Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve always been passionate about poetry and writing in general. My biggest dream was to publish a book and pour my words , my soul out there in the world.
So far I only published Thoughts Alight which includes a long collection of poems I’ve collected and cherished for almost a decade now.
I’m currently working on my debut novel ‘Willing Skies’ which I’ll hopefully publish within next year.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Thoughts Alight Poetry. This book reveals my secret garden, my journey with life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Most of the time, I write in notebooks whenever I feel inspired by the tiniest things in life. It’s all so spontaneous and artistic.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Definitely Paulo Coelho, John Green, Colleen Hoover, JK Rowling, Mark Haddon, James Joyce, JD Salinger and so much I’m in utter and complete love with books and the realm of literature.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on my debut novel ‘Willing Skies’ which is a very exciting journey. This novel will deal with the allegory of hope and the theme of self love.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Well honestly so far I’ve relied on my socials and my publishing House EC Publishing. I have to say though I’m so happy I found you.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
You have a story? Glimpses of ideas or characters, just write it down. Do not wait.
believe in your dream, write your story, explore all your depths ,live your story until you pour all your soul in it and one day you’ll be as praised as these best selling authors because they were just like us before, think about it 🙂
all of you out there who aspire to publish a book one day. You can and you will. And not about books but anything in general. Believe strongly in yourself, invest in yourself and you’ll see that magical horizons will reach out to you.
Never ever let anyone tell you that your dreams are too big. Because I can assure you that sometimes dreams are very close to us. Cling to hope focus on your energy on your fiery ambition.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
‘Be the change you want to see in the world’ – Gandhi.
What are you reading now?
The Art of Fiction by David Lodge, as I’m diving into the realm of fiction writing I’m doing extensive researches at the moment.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Definitely a lot more writing and giving birth to lots of stories. I intend to write a lot more books, Thoughts Alight was just the beginning for me. I already have an idea for another poetry book lined up. I aspire to have a literary career focused on the oscillation in between poetry and fiction writing, always with a philosophical touch.
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?
Excellent question:
I would say ‘Big Magic’, ‘Warrior of the Light’ and The Alchemist, these books are like magical portals, they always make me travel in great horizons whenever I dive into them.
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