Q&A
Tell us something interesting about yourself:
When I was little, my dream was to become a runway fashion model.
Current job title:
Author / Writing Coach.
How would you describe your identity?
Bulgarian-American.
Tell us your favourite medium for reading:
Physical books in paperback.
Tell us your favourite location for reading:
In bed, early morning or at night.
Book title:
Sunday Rain.
What inspired your creative process in writing or illustrating your book?
A childhood memory of playing in the summertime rain.
Favourite character or moment from the book – and why?
Elliott — my main character — because he’s based on me as a kid.
What themes or messages does your book raise?
Moving away, making new friends, using your imagination and imaginative play to help you through challenging transitions, the love of books and reading, the power of stories, the courage to step outside of your comfort zone, and winning with kindness.
How would you describe your artistic or writing style in three words?
Heartfelt, humorous, lyrical.
Favourite illustration – and why?
My favourite spread is the one where Elliott is playing with his new friends on an imaginative island, because there’s such joy in that illustration!
