When did you start writing?

1984

What makes writing your passion?

Being able to express my insights and provide stories that entertain and enhance the imagination of children.

How long have you been writing?

about 40 years

What was the feeling when you published your first book?

great satisfaction

What’s the story behind your choice of characters?

true life adventures

What annoys you the most in pursuing a writing career?

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How do you get over the “writer’s block”?

persistence

We all know the writer’s path is never easy, what makes you keep going? What advice would you give to new authors?

Write about what you know and are passionate about.

If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self, what would you say?

Keep enjoying life and feel good about yourself.

Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal with the bad ones?

All the reviews so far have been good.

What is the feeling when you get a good review?

Great satisfaction

Have you ever incorporated something that happened to you in real life into your novels?

yes

Which of your characters you can compare yourself with? Did you base that character on you?

Yes, the sea captain

What do you think, the book cover is as important as the story?

yes

Do you connect with your readers? Do you mind having a chat with them or you prefer to express yourself through your writing?

yes

How do you feel when people appreciate your work or recognize you in public?

It's very nice, but I try not to let it go to my head.

Who is your favorite author? Why?

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What’s the dream? Whom would you like to be as big as?

Just my fullest self.

Would you rewrite any of your books? Why?

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If you could switch places with any author – who would that be?

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What would you say to the “trolls” on the internet? We all know them – people who like to write awful reviews to books they’ve never read or didn’t like that much, just to annoy the author.

Give it up.