Interview With Author Olfa Awedni
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
About Me :
My name is Olfa Awedni; Doctor Engineer in electrical engineering and university assistant professor.
I’m passionate about storytelling, connecting with people, and sharing meaningful experiences. Whether through writing, teaching, conferences public speaking or everyday conversations, I believe in the power of stories to inspire, heal, and bring us closer together.
I enjoy learning new things, exploring different perspectives, and finding the beauty in life’s challenges and triumphs. Outside of my creative work, I value kindness, empathy, and genuine connections.
I tell stories to my heart : memoirs, reflections, and tales of resilience, hope, and the human spirit.
Real-life experiences, capturing moments of struggle and strength, loss and love, silence and rediscovery.
My goal is to share stories that inspire, comfort, and connect us all, reminding us that even in the darkest times, there’s light to be found. Whether you’re seeking healing, understanding, or simply a heartfelt read, I hope you find something meaningful here.
My first book : After My Voice Was Gone by Olfa Awedni
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Book title : After My Voice Was Gone by Olfa Awedni
What would you do if you lost the very thing that defined your entire identity?
He chose to die rather than live without his voice. This is what happened next.
When Professor Hakim’s booming voice; the instrument that built his career as a teacher, guided his family, and defined his worth as the wise counselor everyone turned to, was silenced by stage IV throat cancer, he lost himself, pushed away his wife, his children, and his entire life connections, convinced that a voiceless existence was no existence at all. But life had other plans for him; and when his deaf grandson was born, he miraculously found the answers for all his questions.
This is the true story of one man’s journey from the depths of despair to unexpected purpose, and the family who loved him through it all.
Professor Hakim embarked on a journey that would shatter his identity… and rebuild it in ways more profound than he ever imagined.
In this deeply moving memoir, you’ll discover:
• How devastating loss can become the foundation for life’s greatest purpose
• The extraordinary ways families adapt and grow stronger through crisis
• Why communication is about connection, not just words
• How one man’s silence became a voice for hundreds of others
• The surprising gifts that emerge when we learn to listen with our hearts
This is more than a story about overcoming illness, it’s about the courage to rebuild your identity when everything you thought defined you disappears. It’s about the unexpected ways that our greatest challenges can become our most meaningful contributions to the world.
Perfect for readers of “When Breath Becomes Air”, “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”. This memoir proves that sometimes we must lose our voices to finally learn what we were meant to say.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No
What authors, or books have influenced you?
the Books that attract me the most are memoirs that bring hope to hopeless people based on real life experiences. I really love : “When Breath Becomes Air”, and “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”.
My favorite author since my childhood is : Victor Hugo
What are you working on now?
I’m an electrical engineer. I also have a PhD in electrical engineering so I also work as a university teacher and researcher.
The book i’m working on right now is about those who feel late in their lives compared to others.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Honestly, this is my biggest struggle as an author, I still couldn’t find the method that fits me the best.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’m new too, it is not easy but keep working keep writing keep publishing, one day your sparkle will be seen. Don’t stop don’t give up.
All the best ..
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Failing at 100% is better than succeeding at 30%
What are you reading now?
Educated by Tara Westover
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m a deep person who sometimes gets inspired by little things that people don’t even look at; and as long as i’m inspired, i’ll find myself writing about different stuffs every night.
I’ve never stopped writing, i just didn’t publish all of it, i only published one.
So i’ll keep writing, and try to publish as much as i can.
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?
How We Learn to Be Brave by Mariann Edgar Budde
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter
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