A little rural village in Southern Ireland that had eleven pubs two Churches a Military Fort, a two teacher school and a small police station.
Why do you write?
I write because I love telling stories, in my mind I create characters, I leave them alone, then for some strange reason they begin to interact with one another. Then after a little while longer I begin to hear what they sound like and their personality is born and I take it from there.
What do you write about?
Basically anything that comes to mind, love retelling old stories I have heard down through the years.
Barney: A Death, A Life, A Love
Do you have a specific writing style?
I want the written word to sound just like the spoken word I want the reader to see ‘word pictures. I want to create the broad brush strokes and let the reader fill in the finer detail to their own liking.
What’s the most memorable thing asked/said by a reader about your work?
“Holy shit was that true”.
When did you first realize you wanted to become a writer?
I think I have wanted to be a writer for a long time but always thought that you had to have a special talent to do so. About five years ago I must have thought ‘what the heck’. Bounced a few ideas around with my wife Patricia (she has a very flexible mind) and with her encouragement I got started.
What is your work schedule like when you are writing?
Work schedule, don’t really have one, when ideas come to mind I write them down on sticky notes, write it later when it’s all settled in the mind.
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I’m dyslexic, not up to speed on, comas, punctuation marks, apostrophises etc. So my solution write it as I hear it said in my own mind. Try my best to paint word pictures for my readers. After all we don’t use full stops and quotation marks when we speak.
Do you have suggestions on how to become a better writer?
I believe, to write a good story you must be able to hear it as the reader would see it.
What do you think makes a good story?
A good unbounded imagination is a good start, write as you would speak, and just like life itself there has to be dead ends, unpredicted twists, happy surprises and ‘Oh shit I didn’t think he was going to do that’ moments
What does your family think of your writing?
What do my family think, basically it’s a case of ‘we never thought he could do that, to quote my daughter “Dad there is nothing stranger than sitting up in bed reading a sex scene written by you own father” need I say more.
Do you have anything specific you’d like to tell the readers?
Go with the flow walk with me a while and let me tell you a story and when you have heard it you can tell someone else, you can twist it, turn it, add to it, I’ve given it to you, it’s yours to do what you wish with it. After all a story told is a story shared, life is sharing.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
I don’t consider myself a writer that would in my mind be presumptuous I’m just a dyslectic storyteller.
Michael Froilan is a Filipino-Canadian poet and artist. He was born in Manila, Philippines and grew up in Scarborough, Ontario.
He self-published his first poetry collection Clouded Thoughts on Valentine’s Day of 2021, dedicating it to his family, friends and significant other.
His work illustrates themes of Personal Transformation. Awareness. Humour. Duality. & Empowerment.
He’s a student of Revelation and an advocate of Gratitude.
Where are you from?
“Been an east side ting from time. Scarborough from time, G”. Haha.
Seriously though, my roots are from the Philippines, but I was raised in Scarborough, Ontario, “styll.”
How long have you been writing?
I started writing when I was twelve. Hip-hop/Rap has always been a major influence in my life. My dream of becoming a musician was what kick-started my writing. So, it’s kind of funny how it led me to publish a poetry book.
What motivates you to write?
Love. Death. Life/Art. Family. Music. Trauma. The mundane. The Cosmos. Doubt. “God”.
Tell us about your new book?
Clouded Thoughts is more of a spiritual book rather than poetry. It’s about identifying with your truth/true power, which is more than just flesh and bone. Of course, like all poetry books, it entails love. But it’s also about perseverance and overcoming.
What is the significance of the title?
There’s a couple of reasons behind the title. As you know, part of life is encountering downfalls. And adding to the pressure are the millions of thoughts that cloud our minds.
I thought of the title in the hope that people will look up whenever they feel defeated. Because “if you can look up, you can get up.” Not only that but to search within for their truth. To seek their light which is overshadowed by rationality and society’s judgments. With that said, the main reason behind the title: When you see the word “cloud” in the bible, I read that it actually means “spirit.” So really, the actual title of the book is “Spirited Thoughts.”
Why did you write it?
Aside from alerting people of their worth, the primary reason I wrote this book was to turn a dream into a reality. And if the readers take anything from it, I hope it’s the fact that you can materialize unfulfilled wishes that are dying to come alive.
When did you first realize you wanted to become a writer?
As far as I can remember. But to be honest, I don’t consider myself a writer. I’m just another misunderstood soul with a dollar and a dream.
What other jobs have you had in life?
I worked many years as a cook. I’d go so far as to say that you’ll bump into some of the realest people working for restaurants. I mean, of course, there are all kinds of true-hearted characters in every workplace out there. But I feel like the kitchen life exposes an individual’s true persona much quicker than any other field. There’s no denying or hiding grittiness, rawness, and sincerity in the kitchen work environment.
The most real people I’ve ever met are restaurant coworkers.
Clouded Thoughts on Amazon
What is hardest – getting published, writing or marketing?
I’d say it’s a tie between writing and marketing. Anybody can write about anything, but not everybody (including myself) can write about things that hold value. And more often than not, anything valuable takes time.
After self-publishing, I wasn’t prepared for the whole marketing side of things. I’m actually still in the learning process as we speak. I have to hand it to all the marketers out there. This isn’t a piece of cake.
What is the most difficult part about writing for you?
Tuning in emotionally. I feel like living hardens our hearts. We’re all so accustomed to functioning with our defensive mechanism that it’s a barricade more than anything. So much so that we defend ourselves from ourselves, if that makes any sense. It takes a lot out of us to dive in and be centred.
Do you find it hard to share your work?
Somewhat. The irony is, sharing my thoughts and feelings is the hard part. I’m a very private person (I’m a Scorpio, can’t you tell?). I’m probably the most closed-off person you’ll ever meet. So, it’s kind of funny because being an “author” means being an open book. And it’s something I’m still adjusting to.
What’s the most memorable thing said by a reader about your work?
Hmm… I hate singling anybody out, so I’d say people reaching out to me and mentioning they related to various pieces from the book. That is probably the most noteworthy because it’s a reminder that I’m not only writing for myself. And the fact that we are all inspiring people without even knowing it.
Do you have suggestions on how to become a better writer?
I feel like I’m in no position to be giving suggestions for becoming a better writer because I’m still learning how to become one myself. But if I had to give one suggestion, it would be to read.
What is the most surprising thing you discovered while writing your book(s)?
That you can make people feel seen through your writing.
What do you think makes a good story?
When it comes from the heart because then it’s meaningful. And people can always tell when it does or doesn’t.
What does your family think of your writing?
Probably what everyone else thinks who reads the book: They think a crazy person wrote it. Haha. But jokes aside, they’re all very proud of me and are supportive of the book.
What makes writers different from other people? I am actually keen to know this.
I recently watched an interview of an American Humorist, David Sedaris, and he expressed it best. He points out that it’s a privilege to be a writer because when bad things happen to “normal people,” there’s nothing they can do with it except feel bad and complain. Whereas, when something terrible happens to a “writer” – or anything for that matter (good or bad) – they dissect and assimilate the situation emotionally, mentally and spiritually through their writing. So it’s like, writers have more outlets than “other people.” They are more prone to empathy. And in a way, it’s a gift and a curse.
How do you work through self-doubts and fear?
I remind myself of all the dark times I’ve been through and overcame. It’s so easy to get lost in the future that we forget about the hells we’ve endured. And I feel like presently remembering all the battles you’ve won is helpful when it comes to asserting your truth.
Do you have anything specific you’d like to tell the readers?
Don’t neglect your soul. The spirit precedes the physical.
Under the cruel ministrations of its Queen, the Kingdom of D’Land is in peril. With King Harrison away in foreign lands and neighboring Kingdoms unwilling to intervene, there is no one to protect the people from poverty, harsh punishment, and unreasonable rules of law—except for the Band of Brothers. Struggling with the death of her mother and the legendary syphon powers she inherited, seventeen-year-old Dru wants nothing more than to escape her old life. Disguised as a lad, she joins the motley crew of good-hearted ruffians, pilfering from the rich to feed the poor and pay their taxes, and she becomes an integral ally—and friend. When her true nature is discovered, nothing changes among the lads—except for the way her close friend Hawkin begins treating her, protective and attentive, raising uncertainty and confusion within her. But Dru’s new world is overturned when she and the Brothers seize the treasures of a Prince who unknowingly threatens to reveal her identity. Together, Dru and her chosen family must find a way to reclaim her destiny and bring balance to the Kingdom through Dru’s powerful gift. If not, there may be no hope left for anyone and her power lost forever.
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Rating: 4 out of 5.
I must say this book brings back memories of my family and me watching Xena the Warrior Princess in the mid 90s. This book is a great, short medieval fantasy read and I love how the author developed the main character, Dru. She is young but very bold and powerful, and someone who has a mysterious past which is never revealed in the beginning of the story. Although you can guess there is more to this 17-year-old girl. The plot development is easy to follow and some parts of the book are filled with plot twists which will take you by surprise, especially if you are a fan of medieval fantasy books and think that you could guess the plot of this book. Some other parts are rather predictable, especially the one on love triangle between Dru and two men. What is interesting is how Princess Andrua a.k.a Dru has to hide her gender and identity to join the Band of Brothers and that keeps the readers hooked to the story as tension rises when they finally get to know she is a female! I do think that the author has done a great job weaving an interesting story that keeps readers entertained throughout the read.
I’m a native of the San Francisco Bay Area. Long time Los Angeles resident.
Why do you write?
I write to tell stories targeting young people not yet told, from an urban perspective.
What do you write about?
I write moralistic fantasy tales, for kids, ancient history published articles and culturally driven articles. This is my first graphic Novel which is based off of my film screenplay written in 2006. After it was nominated for best screenplay (Beverly Hills Film Festival) turning it into a animation feature film was our goal. So far, that has not happened. So I decided in the interim to turn the screenplay into a manuscript. And here we are.
Who are your target audiences?
My target audiences is the youth market, encompassing kids’ tweens teenagers and young adults. I’m looking to write inspirational uplifting and inspiring books something I feel is much needed especially in today’s environment. So, I guess timing is everything. May be 15 years ago 2006 was not our time. It is possible we were in need of such a time as this. He may not come when you call him, but he’s always right on time.
What else do you do, other than write?
I am a 25+ year veteran in the entertainment industry, Network radio producer, engineer, filmmaker, and writer.
How did you develop your writing?
The initial ZeaZoo & the Land of Boo screenplay was written in 2006 and took 2 -5 years to write and develop the many Fantasy CGI Animation Characters. The manuscript adaptation process took about 6 month.
Who encouraged you to write this book?
This book is dedicated to my grandson Isaiah, who was my soul loving inspiration, for this epic fairy tale. And may it inspire every person who reads it. Everywhere. Nana loves you.
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This is the beginning of a franchise for us. Wish us love and light.
Join Carole Bumpus and her husband in Book Three of the Savoring the Olde Ways series as they take you on their first culinary trek through Italy, including regions of Lombardy, Tuscany, Compania, Apulia, and Lazio. Embrace unforgettable characters such as lovely guides Lisa and Margarita, who introduce you to the “true Italian experience.” Sup on traditional foods (cucina povera) including local tortelli, pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar), bistecca all Fiorentina, pasta alla vongole (clams), or saltimbocca alla Romana. Sip regional wines, along with memorable digestivos like limoncello and grappa. Find yourself dancing at harvest festivals, climbing through Etruscan tombs, traipsing among Roman ruins, or bathing in ancient Roman termés (hot springs). Climb to the heights in elegant Capri on the gorgeous Amalfi Coast, or to the top of the “holiest of holies” at St. Peter’s Basilica. Soak up ancient and cultural history in Milan, Firenze (Florence), Amalfi, Pompeii, Lecce, and Rome. Bask in the sun and opalescent waters along the rugged coasts of the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic Seas. And, best of all, capture a rare glimpse into the secrets of the Mediterranean psyche while sharing a good meal with new friends. It is truly the trip of a lifetime.
Review:
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Rating: 4 out of 5.
This is Book Three of the ‘Savoring the Olde Ways’ Series, and I believe this is a standalone book as I have not read the two other books. The book is a memoir of the writer; whose husband brought her to Italy after her retirement in 1998.
I have to say that this book covers more of her journey and experiences along her trip. If you are purely looking for a book that talks about food in particular, this book may not fascinate you. However, if you are open to learning about new cultures and experiences of the world through someone else’s lenses, then you would thoroughly enjoy this book. As I believe the author has a penchant for weaving great stories.
Carole Bumpus’s writing skills are impeccable and that made me enjoy her “trip” down memory lane with her through Italy, especially now when we cannot travel amidst the pandemic. At the end of the book, you will find all the recipes related to the food talked about in every chapter.
Lewis J. A. Corbett can usually be found doing writing and reading. Lewis loves reading plays and non-fiction books. His favourite book is The Fault In Our Stars by John Green.
Writing a play has always an ambition of his and eventually, he finally achieved his ambition when The Tragic Death was published.
When not reading or writing, Lewis loves going to the cinema, playing overwatch, and doing jigsaw puzzles. He lives in the South East of England.
Where are you from?
I’m from Brighton, East Sussex in England.
Why do you write?
I like being creative, I conjurer up short stories and then adapt them into plays.
What do you write about?
I mainly write horror plays and short stories, I’m open to writing other genres but I seem to fall back on horror as my main genre.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I find my writing style to be somewhere between Joe Orton and Edgar Allen Poe.
What are obstacles that come in the way of writing?
Use to struggle with getting my ideas down on paper. I’m not a fast writer so I would have to remember the story ideas and type them up when I was at a computer.
What’s the most memorable thing asked/said by a reader about your work?
I’ve only just published my first book but I have been asked multiple times if I am planning on writing more.
How long have you been writing?
I’ve been writing short stories for a few years, I would say I started in around 2017 but I’ve only been writing plays for a since March 2021. I have just published my first play called The Tragic Death by Lewis J. A. Corbett.
When did you first realize you wanted to become a writer?
I have wanted to be a writer for a long time, ever since I saw that Treehouse of Horror episode of The Simpsons when Lisa reads The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe to Bart and Maggie. It was that episode what lead me to discovered Edgar Allan Poe and read some more of his works.
What is your work schedule like when you are writing?
I try to write at least 3 pages a day when I have a new play on the go but if I’m writing a short story, I try and write it in one sitting.
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
When writing, I just go with it. I type and see where the story leads me.
The Tragic Death
How long does it take to write a book?
The Tragic Death took me about 3 weeks to write, but I had a week break in between that. Short stories take me about an hour or two to finish.
Do you have suggestions on how to become a better writer?
Write ideas down, any ideas and let them develop into bigger stories. My book The Tragic Death is based of a short story I wrote back in 2017.
What challenges do you come across when writing/creating your story?
Character names, I find it hard to choose names. When writing a new character I wanted a name that sounded natural. If I picked the wrong name and published, that name is there for ever.
What do you think makes a good story?
When writing plays and short stories, I find what makes the best stories are the ones with good characters building. You have to be able to relate with the character.
What does your family think of your writing?
My Nan and her husband Les said they really liked my book and my aunt Katie and her husband Chris are very supportive of my writing too
Do you see writing as a career?
I would love to have a career as an author, I guess whether or not I can make a career of it is down to if the reader likes my plays and short stories.
Do you have anything specific you’d like to tell the readers?
I’ve just released my first book The Tragic Death by Lewis J. A. Corbett is now available on Amazon and Amazon Kindle.
If you do pick up a copy, I would love to see and read some of your reviews on Goodreads.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
I first considered myself a writer when I started writing short stories back in 2017.
What do you like to do when you’re not writing?
I love going to the cinema, I have one of them cinema cards what is a fixed monthly price so I can go and see as many films as I like each month. I also like playing overwatch, and doing jigsaw puzzles.
What is your favourite book?
My favourite book is definitely The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. I just love that book so much, I have multiple copies of it including a sign copy and the audiobook.
Manifesting your desires has never been easier with New York Times bestselling author Christy Whitman’s newest book, The Desire Factor, which offers the tools for you to find happiness, abundance, and success.
The Desire Factor proves that desire is the force behind every act of creation, and it is the mechanism through which everything in this boundless spiritual universe is made manifest into physical, tangible form.
However, the true gift is not in acquiring our desires; it is the people we become in the process of allowing our desires to move through us. The skills, the strengths, and the character traits we develop in the process of manifesting our desires stay with us always.
The Desire Factor unfolds the precise steps for bringing about the manifestation of any desire. Take author Christy Whitman’s advice and learn to lean into prosperity and abundance.
Review:
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Rating: 5 out of 5.
I will re-read this book surely as I am completely blown away with the raw and honest way of writing. This clearly shows how the author has put her heart and soul in writing this book. I was a little skeptical when I started reading this book as the Law of Attraction can easily misguide us into obsessing over something, we want. However, when something is not really meant to happen, we beat ourselves up for not trying hard enough or wasting time “wanting” it. The last chapter of this book will tell you exactly how to release attachment with your Desire Factor. I truly appreciate the experiences of the author that have been shared in this book, as it further adds to the credibility of the author in this field of work. I have also been seeing a lot of angel numbers as I read this book and I am sure that if you are someone looking to be guided by your Desire to live a fulfilled life, even if that means more money, you will thoroughly enjoy this book. I will go back and read this again sometime soon.
Greg Haynes (born Nov. 2nd, 1982) is the author of the “New World” book series, fanfiction writer and youtuber under the name max acorn. Born in Houston, TX, Haynes graduated from Forest Brook high school where he made a small comic book with his best friend title “Dragonball Xtreme”, named after the famous anime “Dragonball Z”. It was in his senior year that he began his small career as a fanfiction author and gained a following both in the Digimon and Pokemon fandoms.
In 2009, he started his youtube channel where he did weekly reviews of professional wrestling under the name “Shintigercurl”. He would appear as a frequent guest on the “Wrestle-cast” weekly podcast and in 2017, was offered a co-host spot on the weekly wrestling comedy show “Riffdown live”.
In the summer of 2017, Haynes gained minor fame when gaming YouTubers “The Game Grumps” read one of his fanfics, “Zelda and Sonic’s Day-out” during on of their playthroughs, gaining a new following among gaming fans.
These days, his channel is more focused on videos about the lore of the table-top board game “Warmachine”, which “New World” takes some inspiration from.
Where are you from?
I’m from Houston, Tx. Born and Raised.
Why do you write?
I write because I’ve got a million stories to tell and two hands to tell it.
What do you write about?
Mostly fanfiction. But professionally, science fiction and fantasy.
Do you have a specific writing style?
Hmmm hard to say. When I’m working on my “new world” series, I’d say my style is quirkier. Some have said it reminds them of Doug Adams or Terry Pratchett.
What are obstacles that come in the way of writing?
Getting started and finding time to actually work.
What’s the most memorable thing asked/said by a reader about your work?
Two things that I loved. One was a reviewer who said reading my work got him laid with his girlfriend. The second was when the game grumps read my fanfic on their channel. Got me a lot of fans from it.
New World on Amazon
How long have you been writing?
Since about 2000, when I was junior in high school.
When did you first realize you wanted to become a writer?
When I was a kid. Not sure when but I know I had a lot to get out of my head.
What is your work schedule like when you are writing?
If I’m really into a project, I do it like this: wake up, eat, do some chores, write for a few hours, listen to music, eat lunch, write some more, eat, write one more time and then sleep.
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
Hmmm probably how I work in unique swears. Like in “new world”, I worked in the word “hells”, since in the book, there are many faiths and thus many hells. 7, in total.
How long does it take to write a book?
Took me about 3 years to write my first book.
Do you have suggestions on how to become a better writer?
Just keep writing and keep getting honest feedback from fellow writers.
What challenges do you come across when writing/creating your story?
Mostly getting how the flow of a story goes. How to get from point A to Point B. I have scenes in my head, and I have to find a way to connect them.
What do you think makes a good story?
A good balance between interesting characters and a solid story. A story can be bad on a technical level but still have great character and story.
What does your family think of your writing?
They are very proud. My nephew loves my book and shares it with his friends at school.
Do you see writing as a career?
I would like to if I can earn a bit of cash.
Do you have anything specific you’d like to tell the readers?
If you have a story, write. And when you start writing, don’t stop.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
In high school. I wrote a comic book with my best friend. He did the drawings and I wrote the story. I think that was the first time I seriously started writing.
My mission is not only to free myself from a settled life but to free others as well. I don’t want anyone to think that they have to live a life they aren’t completely in love with. I want to show others that they can do anything that they set their mind to.
Describe yourself in five words
If I could describe myself in five words, I would say that I am:
1. Optimistic
2. Passionate
3. Driven / motivated
4. Motivating or inspirational
5. Lastly, I would say that I’m very persistent because I do not give up when it comes to my goals and dreams! I don’t take no for an answer. I will always strive to reach my goal no matter what.
How do you work through self-doubts and fear?
The first thing I would like to mention is that I always treat myself as a friend would treat me. If you think about it, a friend would never talk negatively about you, a friend would never put you down. Friends are there to support you and motivate you! So if I ever have a doubtful mindset I would act as a friend by comforting myself as another person would – and this really does help in many ways because not only are you fighting for yourself and giving yourself a positive outlook, but you’re also providing a good company and this encourages independent behavior. So I will continue to argue back-and-forth until I feel confident.
Sometimes that doesn’t work. not because I don’t believe in myself, but because life often isn’t fair. I have a pretty good relationship with myself to the point where I mostly never have to doubt myself and my potential, but there’s always going to be something that may make me feel like I am not going to achieve what I want. In this situation, my approach will now be to research testimonies because I know others have done exactly what I want to do. and it’s very reassuring to see people who have started where I am at and are now living the dream that I have.
Also when I’m feeling doubtful I just let it in. I remember that it is okay to feel these negative emotions instead of rejecting them and bottling them up. I give myself time to feel them and then I’ll eventually move forward. And every time I do move forward, I get stronger. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone as motivated as I am -so I know that these methods that I use personally do work! I 100% recommend other people using these methods too.
What scares you the most?
What scares me the most is living a settled life. I never want to settle. I know what I want in life and I am so determined to get it, but there’s always going to be the fear that I put my hands up and say “This is too hard! I’m tired of working and not seeing results!” I’m afraid I will go about my life working a 9 to 5 never knowing what it’s like to travel to live to explore. That’s why I am so eager to work whether it be on my book, courses, or my worksheets. I work overtime every day to ensure I won’t be living this settled life.
What makes you happiest?
Life! Rainy days, making love, surrounding myself with motivated people, taking risks, tropical plants, abstract art, museums, greenery, travel, writing, teaching, taking notes, passion, growth, the sun, the beach, rain forests, jungles, food, exotic animals, nature, freedom
Why do you write?
I write because as a kid I never felt like I was able to write. I’ve never felt like I had a voice. I never felt like what I was saying was important. After years and years of silence, I got tired and eventually started speaking. I started off by speaking to myself with writing and just video memos but later I came to a realization that what I had to say was significant. I realized that my words have the ability to literally change lives by inspiring people. I think it’s beautiful that I can make markings on the piece of paper and when others are staring at the paper, they can gain an incredible amount of motivation and even change their own lives just by looking at the paper. I write to inspire others and organize my own thoughts. I want others to be motivated. I feel writing has been one of the most effective ways to get my voice out there, my teachings out there. And as a reader I can confidently say that this has been one of the most effective methods for me to learn and grow.
What are you most proud of in your personal life?
I’m incredibly proud of my progression as a person I’ve talked about how I was before versus how I am now. for those of you who don’t know me I’ll give you a quick rundown of my story: I was brought up in an incredibly toxic environment to where I felt like my voice never really mattered. I would stay quiet all of the time because if I would have spoken I would be given the reason as to why I was wrong, why my voice didn’t matter, why I should just stay quiet. So, taking that with me from basically birth to the end of my high school years made it incredibly challenging for me in my early adulthood. I use this example a lot because it’s funny to me how much progress I’ve made but for example my boyfriend and I would go out to eat and I remember clenching his arm every single time we would have to order and my heart would race and I would just be standing behind him the whole time I whisper in his ear “can you ask for the number two” or whatever I wanted on the menu at the time. And this would go on for years and years and years and years. I am not exaggerating. That’s just a small example of how before I could barely speak up I would never book my own doctor’s appointments. I would never leave my room for the fear of having to talk to someone and saying the wrong thing. One day I decided I did not want to be this person anymore. So I changed. Fast forwarding to now I would like to announce that I have my own successful podcast show, I’ve been on my own solo vacations, I have my own home, I have my own book, I’m looking into mentoring other people, and hopefully getting into Public speaking in front of really big crowds! How ironic right? So I can confidently say that the biggest accomplishment I’ve ever made is becoming a person that I’m not ashamed of. Being an inspiration to my younger self. Being the type of person who knows what they want and not being afraid to speak up and immediately grasp it. I want to also mention that it doesn’t always happen overnight. change is a work in progress. But the fact that I knew what I wanted and didn’t want, and every day showed up as the person I wanted to be is one of my biggest accomplishments.
What is hardest: getting published, writing or marketing?
For me and I would say marketing. I’m never the type of person to force anything on others. Even if I’m completely confident in my work, I’m still a little bit shy to get it out there. I don’t ever want to be annoyingly pushing my products out there. I’m more of the type of person to sit back and let people come to me. I know I have value within my books, but I would like to be genuine every step of the way. I would love for my readers to feel more like friends. I’m still learning that it’s okay to accept, because I provide a lot of value.
Is your family supportive? Do your friends support you?
I have an incredible amount of support. As a matter of fact, I don’t surround myself with anything but support! It’s not only important, but crucial for everybody to have a supportive foundation if they want to grow. Being around anything less will set you up for failure. If you’re reading this: Please surround yourself with only supportive people!
What else do you do, other than write?
Besides writing, I create abstract art, I travel, and I’m also a photographer. I’m blessed to have passions that go hand in hand. I like to travel and work on my art while I’m in these beautiful destinations and take pictures to capture memories of the moments to remember.
How do you write: lap-top, pen, paper, in bed, at a desk?
Personally, I think pen and paper is always going to be my go to. Something about looking at a full page of written ideas makes me feel so fulfilled. As for finalizing my rough drafts I use my laptop usually laying in bed.
How much sleep do you need to be your best?
Eight hours! And when I wake up, before I check my phone or even get out of bed, I have to have at least one big glass of water.
Is there anyone you’d like to acknowledge and thank for their support?
All of my friends, followers, anyone who has believed in me and been there from the start.
Every writer has their own idea of what a successful career in writing is, what does success in writing look like to you?
When I have people telling me that I have changed their life, and I’m an inspiration to them. That’s when I will consider myself as a successful writer!
Tell us about your new book? Why did you write it?
My new book is only for the inspired. If you really want something in life and you’re willing to work for it, but you just don’t know where to begin or how to approach reaching this goal, this book is for you. I wrote this book to help people organize what they want and realize that it is possible with a plan, organizing. In this book I also encourage you to surround yourself with positivity along with a mindset that forces you to not settle. This is a workbook, so you’re going to have to work! And I think that’s the beauty in this book because you can’t just sit there and have temporary motivation. You’re going to be encouraged to do certain activities. You’re going to be encouraged to get up to write, highlight, take notes, and to research. That’s why I say that this book is only for the inspired.
When you are not writing, how do you like to relax?
I love warm showers, making love, massages, watching a funny movie or TV show, exfoliating with scrubs, eating a great meal, and sleep of course!
What do you hope people will take away from your writing? How will your words make them feel?
If you take away anything from this book, I want you to know that you can do this, and you will do this!
You have to stay focused and you have to really want to achieve this goal. I think it’s important to romanticize every step of the journey to where you have that warm feeling when you think about your goals, or every time you pull out that book.
I hope that you will feel encouraged to use a journal and understand that your story is worth taking notes on. You can have a lot of fun growing if you make it that way. I want you to feel like your thoughts are being projected onto paper, so that you don’t have to overwhelm your mind. Also – a little time planning, visualizing, and projecting can go a very long way. And I think you will start to understand that later on as I did. As long as you put all of your passion into this, you’re all set up for success!
Thank you Jasveena for letting me be hosted on your website! I love what you’re doing and can’t wait to see how far you come in the future!
Thank you so much, Megan!! 🙂 I am so happy to host you over here and I wish you many more successes in the future!
Do you have links that you’d like to share for others to read?
Amazon link
Podcast
I host a podcast show called Self Development With Virona if you wanna check it out!
Somewhere in the Himalayas, a Buddhist guru and a rogue spy devise a nefarious plan to instigate a nuclear war between two nuclear neighbors – India and China.
An Indian agent is missing. The Indian Intelligence Bureau tasks their best agent, Keshav Bose, with locating him. As he follows the clues, he uncovers a far more devious plot is underway.
With French spy Camilla Faidu by his side, Bose has to handle hired assassins, a Turkish mercenary, and a sect of brainwashed beauties to prevent nuclear war. What they uncover leads them to the dashing, young Chinese ex-pat and his palatial retreat, but thwarting disaster comes at a heavy price and makes them targets.
Their only option is to infiltrate the compound, disrupt the plan, and hope they make it out alive.
Find out what happens in this adrenaline-rushing international espionage thriller!
Review:
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Rating: 4 out of 5.
With just a little over 100 pages, this book is an exciting page-turner and I finished reading it at one sitting. Camillia and Keshav are the two main characters in this story. Camillia has been the Director of a spa for 6 years and now has been assigned a new job, as a spy, to assist Keshav in his expedition to locate a missing Indian Agent. The story evolves rather quickly as the book is quite short, and I felt that if it is a longer book, it would have been even better, as the writer has a great talent in weaving an interesting story – which is why it is a page turner. The romance between Keshav and Camillia, and how they had to part ways after the task is over, is something I particularly liked about the story. A great attempt by the writer as this is his debut book.
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