Featured Interview With Slavica Joković
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a Doctor of Economics, Independent Researcher, Senior Economic Policy Advisor with extensive experience and track record, with many years of experience in the General Association of Civil Engineering, and a Public Procurement Expert with more than 10 years of relevant experience; specialized in the area of public procurement at the ILO`s International Training Centre in Turin, Italy; certified trainer in the field of public procurement in the Western Balkans and Turkey; published 12 books and over 70 articles by various international and local publishers; Member of the academic research network “Public Contracts in Legal Globalization”, Associate Member of the Procurement Law Academic Network-The PLAN Network, American Writers & Artists Inc. (AWAI) Member, Readers` Favorite 2017 International Book Award Contest Giveaway Prize Winner for the eBook ”Winning Public Procurement Contracts in Serbia-Manual”, 2017
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At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I loved to read a lot. I read different books, starting with children’s books, then books about the Wild West, and novels by famous writers, such as Victor Hugo and Leo Tolstoy. It even happened to me that I read some novels two or more times, first in my early youth, and then after a few years, when due to experience it left a different impression. At that time, I had no idea that I would later write books myself, but everything was based on my great love for reading.
Since I spent years investing in my education, I read many books on economics, international economic relations, finance, law, etc. After all, it is not surprising that I started writing books in the business and finance genre.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My first works, articles, and books are related to my education and professional training in economics. I graduated from the Faculty of Economics and postgraduate studies, with a master’s and doctorate, in economics. As a doctor of economic sciences, I wrote scientific and professional papers in economics, which I published in domestic and international journals (over 70 papers).
When it comes to what influences my writing the most, it is books. If I had to single out one contemporary writer, it is Paulo Coelho who symbolizes the phenomenon of success with his work.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
This year I published my new book titled THE UNUSUAL STORY.
THE UNUSUAL STOEY is a collection of short stories and articles about creativity and life’s paradoxes. The articles talk about creativity in the form of creative writing, covering topics, from inspiration to financial independence. The short stories are based on true events from real life which is full of twists and turns. In them, facts and feelings intertwine.
Why THE UNUSUAL STOEY – is up to the readers to find out. It includes: “Inspiration for Writing: Road to Santiago”, “Ways to get financially ahead”, “Celebrity Memoirs”, “An Unusual New Year’s Story”, and other short stories.
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