Abdullah Mansoor

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What book(s) have you written?

  • My dad is...
  • I love Allah
  • Kalbi's Kennel
  • 52 Poems for 52 Weeks

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

During secondary school

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

2 years 

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

Balanced between full tone work and writing, so loosely evenings and weekends.

What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?

Using colloquialisms from England
 

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

Life experience and observations around me

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

Watch football

What does your family think of your writing?

My children love it and are proud of the achievement

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

Always having the audience in mind, as what's in my mind may not transfer well for others to understand.  

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

Make notes, whether that's on paper or on your phone or even a voice note. It's helps when your putting your thoughts together.  

What do you think makes a good story?

A story or narrative that the reader can follow and perhaps a personal touch.

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

A designer or something creative, so this fits that I suppose!

What is your favorite book?

Picture book would probably be 'My Perfect Pet' but I also love poetry, both classical and modern.  

Where do you live?

Leicester / United Kingdom

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Please share 10 Random facts about yourself for your readers!

  1. I am Bangladeshi in origin.
  2. I love football.
  3. I support Liverpool FC.
  4. I grew up in London, UK.
  5. I like to eat chicken.
  6. I love ice cream - favourite is Magnum.
  7. Favourite season is Autumn.
  8. I've lived in 3 different countries.
  9. One been resident in 4 cities.
  10. My favourite superhero is Batman.
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