Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I write because I used to have problem in delivering what’s inside my head. I used to be afraid to speak up or to give opinion about someone or something. During those times, writing was my form of communication to others. But now, I write because I just want to be heard. I want people to understand the way I think of certain things in life. I want them to feel exactly the way I feel about something. I want to spoil them with my imagination. But the most important thing is, writing keeps my life in balance.
I have written 5 books which have published globally. I also write promotion stuff for hotels/villas/restaurant. Back in the days, I have written poems, music lyrics, and biography of a public figure in my local town.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Unseen Face. This book is actually based on my close mate’s testimony about his disease. He had struggled with mental disorders since the loss of his loved one. His story was very triggering for me to came up with The Unseen Face. However, it also elicited a lot of unexpected responses, negative or positive. For that reason, and to protect my friend’s personal life, I decided to twist up some of the facts. The content of The Unseen Face, however, is 80% based on actual event.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do. I normally write every night between 12am until 4am. I guess silence boosts up my creativity.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I must say that the turning over point of my life had occurred when someone handed me a novel by Paulo Coelho “The Alchemist” and a motivational book by Rhonda Byrne “The Secret”. Those books really changed my perspective about life, and that was when I decided to let go everything I had to follow my passion.
What are you working on now?
At the moment, I am at the final stage of launching another book. It is a collection of poetry. The title is “As The Rest Heal My Heart”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
To be honest, I am not really good when it comes to promote my books. I let the publishers do the job. I am just helping in spreading words to my networks.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be yourself! That’s very important. I mean, don’t try to write using your favorite author’s writing style. Use your own style, and don’t be afraid to show people what’s inside your head.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
We only live once, thus make the most of it!
What are you reading now?
Travel Magazines
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to see one of my books in the movie screen
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?
The Secret, The Bible, and my journal
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