What’s the best part about writing?
Everything about writing is exciting. When I worked on my memoir, I traveled back in time and relived my life. Realizing the mistakes and poor decisions I’ve made was a reminder and warning to not repeat them again. Reliving the bad times was an eye-opener. It made me grateful for what I have overcome and achieved today despite all the obstacles and difficulties. Reliving the good moments was priceless. Especially the memories of my childhood with my respected and beloved grandparents.
Today when I work on my children and YA books there is no limit for imagination. I feel and think like a kid and there are no rules. I’m the creator and enjoy the entire writing process of creating the characters, dialogues, story line, and making the colorful illustrations and the book covers together with my best friend: my precious and gorgeous mum, Sima.
What is your best writing advice to aspiring authors?
Write from your heart and touch people’s souls. Don’t care about spelling, punctuation and grammar! That’s the editor’s job. The more you focus on your writing and characters and less about grammar and spelling the better your story.
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