Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
A1. I am debut novelist that was born and raised in Bern, Switzerland. For the last six years, I have been living and working in London. Since I was fourteen years old, I have been dreaming of writing a novel, which will inspire my readers. My first story, ‘The Power of Pegasus,’ is a story about external threats, relentless adversity, strength within and the resilience of the human spirit. My hope is that ‘The Power of Pegasus’ will give my readers strength, hope and inspiration for a future in this unprecedented and chaotic times.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “The Power of Pegasus”?
A2. Writing the story was easy and very much fulfilling, for I had the story outlined inside my head. The most challenging part was, therefore, the editing. It took strength and determination to make the book to the best version it could be.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
A3. I fell in love with books once I started reading the Harry Potter books. For that reason, J.K. Rowling will always be my hero. Another author I admire is Ransom Riggs who wrote Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Jane Austen’s writing, is my eyes, unmatched. In my opinion, a good novel should be easy to read, the characters should be fascinating and the plots should keep the reader guessing until the last page. All my favourite authors taught me that.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
A4. My favourite place in Switzerland is Hasliberg. My family and I used to go there snowboarding. We could snowboard all the way down to our chalet. It was an experience which made childhood happy.
Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘The Power of Pegasus’?
A5. The idea for the book came to me after reading an article describing the devastating consequences of cyber attacks in Bahrain. Those attacks are a violation of basic human rights, and therefore are a subject people need to be made aware of. Other things which inspired me were movies, books and people.
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘The Power of Pegasus’?
A6. It took me six months to write and edit ‘The Power of Pegaus.’
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?
A7. For now, the book will be only available on Amazon.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Power of Pegasus’?
A8. Pegasus is one of the most powerful weapons in this world. The book demonstrates its immense powers. Therefore, the title ‘The Power of Pegasus.’ A book cover should give the reader an idea what the book is about, capture interest and the reader’s eye. The book cover of ‘The Power of Pegasus’ does precisely that. It’s a clean, eye catching design that gives the reader a clue what the novel is about.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
A9. It’s important that the characters of a novel are original, diverse and to some degree relatable. Therefore, I keep things fresh with interesting characters. A great character, such as Mo, will thrill the readers and make them ask, ‘What is he going to do next?’ A character like Sophie, is a source of inspiration. My aim was to thrill my readers and inspire them at the same time.
Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?
A10. The function of the first draft is to help you figure out your story. The function of every draft after that is to figure out the most dramatic way to tell that story. It’s a quote from Darcy Pattison. Having now written my first novel, I can say that this absolute accurate.
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