It isn’t easy to open up your heart to one person. The fear that you will be misunderstood is always there. Still, it is incomparably more difficult to talk openly when you don’t know who will be listening to your words. It isn’t easy for me to talk about my writing journey in front of... Continue Reading →
Indie author’s challenges: people who discourage you
If you choose the path of an indie author, you are bound to meet people who will make you want to quit. People who will try to cheat you by offering useless marketing services to promote your books. People who will tell you that you will never achieve success. People who will lose interest in... Continue Reading →
Indie author’s challenges: Accepting writing as a commitment to myself
My son often asks me why I don’t have a channel on YouTube. And I ask him how many followers and views his favourite Minecraft bloggers have. He replies: “Millions.” And that, in short, is the reason why I don’t add to my already enormous list of things that I do as an indie author,... Continue Reading →
Discussing my favourite topics on Briggs on Books🎬
Between fighting the stubborn pharyngitis and trying to keep up with our family’s challenging schedule, the talk on Briggs on Books was hanging by a thread until almost the last moment. Moreover, at that last moment, high tech issues threatened to cancel everything. But all is well that ends well. We discussed the topics I... Continue Reading →
Indie author’s challenges: Can you sell (lots of) books on social media?
The short answer is: no. The longer one is: it depends. January 2024 marks three years since I started my social media accounts as an author. I have 21K followers on Twitter and 2.4K followers on Instagram. I have author accounts on Facebook and also Linkedin, but I purely physically can’t be active there as... Continue Reading →
The highlights of my writing year
2023 has probably been the turning point for me as a writer. After the continuous inner struggle I’d been going through during the previous two years right after I’d published my first book, I feel that this year, I have finally surrendered. I am a writer, and writing is front and centre in my life.... Continue Reading →
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.”
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” - Edna Ferber Even if you don't celebrate, I hope you can feel these incredibly inspiring and heart-warming vibes that fill the air during the festive season. It isn't about an untainted joy or unmarred faith in the good always conquering the bad. This beautiful time is about... Continue Reading →
Writing is not only the dream that I’ve had since I was thirteen
"Writing is not only the dream that I’ve had since I was thirteen. Throughout the years, I have been finding proof – again and again – that this is the only thing that ignites true passion in my heart. In the last three years, ever since I published my first book, I’ve been working more... Continue Reading →
“If writing is your true dream, do not give up.”
I'd like to thank David McIlroy for the opportunity to talk about my writing and my books on his blog. It is always a true pleasure to discuss all things bookish. Especially, since every time, it gives food for thought and you come up with a revelation or two. Here are a few questions from... Continue Reading →
Interviewed by the USA Today Bestselling & award-winning fantasy author Helen Garraway
It was a huge delight and an honour to chat about my books with the USA Today and Amazon bestselling author Helen Garraway. As always, I talked too much since nothing can stop me when I start talking about books and writing. I am grateful to Helen for giving me the floor to share more... Continue Reading →