Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.
I started writing as a little kid. Putting my concerns on paper was always a great cathartic release. It also helped me gather my thoughts to articulate myself clearly.
Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I usually listen to classical music while I write. I also keep a waterproof notepad in my shower so I don’t forget my ideas.
Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
Almost all of my poetry collections follow a linear story with a beginning, middle, and end. I mostly write poetry with a narrative style. A deep first-person POV tells my true stories. Unlearning toxic behaviors and constantly pursuing self-growth.
Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Charles Bukowski and Pablo Neruda are two poets that I keep rereading.
Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I read various types of poetry, and I always read non-fiction and research regarding psychology.
What are you reading now?
I just opened a selected collection by William Carlos Williams.
What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I love visiting museums and hiking.
Are you working on a current project?
I’m currently working on the sequel to Love Is a Mental Illness. Please follow me on Instagram for excerpts, poems, and news. You should also join my newsletter for raffles and freebies. Thank you for reading.
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