1.Why Poetry?  

Poetry is such an untamed form of expression, it let’s you free as a writer to tackle any topic and let it sound artistical. Which makes talking about challenging issues easier, more approachable to the audience.

2. Tell us about your most recent collection.

My latest Poetry collection was published just a few months ago. It’s a thought instigating kind of poetry, because I’m a nonfiction author and I aim at letting people reflect about all that is life. The purpose is to get curious again, reflect and see things as if you were seeing them for the first time. That’s why I chose a provocative title Y.U.P. which you read as the letters of the alphabet, yet it makes you think about something that you do every day.

3. Give the backstory behind one of your poems

Many poems come from my own experience and lessons learned. And one of my favorite ones is “Sharing”, I want to let people see that keeping it all in makes it only worse and in the end it will drag you down. If you want to heal, start by sharing. You’re free to decide for yourself in what way you want to do it, I also advise journaling as an effective way to share your thoughts and feelings. It’s such an intimate form, and nobody has to know about it.

4. Who are 3 poets you always recommend?

I don’t have favorite poets, yet I do have inspiring quotes I refer to often and my favorite masters of philosophy are:

– Mother Theresa

– Bruce Lee

– Albert Einstein

5. I am currently reading….

Oh that’s a tough one because I’m a moodreader so that answer shifts according to when you’re asking.

I’ve begun reviewing on Netgalley again, and I have some books waiting for me on my shelf.

As a Nonfiction writer and reader, I always look for books which topics speak to me. It’s essential that I can relate to it, or learn from it. That’s one of the main reasons why I love reading, endless inspiration and forever learning.

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