Q. How long have you been writing, or when did you start?

A. I started writing between ages 12-13.

Q. What inspired the idea of the book?

A. I've always written about different kinds of experiences from my relationships. Typically, to express feelings that went unsaid. So, I chose to use those previous situations for the book.

Q. How did you come up with the title?

A. Originally, I was planning on naming the book Poems To My Ex, but I didn't like the way it sounded even though it's a book of poems. So I decided on Letters To My Ex due to writing these poems in the format of a letter and never sending them.

Q. How many books have you written, and which is your favorite?

A. I have 3 unpublished books that I wrote in high school. I have 1 published and 2 set for release in 2023. All of them are my favorite. I don't think I can choose one.

Q. Do you play music while you write — and, if so, what’s your favorite?

A. I actually don't. I write at random, but when I do listen to music, I definitely cling to old school r&b. Music from the 70s and 80s

Q. Where do you get your inspiration?

A. My inspiration can come from anywhere. It can be from an argument, watching a movie, having a lingering thought, or after listening to music.
For example: when I wrote my poem "Pressured," I heard this song on the radio from a group named Chicago, and the name of the song was called "Love Me Tomorrow."" The part of the song that says 'She Loves Me And That's All I Need To Know.'' Stuck in my mind until I started writing, and that's how I created Pressured.

Q. Who is the author you most admire in your genre?

A. I have several, but I've always admired Maya Angelou the most.

Q. What part of the book did you have the hardest time writing?

A. The about the author page. I had no idea what information to include or not include. I also didn't want to feel as though I was being boastful.

Q. What were the key challenges you faced when writing this book?

A. Backlash from exes thinking that I was defaming their character when I was writing about my feelings towards situations that occurred. Or being questioned if a specific poem was written about them. Also, figuring out which poems to use. I've written so many and wanted to use them all for the book, but some topics were repetitive.

Q. What do you hope your readers take away from this book?

A. Always talk about what you are feeling after an argument. If it can't be discussed at that moment, then write it down and read it to your partner. Do not let your feelings go unheard. Some thing I wish was said to me.

Q. How do you come up with the titles to your poems?

A. Most of my poem titles are named after the situation that occurred, and some are named after the lingering thought I had.

Q. How long did it take you to write this book?

A. The contents of the book have been written over a 10-year period. Some written a couple of days before the book was published.

Q. Whom do you trust for objective and constructive criticism of your work?

A. I am honestly my worst critic. I am so very hard on myself when it comes to my writings. Especially if I get stuck and can't finish it. But I also allow a few of my closest friends to make the judgment call of whether the poem is good or not. They offer me a lot of good feedback that I neglect to use depending on the poem.

Q. Who is the "Ex" that is talked about in the book?

A. So the "Ex" is not an actual person, the "Ex" is actually situations that I have experienced in my previous relationships, I used the word "Ex" as a metaphor. Even though I referenced my 10-year relationship.

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