The most painful experience in the process of writing is the moment I feel that my characters are making fun of me. They don’t want to end the story.

 Depicting the characters, getting deep into their minds, and feeling their breath is the most appealing challenge I always try to meet.

Sometimes I am stubborn. I feel that something is missing, but I keep on writing. It seems like a waste of time and energy.

 I want my readers to experience the same pleasure I had in writing a story. If it is a novel or a short story, I want them to visit every square I visit and feel at home. If it is poetry, I want them to go deep in their souls and get a few minutes to feel peace in their minds. If it is an essay, I want them to feel how hard I worked to get the information, figures, interviews, etc. to deliver a good product.

 I write to feel happy and avoid sinking into monotony and boredom. I write because writing is a sort of survival strategy. It helps me breathe and address issues, and it is worth it.

When I get to page fifteen. 15 is my magic number.

 The beginning is always the hardest part of a story. When I am done with it, everything is almost a piece of cake.

 It took me four years to write one novel. But I have written a novel in three months. The short story experience is new for me. But it is harder.

I pretty much handle criticism quite well. I am aware that writing in different languages does not make for a perfect text. I have always had regrets when I read my novels after they were published. I go hard on myself in order to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.

 I call this a process of mutual borrowing, not stealing. It is a give-and-take equation with plenty of unknown factors, except one: sharing dreams for the best resolutions in life.

No, I don’t. I cannot tame an idea that keeps teasing me. It goes beyond my own will. I let it go until I felt exhausted. I take a break and resume my writing. A writer should never leave his characters disoriented. He ought to lead.

Definitely! No matter what people think about my writing or how I react to sharp, hurtful critics, I shall keep writing because, in so doing, I stir my hibernating soul and learn about myself things I really have no idea are part of me.