Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am Sajid Iqbal. I am 24 years old poet and author from Guwahati, India. I published my debut poetry book BLOOMING IN THE SNOW on September 2018. I love to read fictions and poetry. When I am not reading or writing , I love to travel and try out new food.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Blooming in the snow. I got inspiration from my life itself. I fall in love when I was fourteen and never stopped since then. I struggled and survived toughest situation, and also saved our relationship from modern day struggles. My first book BLOOMING IN THE SNOW is a reflection of love, relationship, heartbreak, healing and self love. I had put out my honest feelings and left it simply like that, for the readers to feel and think about it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No. I write whenever I feel.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Authors like Lang Leav, Rupi Kaur, Paulo Coelho, Nicholas Sparks and John Green influenced me.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on my second poetry book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I think awesomegang is really awesome when it comes to promoting a book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
New authors should keep calm and write more, to make their work visible to the audience. When honest feelings are pour out in a form of book, it sells the most.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To believe that you are the best.
What are you reading now?
I am reading a book named The God Of Small Things
What’s next for you as a writer?
To inspire millions of people around the word and to spread happiness, positivity and love. I wish to teach to the children of India how to write about what they feel.
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?
Love and misadventures, The secret wish list, Where rainbows end
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