Book: Hell Again
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Mihret Adal Gidi, born and raised in Ethiopia Addis Ababa. I would say I am quite a story teller who could not recall when exactly she started developing her love for literature, in general. But it would be fair to put it like; she is born for it. After all, writing is what makes me feel alive. As it defines me.
I have a totally free spirit with no imagination boundary, at all. Many around me would say I was quite a story teller; I used to tell stories even as a child. I was known for my writings at school; I used to participate in many medias and even present my assignments in quite unique manner, which got me my teachers’ attention; giving me recognition that I should consider writhing as a serious part of my life.
One cannot imagine her/his path. On that count, I used to think that I would be a dramatic artist who would bound herself with the love between her brush and her imagination weave of art. Fortunately, that part of my life; the rapacious thirst to art, is now benefiting me; I grow up to be an author who would also work on her book designing, artistically. I am also a cloth designer. I am a person whose soul belongs to art.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Hell Again’ book?
We all have multiple challenge working on every dream. Let alone writing a novel, even to write this very interview answer I realized that I am my own biggest challenge, primary.
I seem to face a hard time to decide on manners to present my given thoughts to anything. I have an obsessive behavior with over writing everything I write. I would go back to reading my own work and simply find it hard to satisfy myself enough with structures or amount of information in them For Hell Again, things were different; I was supposed to conduct research that would contribute solid touches to the story in ‘Hell Again’ and it was hard; to be able to acquire unbiased data regarding any religious aspects was challenging, for the story is more focused on the spiritual entities. I figured that every religion is the only religion that is right in the eyes of the believers.
The other challenge was the payment methods. Ethiopia has quite fenced in methods of payment; international money transaction is difficult for locals. Which means, it is hard to complete any international payments for any purpose and that almost drove me insane.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I love all writing of Poulo Cello, J.K. Rowlling, Chinua Achebe, Yismake Worku and Kate White. These are some among many authors that inspired me.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
Even though my country is with numbers of destinations, I would love to point out Dega island on Tana lake as one of my favorite places; for its amicable society and the tranquil feeling it fills the visitors with. It is also a place with most beautiful smell coming from the plants and fruits on the island.
Truth is, my favorite spot anywhere in the world, is a seat right next to my mother. She is my inspiration, my best friend and someone who is always there for me my entire life in every possible way.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Usually, ideas come to my mind anywhere and at any time, but when it comes to writing, I usually put an effort to make sure that I am mentally ready to jot down anything. I love to conduct research over any topic before allowing my pen to meet my paper.
When it is an idea, I write it down just like that, but to have a constructed story I take my time; conducting research and mental preparation to have a fixed writing manner, the style I mean.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Bleeding Hearts Of A Butterfly’ book?
Entirely it takes me around five years to complete ‘Hell again,’ with the researches I conducted to add as a recipe to the story. But it takes almost a year to get it published.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find your books to buy?
Austen Maculy, amazone, Good reads, ebay, Black Wells, Water Stones, Barnies and Nobles, Kobo, Hive… many more.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books ?
The essence of the story drives the title, in the end. As I mentioned, earlier, I have a vivid imagination and based on that I tried to work on it in as much as I can. But my primary challenge is myself that I was not satisfied with my work and other’s work of art; illustrating my mind. That is when I meet an artist, Selam Mekonin who developed my sketching into a water painting.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
Clearly stating it, reading is the best mechanism to keep everything fresh. The more we read, the more we understand the options in hand.
When I say reading, I mean any types of books; fiction, non-fiction, motivational books… reading various types of books can expose us to acquire different methods of writing mechanisms. Besides, we have choices in what makes us feel happy while reading, but we should know the fact that there is no bad book. Every book come with different stories or materials that can benefit us in life; working life or our social/family life.
For writing fresh and updated or even, interesting story, I believe we should keep reading different types of books.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your
readers?
The book is full of secrets, secrets that unfolds with each chapter. Saying that, it is hard to point out one secret among many. I would only hope readers would enjoy the igniting curiosity in the process of the story telling.
Book Is Available on Amazon
Sassy Reviews 