Interview with author Jô Zanardini

Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.

A1. Hi! My name is Jô Zanardini and I’m a Municipal Attorney and have been working since 2011. I have a postgraduate degree in Contemporary Law and training in Leadership from Harvard University.

In addition to my legal career, I am a Writer and Researcher, passionate about topics related to personal and professional development, spirituality and Christianity.

I published the “Transformation” series, which received several recommendations from literary critics and influencers.

Book 1 : 📚Transform your life and inspire people

Book 2 : 📚How to maintain stable and lasting relationships

Book 3: 📚 Principles for a life with more happiness and love

Volume I was a finalist for the Book Brazil award in the 2021 – non-fiction category.

It also received reading recommendations from magazines such as Exame magazine, which chose the book as one of the bedside books to inspire entrepreneurs.

My goal is to contribute to the positive transformation of people and society, through law, writing and research.

I believe that knowledge, ethics and faith are powerful tools to achieve this purpose.

And finally, I live in Curitiba with my husband and son and love traveling and connecting with people.

Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “How to maintain stable and lasting relationships”?

A2. One of the biggest challenges I faced when writing my book was balancing time to dedicate to writing and work, family and other responsibilities such as speaking engagements and events. It really wasn’t easy to find consistent moments to focus on my project.

Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?

A3. Many authors influenced me in my writing, but to name the main ones I can say that C S Lewis and his excellent books and, of course, the Holy Bible, as well as several scientists such as John Carson Lennox.

Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?

A4. I love the cities of Santa Catarina for various reasons: beaches, sunshine, lots of nature.

Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘How to maintain stable and lasting relationships’?

A5. I sought to create an informative, inspiring and practical book. So, my inspirations went beyond personal experiences, and observation of everyday life and surroundings, I focused a lot on research and academic studies to understand how to build a solid foundation of fundamental principles that support healthy relationships, seeking empirical evidence and practical strategies to maintain stability in relationships and also in success stories that worked for many people.

Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘How to maintain stable and lasting relationships’?

A6. Between writing and revising it took about 12 months.

Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?

A7. Amazon

Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘How to maintain stable and lasting relationships’?

A8. As the book is part of a series, the first concern was to have a connection with the first book.

I thought about adding people in deep connection and seeking to convey a feeling of peace around them.

As for the title, before I even started the book I already knew that I wanted the title to represent the essence of the book’s content.

Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

A9. Each author has their way, but I always tried to take notes, and always reread the text so that things were fresh in my mind.

Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?

A10. The advice that I consider most valuable was that we should love what we do and always be practicing, this way we can overcome any creative block, or desire to give up on the project.

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