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Author Interview
If you could tell your
younger self anything, what would it be?
I
would tell my younger self that although not everyone will have your back, you
have your back and that is the most important.
I would remind myself not to stress about the
outcome of things, because things work out how they are supposed to. That you
are where you are supposed to be at any given time, so stressing doesn’t help.
How important was it to you that you
write with complete honesty about your experiences?
For me
writing with honesty is essential. However, I have learned through my writing
experiences that’s not always easy, particularly where others have shared their
life with you.
But no matter what your truth is, it’s
still your truth and as long as your writing is expressed in a way that is respectful
and considerate, others should understand and be okay with your reasoning. If
the shoe was on the other foot, and someone else was writing, they would expect
the same of us.
How do you balance the demands of
writing with the stresses of daily life?
Living
through the pandemic has been enormously stressful for me, and I have had to
learn how to juggle that with my daily writing routine, but my writing helps me
take the edge off anxiety and stress. It is because I have autism that I
struggle with anxiety, so for me it’s less a case of balance, but rather a case
of having to manage. There are days when I fair better with my anxiety, than
other days.
What makes your non-fiction book
different to other non-fiction out there?
My book is
different to other non-fiction books because my writing is based around my
unique experiences of growing up with a disability that I didn’t know I had and
how that impacted on my physical, mental and emotional well-being. It is part
memoir, part motivational guide, written on universal principles, which affect,
concern and involve us all. My book can be read by everyone to help us navigate
our lives more easily.
Your book is based on spirituality,
how does spirituality help us navigate our lives?
We don’t
always recognise that we are affected by external influences. Once we
understand we are, it becomes easier to manage our emotions and understand our
feelings, enabling us to navigate certain aspects of our lives, including
potentially challenging situations. Being able to understand things in the
whole, can give us a different perspective on our lives.
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