I once heard that reading is an essential part of writing. In my writing classes, many of my fellow students were avid readers. I usually read at night when the day is winding down. I would read more if I could turn off the television. There is seldom anything good on (even though I have… Continue reading

I often avoid taking risks or dreaming big because I feel success is impossible. This would be a good word to eradicate from my vocabulary because whether explicit or implicit, I tell myself all the things I can’t do. I’ve achieved many things because I believed the results were possible. I remember the story of… Continue reading

Right now, like most of the time, I’m anxious. I push myself ahead and at the same time I resist change. It’s my paradox. I do what I don’t want to do because I know it’s the right thing to do: a lot of “do’s.” I put a book out and now is the time… Continue reading

Just before dawn, when the birds start singing, the day is the most bright. It’s best being away from the city. The early morning birdsong is deafening. Nature is in full swing and the worries of society seem far away. I like to listen for the first peep, that brave little bird that breaks the… Continue reading

Publishing my book is the most exciting thing I’ve done lately. I deliberated a long time about my approach, and decided to self-publish. It’s a great sense of accomplishment to have an actual book. The scary part is knowing it’s out there and others are reading it. Self-promotion is not my strong trait, so I… Continue reading

Ironically, in my book, I create a futuristic city, albeit an alien one. That city has a symmetrical design and a rail system that gets people anywhere they want to go. City affairs are managed by a board of regents, that are appointed by their region, not elected. There are no politics in my city.… Continue reading

I have always been an idealist. When I was a kid, my father (who was extremely well read) often got mad at me because my interest in our discussions centered around ideas and all their nuance, where he wanted to get to a definitive point. He wanted answers and I wanted questions. The search for… Continue reading

Writing opens me to an expanse, a timeless and vast landscape. I travel in time, writing about my own past or venturing into realms of long ago. I can also go into the future. It’s being like Sponge Bob and Patrick in the box where from the outside, their imaginations came true. The first draft… Continue reading

Generally, I am content and at peace, most of the time. I got here because I looked inward to figure out my passions and sense of purpose. I’ve been content especially since I published a book, but I wouldn’t say I’m happy. I struggle with depression and get easily discouraged. My book is not a… Continue reading