This month, I would like to introduce a young writer who has published a non-fiction book that will speak to your spirit. Whether writing fiction or non-fiction, or just spending time sharpening her author skills, Mignon Supnet has found heartfelt reward in the journey. Read on!
- Hi, Mignon! Would
you mind telling us a little bit about yourself? Where were you born and raised?
Hi Richelle. Thank you for having me here.
I was born in
Philippines and I did most of my growing up in Sparks, Nevada.
- How did you get your start in writing? Was it a life-long passion or a more recently
developed talent?
I’ve
always enjoyed writing. For the longest
time, writing was a way I could escape, by pouring my heart into my journals. I
found that for me, writing was easier than speaking. Words would flow from pen to paper and it
felt like a release.
But…
I think that as an author, my writing is still developing. I consider myself a complete newbie and I’m
finding that it’s not just about putting words together and writing whatever
you want, there is a craft to writing for the masses and I’m busy learning and
sharpening those skills.
- What genre and audience do you typically write
for?
My
first book was non-fiction—about Spirituality.
It’s a self-account of my journey, but also a reference for other people
finding themselves waking up to a new… perspective J.
- Could you give us a list of your books and a short
description?
It’ll
be a quick list J I just have one so far. Here it is!
Spirit
101: An Overview for Beginner Seekers into the World of New Age Spirituality
The
book is an account of my experiences and what I’ve learned going through this
process of ‘waking up.’ The shifts I’ve been through have been so pivotal, but
also laced with a lot of frustration that I wanted to share what I’ve
learned and discovered.
My
hope for the book is to make the journey easier for someone going through the
same things I did.
Where can this title be found for purchase?
- Since you’ve put your work out there for others to
read and enjoy, what has been your most rewarding experience?
I
got an email from a reader and she thanked me for writing the book. She shared that she’d also lost her father
and could understand and relate to everything I was talking about in the
book.
Her
words were so heartfelt, and I was so deeply touched. It felt like an angel had
been sent to me. It really lifted me up during a time when I was seriously
questioning my abilities…
- Who would you cite as an influence on your writing
style? Do you have a best-loved novel?
I
love JK Rowling’s writing and I wish I could write like her.
I completely fell in love with Harry Potter
and his entire world. I love how I felt
I was part of everything in that story.
I wasn’t just reading it, I was experiencing everything—the sights, the
smells, the awe and wonder of it all. It
had me going on many sleepless nights trying to finish ‘just one more page.’
As
far as influence, I would say that my biggest influence is my best friend—NANCY
BROOKS. She’s an author as well and
she’s always encouraging me about my own voice and style. She also coaches me,
shows me tips, and gets me past my writing blocks by acting as my sounding
board. She’s awesome!
- Any projects planned for the near future that you can
share to perk our interest?
As
of now, I’m taking a step away from non-fiction writing. However, I do have this nagging want to do an
Angel book in the future, but the time isn’t quite right yet.
In
the meantime, I’ve entered into fiction writing and I’m having a blast. My mind is constantly on overtime thinking
about the story I’m building and I’m loving having this other world to go
to. It is so much fun!
- I have to throw in my own curious question; do you
have a favorite quote?
Someone
once told me that ‘everything we’re going through now, is only to get us
prepared for our better future.’ I think about this advice/quote a lot and it
has gotten me through some difficult times.
The
quote is reassuring and keeps me going.
All
the good, bad, and ugly that I’ve seen and experienced are the very things that
will take me into my better future and I can’t wait!
- Thanks so much for your time, Mignon, and best of luck
with your writing endeavours. Is there a
way for any interested parties to keep informed about your accomplishments as
an author? Do you maintain a website or an
author blog?
Ooh, yes. Thank you for
asking. My primary site is Books, Blogs,
and Bits where I like to post author interviews and other highlights.
Eventually I may start to include reviews, but I just haven’t had a lot of time
to read, now that I’m spending most of my free time, writing.
I
really believe in supporting other authors and artists of all mediums and I’m
honoured whenever I can feature an interview.
I
also have Mignon’s Place, where I post more personal thoughts and experiences
and where I like to give out free downloads whenever I can J
Here
are the links:
- Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
Becoming
a writer has… I can’t explain it, but it feels like, I’ve grown and come alive
in ways I didn’t even realize that I needed/wanted. I have had awesome opportunities like this
interview, that I would have never had before!
If
there is anyone else out there, contemplating becoming a writer, an author, or
pursuing another dreams, do yourself a favour and listen to your heart. Give
your dreams a chance and see what happens.
I
just want to say THANK YOU. This has
been such a great experience!
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