writing. I loved literature and loved learning
about characters in stories, and how they
influence each story.
You seem to give birth to a new book every
couple of months. Tell us something about the
next one?
Truth is, I wish I could write a lot more and at a more
I also loved telling stories. I had quite an rapid pace, but writing is just not that simple. One
imagination (laughing out loud). I can has to first be inspired and feel compelled to write
remember sitting my schoolmates down under or tell that story.
a big tree telling them stories like only I could
(laughing out loud) — I realized then that I Traveling definitely fuels my imagination and inspires
had a gift when they kept asking me to tell me to keep writing. My next book is for and about
them another one. women. It will be powerful! It will ignite discussion
on many issues we face as women.
Your book A Girl Like Me has been well received
and highly acclaimed. How does that make you
feel?
knew many would identify with my story, reason for Nothing in life comes easy and so I presume the
journey to where you are today has not been
without challenges and obstacles. What has
been your biggest challenge?
the title, and they did, even boys too! I was humbled Life is a constant challenge, adversity goes hand in
by the overwhelming support from readers. This led hand with success. I don’t focus so much on my
me to writing children’s books to help make a challenges and adversities — I see them as a part of
difference. I believe the children are the future. If we life. As I evolve, some of the things I thought were
mold them and teach them the right things early, it set backs were actually blessings in disguise, so I just
can save us from a lot of the problems we face embrace and learn from it all. The goal is to grow
today. If we focus more on prevention, we won’t and be better.
"A Girl Like Me,” gave birth to my writing career. I
need to worry about the cure.
Did you have any fears or apprehension putting
your work out there?
We all face the fear of criticism and being judged,
"If you don’t
conquer your fears,
so there was that initial fear of rejection and not
being good enough, but I overcame that really quick.
There’s just no time or room for fear to define or
dictate our lives, and deter us from our path and
purpose. We must press on!
you will keep attracting
them."
How has fellow Manmay LaKay received you and
your work?
I've been very fortunate to have the unwavering
support of the Saint Lucian people. They have truly
been very gracious and supportive of my work. I
remain humble and thankful.