Goodreads asked J.R. Manawa:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

J.R. Manawa Keep writing, or start writing, and don't stop. You are never too young or too old to start. Don't keep your heart set on big financial success, instead write for satisfaction, or write for change.

I write because it satisfies me to create, and to bring people into those worlds I create. I also write because I'm passionate about setting a catalyst for change in the way our world pigeon-holes beautiful young people who find expression through alternative subcultures. Through my novel, Emmeline, I'm proud to support the Sophie Lancaster Foundation (www.sophielancasterfoundation.com), who's aims are to Stamp Out Prejudice, Hatred, and Intolerance Everywhere.

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