Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into writing?
I work and live in London, working in financial services, having a regular job but also breathing with a creative spirit and pursuing my different hobbies such as writing and painting on the side. I’ve always enjoyed keeping a journal but this was on and off. When I was at school – writing was coming my way quite easily but I had a horrible teacher of Polish literature and that definitely discouraged me to pursue my ideas. That brings me to a point of saying that English is my second language as I was born and educated in Poland. Then, moved to London at the age of 21 and my English language is still very far from perfect. But since I read a lot in English I thought let me write in English and get a pro editor to just correct my grammar. This is a great way of improving vocabulary and grammar in your second language. I have been always of creative spirit, painting, and writing stories came to me quite naturally. So let’s see how my creativity unfolds further and in what directions.
What inspired you to write your book?
The Sacred Mountains was my second book in fact. It follows the theme of a parable – similar to my first book about living and working with purpose – “Dreamford”. I trust stories and parables have special powers to heal us and inspire us in an unusual way. I wanted to bring a few things here together:
- a story of a girl from a small village
- an outsider story because there is so many beautiful colorful birds who feel out of place and I want them to know that there is a world they belong to
- love for mountains
- the metaphor of mountain climbing as a life story
What theme or message do you hope readers will take away from your book?
I trust there are different things for different people to relate to in the book, but the one closest to my heart is: You have your powers. Find them. Go where your home is, where your heart and soul belong to.
What drew you into this particular genre?
I trust storytelling has the power to change us and enrich our emotional intelligence.
If you could sit down with any character in your book, what would you ask them and why?
I did not expand much on the mother character- I wonder why did she stay in the village, and who she really was.
What social media site has been the most helpful in developing your readership?
Your own blog is always a good source and I am a big fan of Instagram.
What advice would you give to aspiring or just starting authors out there?
I’d say – just open a word document and start plotting things together, then change them a few times, leave it for some time to forget the story, go back to it, improve and just keep opening your word document and don’t wait for a full story to unfold in your mind, it comes to you more as you start typing!
What does the future hold in store for you? Are any new books/projects on the horizon?
I will definitely write another part of the Sacred Mountains and bring the themes together again, just like I brought Dreamford’s story in The Sacred Mountains together.
About the Author
Kinga was born in Poland and now lives in London. She writes inspirational stories on personal and professional development, work, and travel on her blog: http://www.kinga.blog. Kinga is certified by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and is a Qualified Performance Coach and talent hunter. Besides writing and creative living, Kinga is a keen traveller, speaker, painter, foodie, and social media junkie.
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