Ask the Author: Mandy Shunnarah
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Mandy Shunnarah
I don't think writer's block––as defined by the inability to write at all––exists. But writers will inevitably get stuck on a story, and that may halt work on that particular project until the writer gets the clarity they need. When I get stuck on something I'm working on, I try a couple of things: move to another writing project, take time to move my body, do crafts, and spend time with friends. Just make sure you come back to it eventually. :)
Mandy Shunnarah
Getting to follow my fascinations. I'm deeply curious about the world and the people in it, and being a writer allows me to immerse myself in things that interest me, and then share what I learn with others. I'm always trying to see the world in a different light, and it brings me joy to create opportunities for readers to see things differently, too.
Mandy Shunnarah
A poetry collection! I recently finished the draft of We Had Mansions, which is a book of poetry about my family, my Palestinian heritage, nature, and love. Some of the poems have won awards, which is exciting! I'm currently looking for a publisher for the collection, so stay tuned for more on that. :)
Mandy Shunnarah
I've loved reading for as long as I can remember, so whenever I get into a new hobby, I want to learn all about it. When life brought me to Ohio and I noticed there were skate parks everywhere, I wanted to learn more about the history of skating in the Midwest. I assumed that because so much had been written about the West Coast (especially California) with regard to skating, surely something had to be written about Midwest skate culture as well. After months of searching for such a book that apparently didn't exist, I decided it was time to take the advice of this old writerly saying literally: "If there's a book you want to read that doesn't exist, you have to write it." So, I did!
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