Ask the Author: Liora-Elber H. Rivory
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Liora-Elber H. Rivory
The idea for The Art of Connection came from reflecting on fleeting encounters that profoundly shaped my life. I wanted to explore how embracing the unpredictable can transform not just relationships but ourselves.
Liora-Elber H. Rivory
Inspiration often finds me in the quiet details of everyday life—a fleeting smile, the rhythm of a conversation, or the hush of solitude. Writing becomes my way of making sense of these moments, turning them into something universal.
Liora-Elber H. Rivory
I’m exploring how vulnerability and spontaneity shape our connections in an increasingly curated world. My next project dives into the courage it takes to embrace the unexpected in love and life.
Liora-Elber H. Rivory
Write with courage and curiosity. Embrace imperfection—it’s where authenticity lives. Observe the world deeply, and trust that your unique voice matters. Most importantly, keep writing. Always.
Liora-Elber H. Rivory
What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Liora-Elber H. Rivory
Writer’s block is an invitation to pause and listen. I step away, immerse myself in nature, or revisit a favorite book. Often, the quiet spaces remind me why I write—and the words find their way back.
Liora-Elber H. Rivory
The woman in the photograph smiled back at me, even though I hadn’t smiled first. It wasn’t until she stepped out of the frame that I realized I was home alone.
Liora-Elber H. Rivory
If I could step into any fictional world, it would be the Paris of Les Misérables. I’d walk its winding streets, share bread with Jean Valjean, and sit quietly with Hugo’s characters, learning resilience and grace in their company.
Liora-Elber H. Rivory
This summer, I’m diving into Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer for its poetic wisdom, Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen for its layered humanity, and revisiting Rilke’s Letters to a Young Poet—timeless nourishment for the soul.
Liora-Elber H. Rivory
The quiet, serendipitous encounters—like the stranger who changed my life with a single sentence—would make the perfect plot. Each meeting holds a mystery: the untold "what if" of human connection.
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