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Saturday Spotlight for November 10th, 2012
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*Questions
1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your writing.
My friends have called me the weird one because they recognise themselves far too often in my writing. I like to take inspiration from real life, from solidarity and the words seem to write themselves after that. I guess in my mind, the best way to write a truly heartfelt piece of literature is to finish it completely and not remember writing it at all when editing. It should seem like a very personal letter a friend has sent to you on some level.
2. How do you feel about dA as a literature community?
I am constantly amazed by the literature the website has to offer. Some of my own favourite writers come from here including `GeneratingHype and `LadyLincoln, who have really inspired me. I feel like from when I initially joined to now, there has been a marked rise in the quality and the kind of authors the community seems to be picking up and fostering.
3. You're a photographer as well as a writer - do those two things ever overlap? Have you ever taken a picture that inspired a story? Which form of creativity would you say you prefer?
Very often actually. I think the old adage, a picture is worth a thousand words is really true. Often, my literary aspirations are captured with still life pictures and conceptual ideas. I am currently working on combining the two together along with film and graphics in a concept called 'Modern Day Fairytales.' I don't think I could ever choose between them because in so many ways, one feed the other and vice versa.
4. What advice would you give to a beginning writer?
Wow...well, considering that I am a beginning writer myself, all I have to say is find your environment. For me, it involves wooden floors, soft slow jazz and my partner's presence. Basically, find yourself a space mentally or physically that simply inspires you and do not think when you write. Put it all down on paper first and then, leave it alone for a while...you would be surprised at what your heart and mind can do together when left to their own devices.
5. What would you consider your highest literary accomplishment to be?
My highest literary accomplishment remains, till date, a letter from my favourite author post his reading a story I had written. He was very kind in his letter and said he enjoyed the story immensely. I do not share this story with anyone usually, but it was by far the best day I have ever had. I suppose his belief in me has inspired me so much that I can certainly call it my highest literary accomplishment.
Poetry
"Lust" by *UntamedUnwanted
Prose
"Hemingway Would Hate This" by *UntamedUnwanted
"Bones" by *UntamedUnwanted
"A History of Imaginarium" by *UntamedUnwanted
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Presumably the mystery story which was showered with praise by the mystery author is private? Or is it available to read? I'm curious
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