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Alicia Keys

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Passionate about my work, in love with my family and dedicated to spreading light. It's contagious! ;-)

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Hi Alicia! I find your music so inspiring, so I'd love to know: what music do you listen to while you are writing? What do you do when you're stuck - busy, tired, uninspired, whatever the reason - to write the next thing?

Alicia Keys It depends what music I’m listening to. Sometimes I’m listening to classic songs that have inspired me through the years. Sometimes I’m discovering ne…moreIt depends what music I’m listening to. Sometimes I’m listening to classic songs that have inspired me through the years. Sometimes I’m discovering new music that may inspire me to think about things in different ways. Sometimes I’m not listening to anything at all and I’m just being quiet.

If I don’t have anything that’s really striking me to write about, I’ll just start to do other things: I’ll read, I’ll go see a really interesting exhibit at a gallery, I’ll just meditate and get more internal and quiet so that I can hear more clearly. Sometimes, I’ll just journal about my day. Even if it seems mundane and boring, there are always interesting ways to look at things. Sometimes, it’s also good to just back away from things, and let them breathe, give them space.(less)

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What inspired you to start writing a book? Was it dedicated to anyone in particular?

Alicia Keys The first book I wrote was called Tears for Water, which was inspired by my life experiences at that time and my love for poetry. The inspiration
behin…moreThe first book I wrote was called Tears for Water, which was inspired by my life experiences at that time and my love for poetry. The inspiration
behind all of my writing comes from my need for self-expression. When I create - whether a poem, a song, or a book - it makes me feel alive to what is happening around me and enables me to connect with others in a more honest, soulful way.

My children's book, Blue Moon, was inspired by becoming a mother and wanting to explore how to introduce new cultures, styles, faces and sounds to a child's world. I think diversity is so important and that’s why each book in The Journals of Mama Mae & LeeLee series will focus on different parts of the world and their cultures. I want to explore what those worlds sound and look like for children, and illustrate how we all have the same fears, concerns and worries - no matter where we live, what we look like, or if we are seven years old or 70 years old. Children's books are a beautiful thing because they allow you to not only tell a story, but also visually illustrate a new world for the reader. (less)

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	More Myself: A Journey by Alicia Keys (Goodreads Author), Michelle Burford 4.14 avg rating — 18,604 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys (Goodreads Author), Andrew Weiner (Goodreads Author), Brittney Williams (Illustrator) 3.81 avg rating — 1,743 ratings — published 2022 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tears for Water 3.92 avg rating — 1,014 ratings — published 2004 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Songs in A Minor: Songbook 4.70 avg rating — 40 ratings — published 2001 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	As I Am: Songbook 4.78 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2008 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Blue Moon by Alicia Keys (Goodreads Author), Jessica Walton, Cheryl Abood 4.12 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alicia Keys - Unplugged 4.76 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2006 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alicia Keys - Note-for-Note Keyboard Transcriptions 4.94 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Diary of Alicia Keys by Alicia Keys (Goodreads Author), Hal Leonard Corporation 4.59 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2004 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alicia Keys - The Element of Freedom - Piano, Vocal and Guitar Chords by Alicia Keys (Goodreads Author), Hal Leonard Corporation (artist) 4.60 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2010 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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