Hello, dear reader-friends.
As we brave through the dog days of summer, the presses continue to churn out
book after book with words compiled by diligent Authors who have put in the
work for our enjoyment. Today, I wish to showcase for you one such Author
who many on WordPress know as Créme de la Créme. She really needs no
introduction here as she’s a favorite among us.
Still, I managed to obtain an exclusive interview with the bestselling queen and
wish to share my findings with you. Today you will learn a little about what excites
our Mich through these four questions I posed to her…
So, thank you dearly for wanting to share more of my book and share more of me.
#1. Tell me something EXCLUSIVE about yourself/your life that readers wouldn’t
know otherwise.
I wanted to become a movie star, a model, and a beauty queen (imagine that) when
I was young. (Apart from being a writer) I don’t think I’ve talked about it ever on my
blog or social media. So I’m talking exclusively with you now. I remember forging my
parents’ signature just to get a modeling deal (please don’t follow what I did
)
because I was under age and my parents strictly told me not to enter showbiz or
modeling. When my father saw the billboard, he was so furious he demanded it to be
taken down; otherwise, he will sue the company (me being underage). Then my attempts
at stardom didn’t end there I joined in a beauty pageant which I won, and my
parents gave their blessings after nights and days of begging. After
winning, the organizer told me they’d send me in to a bigger pageant the following as
I might grow a little bit taller by then. Unfortunately, I didn’t. But it didn’t stop me
from taking on small side hustle shoots for, let’s say, notebook covers. And eventually,
I just get tired of doing it.
#2. Tell me about LOCKER and what inspired you to write flash fiction as your
next bestseller.
My creative consultant and editor encouraged me to venture into fiction writing.
I was very apprehensive at first, but the moment I started working on the concept
of the book, I was unstoppable. The writing process took me just a month. It was
the editing and the book cover concept that took a little while to finish.
#3. Who is your target audience? And If you were to leave a ‘message in
a bottle’ for that audience, what would you say?
Technically, the book is not for younger audiences as it tackles issues that are of
mature concerns such as abuse, violence, and miscarriage.
If I am to leave a “message in a bottle,” it would be “Embrace your own imagination,
for it is our imagination that will allow us to see and experience the world and life
beyond our reality.”
Aside: Readers, In my review, I concur the story is for a young audience. I believe
young people should be exposed to this kind of learning with no sugar-coating!
[But you will need to wait for my review to see how I came to this conclusion].
#4. I saw the three parts of flash “fiction” shared a commonality that gets
mentioned throughout. That was so sad. But I loved the resolution that put
me in a good place for the narrator. Tell me something about that: is it safe
to think that the ending is NOT fiction?
I admire your observation, Selma. So I must say, my concept worked so well. I wrote
each story as a stand-alone story, but if you finished reading it, you will realize that
it is, in fact, one complete novel taken into bits and pieces of flash-fiction stories. As
for the ending, I wanted to end it on a happy note – something that my readers would
be grateful about. And whether it’s a product of my imagination or not. Well, I say I am
in the same state of life as the narrator in the last story. So the sentiments are true.
Readers, Locker has been released for pre-order on Amazon, and if you wish to place
an early order, kindly click on the book image: it will take you to Amazon.
Click on the cover to visit Amazon
MICHELLE AYON NAVAJAS’ BIO
Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator.
She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot
within days of their release.
Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of
both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice.
Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the
best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone
and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual
release day, soon after the book rose to the best-sellers list as well in all other
Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have
made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List
- I Will Love You Forever, Too
- After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition
- It Ain’t Winning If Without You
- I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark
and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases
- I Will Love You Forever, Too
- It Ain’t Winning If Without You
- I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark
MICHELLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Amazon Author Page: Michelle-Ayon-Navajas
Blog: michnavs – poetry by Mich
Instagram: @poetrybymich
Facebook: Poetry by Mich
Threads.Net : Poetrybymich
Twitter : @poetrybymich
Goodreads: Goodreads author Michelle_Ayon_Navajas
YouTube: Poetry by Mich
MICHELLE OPENS UP TO ANOTHER EXCLUSIVE
“Love Happens”
The novel coming soon worldwide!!!!!
“The music stopped, and all heads turned to face the far end of the walk.
The opening to the bridal chorus started to play. Down the aisle I came.
I could not believe this was happening. I wore a strapless wedding gown
with embroidery on my bodice. Rhinestones and pearl beads were sewn
on my gown. I also wore a two-tier veil with a matching crystal headpiece.
I held a French rose silk bouquet. Dad must be watching and smiling somewhere.
You were waiting, stunning. You wore a black, single-breasted, satin tuxedo
with a white-wing collar shirt.”
Michelle Ayon – Navajas
Amazon Best Selling Author of the poetry book “I Will Love You Forever, Too”
Thanks for reading, dear friends. I’m sure Michelle is like anyone of us, and
receiving comments is one more thing that excites her. So, please leave a comment
or a congratulatory remark for this lovely human that is raising the bar for all of us
in the literary community.
(applause)
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Selma you’ve done an amazing job with this interview.
Indeed Sadje..thank you for reading me here.
My pleasure
It was easy to work with this interviewee, Sadje. Thanks for being here my sweet and for appreciating my efforts. You are sweeet.
You’re most welcome
Oh my …Selma…that introduction 🤗🤗🤗🤭🤭🤭😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️ i couldn’t contain my tears (of joy)…thank you so dearly for this amazing chance of being able to share a little of me to your readers and followers.
Thank you..Maraming salamat❤️❤️❤️
Oh you! You already have the Midas touch. You shine. Blessings. It was my utmost pleasure. XoXo
Selma, thank you so much for this fascinating and perceptive interview. I thoroughly enjoyed learning a bit about Michelle! I love the concept of ‘Locker’ and how the stories within the flash fiction tie together – I’ve pre-ordered a copy and look forward to reading it this month. As for the cover, it is very eye-catching and striking – well worth the work! Good luck to Michelle on all her endervours.
Thank you so much Annika. I hope you will enjoy the book..Blessings to you 🙏❤️
Annika, dearest. How are you? I’ve missed you …
I’m so happy to bring you one bit closer to Michelle. So happy.
Thanks for visiting and commenting dearest one.
I hope you’re not boiling like we are over here. Staying in the shade, I am. You too, please. Blessings.
Selma, bless you for your kind words. I am okay but much else going on – on the bright side my son’s graduation a couple of weeks ago! 😀
Oh no, I feel for you in the horrific heat. Luckily we have had a very dull grey July and August so far – I’ve stopped complaining and thankful not to have extreme heat from last summer when the country ws tinderdry. Today my office was so cold I put the heating on, wearing two pairs of socks and wrapped up in a rug! Please keep safe and well, may the heat let up soon for you, my friend. xx❤️
Congratulations to your son and the entire family.
Cold 🥶 oh my! Stay warm then. Blessings.
Selma you have good Amazon with interview.
Thank you so much❤️
Thanks, dearly sweet Raj. Glad you enjoyed this. 💃🏼 xo
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Great interview, and their book sounds great.
Thank you so much❤️😊
You’re Welcome
So very happy you enjoyed it D. Blessings.
such an interesting and personal interview. well done
Thank you so much Beth.😊❤️
Thanks for appreciating it, Beth. Glad you read and commented. Sending blessings.
Beautiful interview, Selma. I love the questions.
I’m glad you enjoyed it Maria🙏❤️😊
Maria, my sweet. Thanks so much. Blessing you. Stay in the shade.
It’s lovely to learn more about Mich. I enjoy her poetry and wish her every success with her new book. Thanks for a great interview, Selma. 💜
Thank you so much Colleen❤️🙏📚i appreciate you.
You’re so welcome, Mich. 💖
It’s my greatest pleasure and I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for being here. Blessings.
Thanks, Selma. 🥰
Hi Selma, what an interesting interview with Michelle. Locker sounds like an intriguing book.
Thank you so much Robbie❤️
Yes, Robbie. It is. And I appreciate your visit here.
I have you in my thoughts more than I let on. We will be ok. It’s just that we’re boiling here. Will talk soon. After the typhoon. Xoxo. Be well dearie.
Hi Selma, stay safe through the typhoon. That sounds scary.
Fascinating Interview! Intriguing book! Congratulations Selma and Mish! <3
Thabk you so much Cheryl❤️
So glad you enjoyed it, dear Cheryl. Glad for the visit. Xoxo
A fabulous interview, Selma! I loved learning more about the author and book. <3
So happy you are here, Layla. Fantastic
Thank you for such a great interview.
Likewise, Shabnam. Thanks for reading and commenting. I send you blessings. Stay cool this summer.
Thank you so much
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Such a wonderful interview with Mich and yes I learned something new about her, even though I have enjoyed her poetry and flash fiction, for quite awhile. Thank you for your time and effort. Selma, into showing us a bit more about one of WordPress’s most published and read authors. I am on my way to buy a kindle version as it takes forever (if it actually makes it) to get to Costa Rica in book form..
Blessings to you down there in Costa Rica.
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