Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am the author of Virgo’s Carousel. I grew up in Seychelles and graduated at the University of Greenwich, London. It was not until 2017 that I decided to write short fiction and poetry for publication. I love to read various genres and expanding my consciousness.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Virgo’s Carousel is inspired by my zodiac sign. It is my very first poetry book. I was sitting in my car at lunchtime and I started writing poems to clear my thoughts. I haven’t stopped since.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love to study people and write my poems with a flavour of their personalities. I’m also in my head a lot and I tend to be inspired when I’m in the shower. In any case, I always stop what I’m doing to pen down my ideas.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Sandi Lynn and J.M Coetzee! This is quite a contrast, I know!
I remember the first time I read Sandi Lynn’s books and thought they were absolutely brilliant. The way she owned the contemporary romance theme and served it on a plate of confidence. It was then that I was inspired to write my first manuscript ‘Isabella’ which is not yet published, although It is a work in progress. J.M Coetzee, well, I studied his work in Uni and fell in love.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on my second poetry book ‘Mercury’s Retrograde Poems’ which is a sequel to ‘Virgo’s Carousel’. This book is honest and dark, pushing the boundaries of communication and emotions.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
At the moment I use Instagram to connect with the writing community and Bookbub.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing! Even if you think the draft is stupid or yucky. Regardless, there is a reader out there who will resonate with your voice and the message you convey.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
‘Remember one’s self’. When you know who you are, it’s easier to break walls and make magic happen.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading Kazuo Ishiguro’s ‘Never Let Me Go’ again.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I continue to write and promote my work within the community.
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?
Kazuo Ishiguro’s ‘Never Let me Go’
Sandi Lynn’s ‘One Night in London’
J.M Coetzee’s ‘Youth’
Toni Morrison’s ‘A Mercy’.
Author Websites and Profiles
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