Ijen Kim
I remember being about five or six and suddenly having the awful realisation that I was locked into being only me and could not live different lives and see the world from different angles. Writing makes that possible in a way.
Also, books were often a tremendous help to me along my road in my life. They were variously friends, mirrors, sources of solace, the means by which I would journey before it was ever possible to see the wider world. They gave me hope and perspective. I'd like to think that for someone else, my writing too might someday be a window, a candle, a friend.
Also, books were often a tremendous help to me along my road in my life. They were variously friends, mirrors, sources of solace, the means by which I would journey before it was ever possible to see the wider world. They gave me hope and perspective. I'd like to think that for someone else, my writing too might someday be a window, a candle, a friend.
More Answered Questions
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more