Interview With Author Zofia Puszkarow
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am Polish, and I was born in Warsaw after the Second World War. I have written three books (two in English) and two in Polish. One of my books is a retro thriller, and the others are memoirs from the early childhood and the three decades after I completed my secondary school (with some important events in the background).
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest completed book is "Even the Bad Times are Good" and it is the second part of my memoirs. I am in my twenties, thirties, and forties in the book. It goes on to the moment I met my husband, and he proposed to me.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like writing with the radio on – it does not disturb me, especially if there is some great music on.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Agatha Christie for my first retro thriller, and some Polish writers who published their biographies, eg Emilia Krakowska. Aktorzyca
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the third part of my biography.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I haven't done much to promote my books yet. I like your website – can I count on you to help me?
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be enthusiastic and never give up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be yourself.
What are you reading now?
Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) by Jerome K. Jerome. I have always liked this book, and it is my fifth go.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finishing the third part of my memoirs.
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?
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, Ulysses by James Joyce and On the Beach by Nevil Shute.
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