Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I`m from Tbilisi, Georgia. I have some awards for my books. I write novels, short stories, detective stories. My books are: “The City of Masks”, “The Gordian Knot”, “Saraburi”, “Crime Won`t Happen Again”, “Where is the Letter from My Friend”, and “Main Colors”. “The City of Masks” received the prestigious award “Alaverdi” in 2010 and the novel “The Way Which leads…” won the annual One novel Competition in Georgia In 2016. My short stories were published in the collection of short stories by Georgian writers called “Alaverdi” and in the “Anthology of modern Georgian Prose”. The detective stories are published in the 8th volume of “Georgian Detective Stories”. My novels, fairy-tales, and translations are printed in many magazines.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book name is: “To road to nowhere…” It`s based on true events. My friend priest was captured in Abkhazia and the kidnappers asked money for his release. He was freed and when we met he narrated to me his story and told me maybe one day I`ll write about it. I wrote the novel and it has been awarded. The novel has been published in several magazines too.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don`t have any. Muses come everywhere, especially when I`m alone with myself.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
There are many authors, but especially Oscar Wilde influenced me to write the fairy-tales book.
What are you working on now?
I`m translating my detective stories
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Spread information about the author and the book. Send info and advertise the book on several literature pages.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
There will be many disappointments, obstacles, but never give up. The most important is to believe in yourself and in your dreams and work and work. Nothing is eternal, even the misfortune. Don`t betray yourself and your future.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“However life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at” – Stephan Hawking. “Don`t judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again” – Nelson Mandela.
What are you reading now?
Re-read Emile Zola: “The Ladies` Paradise”
What’s next for you as a writer?
I`m going to write a new science-fiction story.
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?
Bible, a book about wildlife, a book for boy scouts, a notebook to write in.
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