Featured Interview With Lauren Suval
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m a twenty-something writer living in Long Island, NY (though my roots and childhood are in Brooklyn, a place that will always be a part of me).
After I graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in print journalism, I began freelancing for Psych Central, an online psychology publication. Recently, I have been writing short fictional and creative nonfictional narratives. (Fiction is definitely a medium I’d love to explore more.)
I truly value family and relationships (relationships are definitely a theme that seeps into my writing). I’m an avid tea drinker, listener of Springsteen, and lover of all things French.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I became immersed in the world of books at a young age, particularly with fiction. I have memories of going to the library during my summer breaks and taking out STACKS of novels to read — I went through a phase where I gobbled up Sarah Dessin’s books — such great ‘coming of age’ reads for those teenage years.
I started writing when I was seven — that’s when I had my first journal — such a cathartic outlet. It’s always been an interest I wanted to cultivate more and more.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
In terms of favorite authors, I probably gravitate towards the ‘women’s fiction’ genre. I love to read Elin
Hilderbrand (and virtually travel to Nantucket), Emily Giffin, Allison Winn Scotch, and Cathi Hanuer.
I’m also inspired by Internet writers who boldly wear their hearts on their sleeve and write incredibly raw and thought provoking narratives. (Violet Young, Chloe Caldwell, Stephanie Georgopulos)
Tell us a little about your latest book?
“Coping With Life’s Clutter” is an ebook that features a compilation of previously published articles that deal with the stresses of life — research and personal insight included.
In a way, this book served as a sense of ‘closure,’ since it’s writing I’ve been working on for the past few years; I was happy to have it all under one theme, so to speak.
Many of my ideas are rooted in personal truth; it’s me simply trying to sift through my own experiences in order to make sense of the world. I sincerely hope that this short guide can inspire that in you, too.
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