Author To Author Interview
Orville Burch
To
Sabrine Elouali
Orville: How long have you been writing?
Sabrine: Since I was around 10 years old, I started off writing random stories but then I began writing poetry and have stuck to that genre ever since.
Orville: What got you interested in writing?
Sabrine: It’s hard to say really, I’ve always been a lover of writing, the English language and reading so I suppose it was only natural that I’d end up writing somehow.
Orville: How many books do you have published?
Sabrine: I have one book that’s self-published at the moment, but I also have a second book that’s all ready to go - I just haven’t officially published it yet!
Orville: Are your books self-published or traditionally published?
Sabrine: My first book is self published and I’m torn on whether I should try to traditionally publish my second.
Orville: Where can the reader find your books?
Sabrine: My book can be found on all worldwide Amazon platforms, the link is: https://amzn.to/2SXySXz
Orville: Are you a plotter or pantser?
Sabrine: Definitely a plotter I think, I always have to have everything planned out and structured right, I’m kind of a perfectionist!
Orville: What makes your writing unique?
Sabrine: My writing is very personal and comes from the most vulnerable of places. I don’t hold back with my words and try to convey everything I feel into my writing.
Orville: What are your hobbies outside of writing?
Sabrine: I absolutely love music, so I’m always listening to it, can’t go a day without it. I’m also into watching thrillers and documentaries in my spare time. I just love puzzles and having to figure things out, as well as cliffhangers and a good hook.
Orville: Who was the greatest influence in your writing career?
Sabrine: I would say it’s a what rather than a who. My personal struggles had the most influence with my writing, I don’t believe I’d be the person I am today if I hadn’t gone through those hardships. And I certainly don’t think my writing would be the same at all.
Orville: Do you have a favorite quote?
Sabrine: I used to hate quotes when I was in the darkest place in my life, I thought they were all overly positive and cliché but now I love them! One of my favorite quotes would probably have to be: “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t - you’re right” it just shows how much power and control we actually have over our lives and situations when it can sometimes feel like the complete opposite.
Orville: What genre do you write?
Sabrine: I write poetry
Orville: What are your book titles?
Sabrine: My first book is called “Where darkness meets light” and my second upcoming book is called “The shadows speak”
Orville: Is your work on Kindle Unlimited?
Sabrine: Yes! My work is available on Kindle Unlimited
Orville: What are you currently working on (when will it be available)?
Sabrine: I’m currently in the midst of deciding whether to self publish or traditionally publish my second book, it’ll hopefully be available by the end of the year but possibly early 2023.
Orville: Who is your target audience?
Sabrine: My target audience is anyone who’s gone through struggles and hard times with their mental health, people looking for comfort, understanding and advice. As well as those who wish to learn more about the realities of how it feels to live and experience mental illness.
Orville: What advice would you give a young person planning a writing career?
Sabrine: Just put your heart into it and don’t stop trying. If you’ve put your all into creating something and fully believe in it, that’s 90% of the battle.
Orville: Do you think there are writing themes that are underrepresented?
Sabrine: I definitely feel like the topic of mental health is still somewhat under wraps and stigmatized so I hope my books can contribute to opening up the conversation and understanding of mental health issues.
