Tag: Poetry
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D. Elaine, author of Kaleidoscope Within
Tell us something unique about you. Something unique….mmmmm. Well, Elaine is my middle name that has been carried through my family like a vintage jewel being passed down, carrying many stories with it. Almost every female in my lineage carries Elaine as their middle name, including my daughters. Elaine is an old name derived from…
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Ali Ashhar, author of Mirror of Emotions
What inspires you to write? I feel my inspiration comes from the way I perceive the world. Being an introvert and inquisitive soul, I am always seeking answers in solitude through my art. I love exploring unanswered experiences and try to decode them through my writing. When did you first consider yourself a writer? I…
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Anup Dahal, author of The Unspoken Words
What inspires you to write? I write because silence hurts louder than any scream. Growing up in a culture where emotions are often buried beneath duty, expectations, and fear of judgment, I realized that many people carry entire oceans in their hearts, but are never taught how to swim. What inspires me to write is…
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Ali Ashhar, author of Across the Shore
What inspires you to write? I consider myself an inquisitive soul who’s seeking the definition of life, and everything coming in its way. Being an introvert, my aura and art is often honed by inquisitiveness I follow in solitude. What have you written so far? I am the author of two poetry collections: Mirror of…
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Rumaisa Fatima, author of Reach for the Sky
What did you enjoy the most about writing this book? The thing that I enjoyed the most about writing this book is that poetry allows me to express my fears and emotions. It allows me to express my feelings and opinions that cannot be expressed out loud. What is your next project? My next project…
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Jess Chua, author of Let it Rip
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I started writing poetry in my teens and would write poems once every ten years, or when I felt very depressed about something. Recently I’ve been exploring more forms and techniques. Poetry can be a great way to jot down ideas, get to…
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Kailey Oliver, author of World Stained Us System Blamed Us
What inspires you to write? I find inspiration to write in the simple beauty of life’s everyday moments – in conversations, in nature’s wonders, and in the emotions that course through us all. It’s like capturing snapshots of the world and feelings, frozen in words on paper.” Writing is my way of participating in the ongoing conversation…
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Madhushree Das, author of When the Mystic Meets a Starfish
What inspires you to write? The beauty of words and then the blending of that beauty of words into a life-giving line inspires me to write. It often has that call of the soul effect on me that at times the holistic approach of the writing process itself inspires me to write. My writing process…
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Jonathan Faia, author of Love Letters from Barstow
What inspires you to write? I’ve always felt the need for expression. When you’re young and not sure who understands you or whether you even understand you, there is writing. It allowed me to digest the emotions I struggled with and gave me an outlet to be creative at the same time. Writing allowed me…
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Michael Walker-Thomas, author of The Voices You May Not Hear
What inspires you to write? I got inspired by my elders. Whether it was my grandmother, W.E.B. Du Bois, or James Baldwin, they all influenced me to write and do great work. I get inspired every day also, and it shows in my writing. I am constantly writing things down. When did you first consider…
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