Today, I am interviewing debut author and woman-empowerer, Shivon Gunalan. Shivon’s passion is helping women find their voice and reach their full potential. Her journey inspired her to write “A Divine Connection,” which is available now. Read Shivon’s interview to learn more about her inspiration and also her advice for surviving quarantine.
WHAT MAKES YOU GET OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING?
The possibility of adventure, and what good things lie await for me to receive.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BEGIN WRITING?
I have always loved to write. The plot for my divine connection started as a dream and I wanted readers to have a love story that offers hope.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR WRITING PROCESS? DO YOU PLOT, PANTS, OR “PLANTS”?
I would describe it as “pants”. I usually have an idea, and I build on that by introducing the right characters into the story.
wERE THERE ANY EVENTS SURROUNDING YOUR INSPIRATION FOR “a dIVINE cONNECTION?”
It was during lockdown and a single woman, I was trying to meet new ppl. But I felt so drawn to a story in the bible that created chance encounters. That was my inspiration.
IS WRITING YOUR PRIMARY INCOME, OR DO YOU HAVE ANOTHER CAREER?
Writing is for passion. I have a full time job.
dO you have passions outside of writing?
Yes. I am a strong advocate of empowering women and creating a new generation leaders. I blog and do youtube interviews in line to this.
What do you like to read?
I love to read leadership and motivational books.
What is the best advice you received?
You can go as high as you want if you dare to dream big.
Do you have any advice for coping with COVID/quarantine?
Use the time wisely to follow your passion. Cherish the people you love.
If you could receive an answer to one question, what would that question be?
How have I impacted your life?
For more information on Shivon’s work, check out her social media at the links below and don’t forget to support her by purchasing her works.
Shivon’s Website: https://shivongunalan.com/
Shivon’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShivonGunalan/
Shivon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivongunalan/
Shivon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivonAaria
Shivon’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8AWtbgLR8BAGIqHPZVob3A?view_as=subscriber
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