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David Khalaf
Hi Aidan! I plan on doing three main books and three novellas. The novellas will come out sometime around May, and the main books sometime around November. So there will be something to read every six months. Woot!
David Khalaf
Hi Jason, thanks for the question. I think the one piece of advice I would carry into the new year is to BE AUTHENTIC -- both in my writing and in my life. Good writing starts with authentic characters, people we can believe and relate to. These characters may do extraordinary things, but they are rooted in an authenticity that touches something universal.
It's a good mantra to carry into my personal life as well. As much as I want to impress others and put my best foot forward, what people really want is someone authentic. When people see my wounds, my flaws, and my scars, they can better relate to me. They can trust me more because they can see that I'm not putting up a perfect facade.
My need for perfection, both in writing and in life, is my biggest challenge to being authentic. My goal for the coming year is to strive to be more imperfect.
It's a good mantra to carry into my personal life as well. As much as I want to impress others and put my best foot forward, what people really want is someone authentic. When people see my wounds, my flaws, and my scars, they can better relate to me. They can trust me more because they can see that I'm not putting up a perfect facade.
My need for perfection, both in writing and in life, is my biggest challenge to being authentic. My goal for the coming year is to strive to be more imperfect.
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