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Interview with Johanna Bouwman

Published 2024-03-02.
Who are your favorite authors?
I enjoy reading novels by Ann Cleeves and Richard Osman. A new favourite author is Mikki Brammer. I also enjoy reading non-fiction books - such as those written by Erling Kagge, John Medina, Andre Aleman, and Susan Cain.
What are you currently reading?
Just finished reading 'The Mystery Guest' by Nita Prose. Great read! Currently reading 'Still Life' by Sarah Winman
Why do you write?
A woman once said to me that all writers are defective malcontents who are dissatisfied with aspects of life. Perhaps, she is right. Or not. I write because I believe I have something to say.
What makes you write?
Good question. Why are we innately drawn to some interests and not to others? Some people are good at talking. Me, not so much. The gift of the gab is a skill I have always admired and yearned to have, but I am naturally contemplative. That's just the way I am. Writing helps me to appreciate the contrariness of people and life.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I like to walk, swim, read, garden, and enjoy the company of loved ones.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The gift of experiencing life for another day - helped by the family dog impatient for his breakfast (and his daily walks).
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Books by This Author

Steadfast: Fifty Ways to Weather Well the Contrariness of Life and People by
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 38,700. Language: Commonwealth English. Published: March 31, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » Psychology » Cognitive psychology, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Personal Growth / General
When was the last time you felt happy? Discover how to become better acquainted with what makes you tick. Explore which tips, ideas, and strategies will best enable you to successfully interact with the contrariness of life and people.
Along Came A Horse by
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 26,600. Language: Commonwealth English. Published: March 10, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Personal Growth / Success
Just when you think you are reading about the life of someone else you realize it is, in actual fact, all about you. For it is in the art of appreciating your life story and what it has to teach you that you get to choose the option of functioning from a position of strength.