Interview

What book(s) have you written?

• Kareem and khaleel finding Allah
• Kareem, khaleel and the missing kufi

When did you first realize you wanted to be an author?

Since forever, because i love telling stories since i was little

How long did it take you to write your book(s)?

Around 5 months per book, it’s a back and forth process  

What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

Usually juggle between other illustrating project because i’m originally and illustrator. So when making the book i also have to think about the illustrations, composition etc.

What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?

I like making books that makes people’s hearts feel warm and fuzzy
 

Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?

From everywhere!

What do you like to do when you're not writing?

I illustrate, play with my cats, and gardening

What does your family think of your writing?

They say it is a good start

What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

Writing can be so enjoyable!  

Do you have any suggestions to help people become a better writer? If so, what are they?

Write stories that matters to you 

What do you think makes a good story?

Stories that relates to the most important people in your life

As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?

Being a vet, paleontologist, astronaut

What is your favorite book?

Mostly children books  

Where do you live?

Jakarta indonesia