Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born on the 14th of November 1975 in Romania during one of the harshest Communist regime ever. The tenth born of a farmer’s family, I’ve got, therefore, six sisters and used to have four brothers, now only two.
I’m a very passionate person attracted by the summer rain, the snow, the rainbow, and all people who act like humans.
Aged eight, I read Les Miserables by Victor Hugo and fell irremediably in love with books. Since then I kept dreaming of writing for many years, and I have written a lot but never thought of publishing.
I lived in Italy for ten years where I learned to drink Prosecco and eat spaghetti without making a disaster around me.
In 2010, pushed by my brother, I started blogging and I’m the owner of four blogs.
Because I cook since I was six, of course, one had to be a Recipe blog (for vegans and gluten intolerants mostly)—quite popular in my country. I invented many tasty recipes I’m incredibly proud of.
When I turned forty, something broke inside me and I knew I had to do something to fix it. So, I stopped wasting time and started writing.
Until now I wrote a few memoirs (self-published two), two novels (one is in progress of being published), and several short (and not-so-short) stories.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Ten Years in Italy, Three Weeks a Human – A memoir was inspired by the Brexit Referendum. The notorious outcome has an incredible impact on me.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t write at a desk but in bed.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Old-fashion writers like Victor Hugo, Émile Zola, Voltaire, Balzac, Jane Austin, Charlotte Brontë, Thomas Hardy, and many others.
What are you working on now?
Three realistic novels and several short stories.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Despite the fact that I know the power of advertising, I am not a business person. Amazon is the only website I used to promote my books. Oh, and my blogs, plus social networks. Forgot about these.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
“What am I?” I asked the universe.
“You are whatever you want to be,” it answered right away.
“Great! I want to be a writer.”
“Ha, ha, ha! Take a number and get in line then! Next?”
Despite the laughs and the mockery, Write because it was given to you!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Ask and it shall be given.”
What are you reading now?
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
What’s next for you as a writer?
International recognition
What is your favorite book of all time?
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
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