Amra 's Armchair Anecdotes
The Evolution of an Author: From Young Reader to Award-Winning Writer
20 Apr 2025
Send us a textAmra shares her personal journey from childhood reader to award-winning author, exploring how she discovered her authentic voice after years of commercial detours and rejections.• Growing up as an avid reader who found escapism and hope in books• Finding early success with a fiery article about racism and injustice• Navigating the traditional publishing world with a literary novel• Detour into romance writing that ended in disappointment• Life-changing advice: "Write something no one else can write"• Writing a memoir about her mother's mental illness and migrant experience• Discovering her strength in using personal stories to find universal truths• Current focus on crime fiction that incorporates human rights advocacy• Learning that authentic writing is more fulfilling than chasing commercial success• Embracing evolution as a natural part of the writing journeyI'd love to hear about crossroads you're facing in your writing journey and what you're struggling with. Let me know if there are specific topics you'd like me to address in future episodes. You can find show notes and a special handout at amrapayalich.com/podcast. Keep writing and remember that your story matters.Welcome to Amra’s Armchair Anecdotes! I’m Amra Pajalić—writer, teacher, and storyteller. Pull up a chair, and let’s dive into stories about writing, life, and lessons learned—sharing wisdom from my armchair to yours.Episodes are posted every second Monday. You can subscribe on your favourite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodcastIndex, YouTube, or RSS, all directories Episode show notes are transcripts at https://www.amrapajalic.com/podcast.html
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