Literary journey of an office career escapee
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.” - 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. 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 →
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 →
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 →
Talking about books and writing is always a delightful experience. I really should do it more often. I'd like to thank DJ Bowman-Smith for inviting me to her podcast. Our chat made me think about the things we don't usually have time to stop and think about. Being an indie author is one wild journey.... Continue Reading →
Million of things really. Lack of sales, reviews, and support from friends and family. Also, bad reviews and low engagement on social media. The disbalance between the time and effort you put in and the results you get. And indie author’s journey is many things but a walk in the park it is not. As... Continue Reading →
In May 2022 I posted about the first 50 indie books I read. I am happy to announce that since then, this number has grown. Eight months later I can add 31 indie books to my list. So, 81 indie (or published by small press) books later, I’m not ashamed to confess that I’m even... Continue Reading →
A friend told me that unless I earn a living from my books I can’t call myself a writer. It wasn’t the first time I get derogatory remarks about my writing, but I guess suppressed emotions have accumulated. So, this time, I decided to ask the Writing Community on Twitter what their reaction to such... Continue Reading →
I have already written a post about free book promo as a tool for indie authors to find readers. You can check it by clicking here. In that article, I talked about a few things you should consider before making a decision about free promos. - Compare your results with zero If you managed to... Continue Reading →
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