by Solene | Jan 9, 2019 | Interviews
Every day after lunch, I used to walk over to a French bakery near my flat, order a Soy Chai Latte and write, write, write until they kicked me out. That’s where I met Claire. Standing behind the counter with a smile, she greeted me warmly. It only took a couple...
by Solene | Oct 11, 2018 | Interviews
On Facebook… That’s how I first met Claire. After chatting a few times, we caught up for coffee. Our conversation led me to believe that she was pretty worldly but, then again, most people I meet these days have that in common. A few weeks later, I had the...
by Solene | Sep 4, 2018 | Interviews
A couple of months ago, I took part in a Book Fair at Richmond Library. There, amongst 30+ authors, is where I first met Anna. She introduced herself to me with a smile that lit up the entire room. Her warmth drew me in and her personal story stirred up my curiosity....
by Solene | Aug 8, 2018 | Interviews
At school, art was my favourite class. Creative projects were the only ones I was actually excited to work on and didn’t leave to the last minute. Sadly, it quickly became clear that: (a) Maths – rather than art – was what I was pressured to focus on (b) I wasn’t...
by Solene | Jul 10, 2018 | Interviews
They say ‘actions speak louder than words’. Fair point, although… Some words trigger action Some words inspire others Some words ignite change Those are the words young Australian-born Indian Joseph Kolapudi uses when he speaks to rooms full of children, youth and...
by Solene | Apr 30, 2018 | Interviews
A few months ago, I was having coffee with a new friend when she mentioned a community called TCK Town – the short form for Third Culture Kid Town – a place for those who grew up beyond borders to connect, exchange ideas and make friends. “You should join,” she said....
