Tell us about yourself.:
Sabinah Adewole is a bestselling author. She has enjoyed reading from an early age. She studied English and her poetry has been formed from her own experiences as chronicled in her “Journeys of Life” which has inspired many readers across the globe.
This book is her fifth Children’s book focusing on -Identity, Values, Unique, Race and Self belief
The poems in this series (Vol 2) were created in the United Kingdom on the authors’ journey to a shopping mall with her daughter during the easing of lockdown restrictions during the Covid Pandemic. It was an opportunity for children to enjoy a day out with their families during the summer break. This experience brought back childhood memories for both the author and her daughter, and which is shown through the eyes of the children in the shopping mall.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?:
i grew up in Nigeria , i was born in the United kingdom and left at the age of four with mum after i lost my dad in a car accident- you can read -My Memoirs Empowerment Defiance where i share my life stoy of Strength and Motherhood overcoming Rejection.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
i write on the train or in the middle of the night if a thought comes to mind.
i also use my notes on my mobile phone a lot.
What authors have influenced you?
i grew up in Nigeria , i was born in the United kingdom and left at the age of four with mum after i lost my dad in a car accident- you can read -My Memoirs Empowerment Defiance where i share my life stoy of Strength and Motherhood overcoming Rejection.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing and make sure you don’t give up on your dreams.
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
My publisher advised me to self publish my books and by my own ISBN’s.
What are you reading now?
i read a book in the library daily and leave it there i follow what interests me
What’s your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness is writing poems and storing them on my phone
What is your favorite book of all time?
Merchant of Venice
Things Fall Apart
When you’re not writing, how do you like to spend your time?
Vacating
Going to the Gym
Attending Yoga sessions
sight seeing
Visiting Art Gallaries
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
Animal Farm i enjoyed reading this books as a Child and also Oliver Twist was another book i enjoyed. I loved Literature.
What has inspired you and your writing style?
Identity, Values, Uniqueness
The Inspiration behind the book – Belief in your self
We are all individuals and our unique qualities are demonstrated in this inspiring book!
The Author was inspired to write about Children enjoying a day in the shopping mall with their family or foster parent showcasing each unique quality in each child in the mall.
She highlights each unique relationship a child has with their parent; exposes grey spots like disability, a father having to change a daughter, a father caring for a baby in the food court, a single parent with four young children, a black mum with a white son, a black dad with a mixed-race son
A foster parent and her children, the boy with dread locks and his mum, the Arabic girl with her parents, the Somalian
What are you working on now?
A Day on a Journey to Lakeside Shopping Mall Vol 2
What is your favorite method for promoting your work?
Book Blogs
Author Interviews
Book Promotions
What’s next for you as a writer?
To do my first Audio Book
How well do you work under pressure?
I remain Calm due to the nature of my primary role as a Social Care Manager.
How do you decide what tone to use with a particular piece of writing?
My tone has always been relaxed and consistent because i write Poetry.
If you could share one thing with your fans, what would that be?
Be Yourself.
Believe in Yourself.
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