Interview with Andrej Simikić

Published 2018-04-14.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The begining of new day and opportunities that it brings. Every day is a new opportunity.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I paint. I have a deep passion in art so I am able to paint and write.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
Yes. It was called "Ave Maria". It was my first short story ever written.
What is your writing process?
With a cup of coffie and entering the whole new world in my mind I just let myself just drive in to it and start writting.
What do you read for pleasure?
I love to read poetry and short stories of new authors that come to world.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in small town in Bosnia and Herzegovina in a small house with a backyard. That backyard brings a lot of memories into my todays life.
When did you first start writing?
I was 14 years-old when I first wrote my first poem. Then I realised that I had it in me.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I want my books to be shown to people. Motivation is behind all the great comments that I will hopefully get.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
The greatest joy of writting is when I create my charachters or world, that only exists in my mind.
What are you working on next?
I am working on a novel that I want to publish.
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