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What inspired you to start writing?
I grew up surrounded by poetry and music. My grandmother was a pianist, and my mother always had a book in her hand. Writing became my way of expressing emotions I didn’t know how to say out loud.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
It’s called The Quiet Hours and it’s a gentle literary novel about grief and unexpected friendships. It’s slow-paced, reflective, and touches on how people heal in different ways.
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How do you create your characters?
I observe people — mannerisms, silences, the words they don’t say. Many of my characters grow from these small real-life moments I notice in everyday life.
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What does your typical writing day look like?
I write late at night, usually with soft jazz in the background. It’s when everything is quiet enough for the story to speak.
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What has been the most rewarding part of being an indie author?
Hearing from readers who connected with the emotional depth of my characters. That quiet connection means everything.
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What’s one challenge you’ve faced in your writing journey?
Letting go of drafts that didn’t work. Learning to start over without shame was hard but necessary.
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Do you have any favorite writing tools or apps?
Google Docs and a candlelit room. I’m a minimalist when it comes to tools.
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What advice would you give to new or aspiring indie authors?
Write what you need to write, not what you think will sell. Authenticity is magnetic.
