Marielle Back

Tell us about the plot of your book, how the idea for the book came about, and whether the book has any concrete message you want to convey.

It was born through my own experiences of trauma, mental illness and a solid interest in diagnostics. With a vision of becoming a doctor or nurse. I have always had a rich inner world.

What inspires you most when you write?

Own experiences. And mainly the reader. How it can perceive everything, and what it needs.

Who is the book primarily aimed at and what do you hope the reader will take away after reading the book?

Young adults and young people mainly.

What do you do when you’re not writing? Please tell us a little more about yourself!

I am a lecturer, artist and write some poetry and other texts. Right now I am on sick leave and mostly painting at the moment. I also write a bit from time to time. In addition to that, I study various programs from time to time.

Are you writing anything new right now? And do you have any good writing tips for aspiring writers?

Writing fantasy is what I really wanted to focus on and not write from a first person perspective. But it ended up that I wanted to remain non-anonymous. I don’t know which would have been best. I think following your gut feeling, and where your imagination takes you.