Paulo’s Comments (group member since Mar 26, 2013)

Paulo’s comments from the Ask Paulo Coelho - Tuesday, April 2nd! group.

Camila wrote: "Paulo and Margo,

I think this didn't even happen to begin with! There should've been a better way to set up the discussion date or something, I always wished for this moment but I feel like you an..."
Camila I just returned here to check and I notived that many people did not read my answers. We better find a way, a videocast or something like this, to connect.
Love

Ghada wrote: "Witch0o0 wrote: "Magdelanye wrote: "Its April 2...where is Paulo?"

I have the same question too !"

same here :("

I was here for most of the day!!!

Alaa' wrote: "I'm disappointed you didn't answer my Question..anyway thank you for all the great miracles that you're publishing May God bless you,
Love"

May God bless us all!

I would like to thank you all for being here today. There were over 640 posts, I wish I could answer all of you, but it is nearly impossible.
I tried to answer some questions about different subjects.
Today is the release date of "Manuscript found in Accra" in USA, but the book is already published in nearly every country.
Be welcome to follow me on
Twitter https://twitter.com/paulocoelho
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paulocoelho
or my blog http://paulcoelhoblog.com
And YES, it is me who updates the three. It is my way to get in touch with you.
May God guide your steps
Love
Paulo

Ari wrote: "When you have come to what looks like your biggest fear or breaking point what has led you through and is it similar each time?

Thanks,

Ari"

The problem is not fear itself, but being paralyzed by fear. I still have my fears (speaking in front of an audience is one of them ) but I move ahead.

Kiirsten wrote: "Thank you for sharing the experience of your journey; through darkness and light, silence and fury, mist and clear; the messages you have given the Universe are remarkable.

Thank You."

thank you. As you know, the Universe gave me the message

Daniela wrote: "Dear Paulo Coelho:
You are awesome! You are my inspiration and I love your books..

I would like to ask you many questions, but I know that you have to deal with a lot of crazy fans like me asking..."

When I click in the link to post, I only can read part of the question. So, you asked me si hablo espanol, la respuesta es SI

And there are no crazy fans. We are warriors of the light fighting for a better world. My books are part of that struggle

Lauren wrote: "I'm a high school student who is a HUGE fan of The Alchemist. After finishing the book, I was curious about your teenage years- how you dealt with adults telling you what to do and such.

Your boo..."

Good decision. At the end of the day, I ask to myself if a diploma makes really a difference. In my case, what made the difference was travelling, meeting people, and being commited to my dreams

Loren wrote: "Mr. Coelho, I want to first thank you for your writing. They are works of art. The book that stole my heart and changed my world was The Witch of Portobello. Athena enraptured me and pulled me into..."

Yes, it was a Romanian flight attendant who used to work for Austrian Airlines.

Janine wrote: "I have so many, many questions for Paulo and am constantly seeking the answers in his books, writings and blogs. That said, I do have one question for you: what is it that you would like to share w..."

It is part of the human condition to share. Everybody shares something - either love or hate.
When I was a teenager, I decided that my way to share anything was through writing.
That said, in every book you find part of my soul

Scott wrote: "'The Alchemist' was translated into 65 languages. Based on what I have heard, you are quite the traveler.
Have you been to Egypt? If so, what was the most life-changing experience or revelation..."

I've been to Egypt. And while walking in the desert, one night, I have a vision that inspired part of "The Alchemist". That's why the shepperd boy sees the pyramids at night

Bo3mmash wrote: "what will you do if you got a THOUGHT , and you are in a POSITION that you do not have a pen or sheet or you are in a place that you can't write any thing ?"

I never carry pens and notebooks with me. Important thoughts always resist

Vana wrote: "I would like to ask Mr Coelho how he perceives today's values in an ever changing world. Have our intrinsic values changed since we wrote The Alchemist?"

My new book, Manuscript found in Accra, published today in USA (but already in almost every country in the world) deals with this question

Ernesto wrote: "paulo, plzz tell us tips to write a book :)"

Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop. (Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)

Febe wrote: "As a woman who is lost and is struggling with faith and is scared of recieving and showing affection, what can you advise?Thank you and I will really appreciate your answer."

Be proud of your scars.
Be prepared to be hurt again.
And stil, keep on manifesting the energy of love

Yamama wrote: "paulo sir ..
how satisfied you are with all of your books ? and is there any book that you regret writing it or you feel that it didn't get the purpose of it ?!
with all love and respect ..
yamama"

There is one, that is not translated and did not have a new edition in Brasil - I forbade it. It was published in 1986, you probably want to know the name, but...

nisrine wrote: "Hello Paulo,
I'm reading your books not because I want to be a writer, but to live many lives in one, so I'm just wondering if what you write reveal what you're believing in truely?!
That's all."

Of course

Tracey wrote: "Hi Paulo,
I've been following and admiring your writing since I first discovered The Alchemist. I've enjoyed your books, your blog, and most recently your writing on Goodreads and Wattpad. You hav..."

I've been posting on Wattpad on a regular basis. I am an avocate of free contents.
And no, I have no plans to self-publishing books. Editors are important

Sarah wrote: "Mr. Paulo,
i don't really have questions, i just wanna thank you for inspiring us, every word you say is full of wisdom and truth, i don't know how a single person knows this much, i can't believe..."

Thank you for your support

Fotinikoklas wrote: "Paulo, thank you for this opportunity :) I am writing my first novel and it is the most passionate creative experience I have ever had. The words pour on the page from a place I do not recognise ye..."

There is no such a balance. I only sit to write when the story is already written in my soul, but from this moment on, the story takes over and I just type it