Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I`m from Tbilisi, Georgia. I have several awards for my books. 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. Her short stories were published in the collection of short stories by Georgian writers called “Alaverdi” and in the “Anthology of modern Georgian Prose”. Her detective stories are published in the 8th volume of “Georgian Detective Stories”. My stories, fairy-tales, and translations are printed in many magazines.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is “The Road to Nowhere…” It is based on true events. My friend – a priest was captured in Abkhazia and the kidnappers asked for the ransom to release him. He was freed and when I saw him he recounted his story and told me, maybe one day I`ll write about it. In 2016 I wrote the novel and it was awarded a prestigious prize.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don`t have any. Muses come everywhere, especially when I`m alone with myself and also water has a big influence on me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
They are many. To write the fairy tales I was influenced by Oscar Wilde. Although there are many of them.
What are you working on now?
I`m translating in English my detective stories.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
To put the book on literature pages, send info about the writer and about the book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
There will be many disappointments, obstacles, but never give up. 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 success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back 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 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, and a notebook to write in
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