Featured Interview With Ahmad Amani
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m from the Middle East, the world of ‘to be or not to be,’ where the third way, democracy, isn’t for mankind—at least for now it isn’t, and unfortunately now ISIS has controlled many cities in the Middle East.
I’m a graduate of the Art University in Tehran, and have worked for many newspapers in Iran.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always enjoyed playing with numbers and mathematical symbols in my mind; I drowned in mathematics but, of course, I didn’t die. Instead, slowly numbers and mathematical symbols have come to life as characters in my mind such as Mr. Six, Lady Thirteen, the Lying Line (minus) and Mr. Broken Line (from my next book). With them and a little interest in writing I could write some short stories.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite authors are William Faulkner, William Shakespeare , José Saramago, Friedrich Nietzsche.
Fantasy style is so important to me, and I like to write my story in this style. I think fantasy is a major influence on the people. In fantasy, you never have to point out or criticize anybody or any certain culture. I never like to point at a certain culture because all cultures have some strong points and some weak. Therefore, through fantasy, we can challenge cultures to reach peace.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
Big Fish is my latest book, a book has been written to my daughter. I think the feedback to Big Fish is good. For example, Math City was reviewed by Jeannie Walker (Award-Winning Author), she wrote: “It is a cute little story that I think everyone would like very much. I loved the concept of Big Fish. Children can learn that even if they do something bad, they can still change and become good kids. Being good is the best way to become popular, even if they are not a big fish who can make it rain.”
The Writing is pure, the art work is enticing, Big Fish, even to me was one that I wanted to read.
Big Fish now is free(Kindle) on Aamzon.
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