well, I promote my books through my Instagram page and my website as well as Amazon so that I can find my target audience، Also, I plan to introduce my books through interviews and press releases
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If I want to advise new writers, it is to never be afraid of criticism and to write their books with an open and free mind and with courage and boldness, and if they focus on writing what is in their mind, they will definitely succeed.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve heard as a writer is to never be discouraged by criticism and to write what’s on my mind without fear.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading the book In Search of Lost Time (in French: À la recherche du temps perdu) by French author Marcel Proust. This novel is written in 7 volumes, each of which has an independent name. With more than 9.5 million characters, Proust’s 4,215-page masterpiece holds the Guinness record for the longest novel in history.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Well, I’m both a musician and a writer, so sometimes I don’t have enough time to write, but I plan to become a prominent writer by writing important and influential books.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Well, I have the books “The Wars That Changed the World” by Charles Messenger, “Silk Roads” by Peter Frankopen, “The History of History” by John Barrow and the book “An Introduction to the Ancient World” by Lucas Dublius. I will, because these books are really wonderful.
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