AUTHOR INTERVIEW. _SASSY_39 INSTAGRAM. GOODREADS. JUNE 2021

8). Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
I am currently writing a sequel to Philosophical Muse, which is my daily fodder, since I can write and complete a poem, or muse, or story in a day. I am also working on two novels. One is autobiographical and at times I feel like I will never finish it! The second is about Internet Love Fraud, called ‘The Poet and The Whores, and again is a true story written as ‘Real Fiction’. I also have a few more projects which will culminate in books. So, in five years I hope that people have a full picture of me as I stand as a Poet and a Writer with the trappings of success associated with the industry, and as someone who needs to be listened to!

9). When did you first realise that you wanted to be an author?
I have always dreamed romantically of being a Writer. The Beatles record, ‘Paperback Writer’ holds special significance for me, as I am sure it does for millions of people. I was a Sixties child, and I can remember that feeling of excitement at that time. Artists were springing out and a rebirth in culture was beginning. I always knew that I wanted to be an Author from then, and I look at my life sometimes as a hindrance to that purpose, but I always end up saying to myself in my philosophical way, ‘but if I had not experienced that then I would not know and I would not be able to write about it! I like the fact that it is happening now that I am older, as I think I understand it more!

10). Lastly, who inspires you the most and why?
My two most inspirational figures are John Lennon and David Bowie. I think Lennon’s stuff is obvious and I think I am very similar to him. After all, all we really need is love! I just love David Bowie as an artist. His lyrics and performance are amazing and if there is one dude I want to copy on stage it is David. But perhaps the biggest thing I learned from him is that completing a project is not about getting up every day at 8.00 am and eating breakfast, completing a project is about doing what it takes in order to get it done! That takes sacrifice whatever way you look at it, but in terms of Writing, nothing compares to being an Author and looking at your own book in your hands, and what it means to you!

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