Euphonos Aus, Author WINGS OF EMOTION Volumes I and II PIECES OF TIME |
Euphonos Aus
has just released the second volume of WINGS OF EMOTION. Reviewers tout her
books of free verse and narrative poems as a “compilation of deep and thought
provoking poems,” particularly about romance. Euphonos says “If readers can
feel the love in their heart and remember the ones they love, my job is done.”
She
currently lives in Melbourne, is an engineer by profession, and loves to stay
at home and watch TV for relaxation, when she’s not reading, writing, or
blogging.
Don't miss the short excerpt from her most recent book following her interview.
Q: Reviewers of your previous book PIECES OF TIME say “this author has a knack for writing romance.” What makes a good romance? How do you
succeed with WINGS OF EMOTION VOLUME II?
Euphonos: The whole
spine of the “True Love” series is romance and true love. I think good romance
is more about the intimacy that develops in time beyond the world of reasons
and practical decisions.
Perhaps
the reviewers wrote this because the romance in PIECES OF TIME surpasses the
expectation of novel-romance. I should tell you, there is no iota of passion or
excitement but it is a love story of trust and belief in search of her true
love and whether destiny will bind them together.
My
new book is a sequel to the first poetry book WINGS OF EMOTION VOLUME I. Well, the
poems reflect raw emotions dealing with love, grief, loss and your inner soul.
As always, I pour my heart out and write bluntly what’s in my mind and hope I
have succeeded.
Q: How did you conceive of the story for your
newest book? What inspired you to write it?
Euphonos: There’s no
story in poetry but there’s a story in every poem I wrote in this volume
undoubtedly. My thoughts I can say are true source of inspiration. The thought
to feel free from the heaviness, the pure reflection of my soul and the ones
around me made me write these poems.
Q: You write both poetry and prose. Do you
prefer one over the other? Does writing poetry help you write prose?
Euphonos: Readers are
the best judges, I must admit. Since my first book is a collection of poems
written like a conversation in a natural language, more prose-like but sounds
less than the usual poetry substance equated with so-called rhythmic element
here and there. Yet, there is a similar pattern of recurrence that’s present.
Nevertheless, I cannot definitely agree or come to a conclusion as to what I
really write, poetry or prose. All I can say is it is a language I discovered for
myself to tell the world what I feel.
Q: How helpful is setting to telling your
story?
Euphonos: Well, the
poetry does not really have much to do with the setting. Every poem I write,
the image flashes and pictures keep me going. Like the poem, “BLUE EYED ESCAPE”
from my next book which talks about a girl who is trying to escape while the
boy admires and falls in love. So, I only see the characters and the sense of
feeling than the time or place or period. On the other hand, PIECES OF TIME has
got a lot to do with the setting. The whole story that revolves around the
protagonist, Linda happens in Gladstone {small town I created}. So, it is a
definite helpful factor, I believe.
Q: Why do readers care about your characters?
What do you do to help readers engage with them?
Euphonos: I think
characters are the driving force for any story. So, if readers can relate to
any of the characters, they will find it more engaging and keeps them
interested to the core. I feel connected with some stories when the main
character is challenging and energetic rather than playing the victim. I feel
attached when there’s emotional aspect and values. It might differ from one to
other but certainly it is in the hands of the writer to make the story come
alive.
Q: Does the concept of “villain” vs “hero”
apply to your stories? Who are the heroes in a romance?
Euphonos: Hahaha!!! So
far, there’s no villain in my story. Ian Baker, the high-school crush of Linda
closely justifies the sense of “villain” maybe!!!
Q: You
are a “techie” by profession. How do you bridge your creative and techie selves?
Do they ever interfere or help with each other?
Euphonos: Surprisingly, the techie geek in me is
dormant while I am writing. So, I never really had to try bridging between my
professional front and my writer’s world. Maybe, the urge to write from a very
young age and the love for books, the classic characters is an imprint of who I
am and what I am doing today.
Q: Do you write to entertain your readers?
Educate? Deliver a message?
Euphonos: I am sure
there is a strong reason to carve every beautiful story. Also, in today’s
world, people have wide variety of choices for entertainment. For me, I grew up
reading books and so fond of every book I read, I never feel there’s a bad book
out there or there’s a book with no message.
I
strongly believe every book has a message, something we can learn from and
entertaining in my opinion is purely an individual’s perception. Some might get
entertained watching a movie while others would enjoy spending time with
friends and so on. People who read books are so fond of them that there’s no
scope for entertainment but a sense of joyous way to spend their time.
My books have a story to be told.
There is a message in every book I write. If readers can feel the love in their
heart and remember the ones they love, my job is done.
Q: What’s next?
Euphonos: Hmmm…I have a couple of projects in
mind but it is in the interest of my heart and time I get to bring them alive.
Long before I began PIECES OF TIME or the just –released second volume of WINGS OF EMOTION, I was writing a children’s story “Poppy & Granny”. Perhaps, I
will resume working on that. It is very close to my heart. I am sure the kids
will enjoy this short story about a girl “Poppy” living in the woods with her
Granny and a cat.
Q: Tell us about Euphonos Aus. What do you
like to do when you’re not writing or working?
Euphonos: I love
watching television and just cherish being at home. Sometimes when the weather
isn’t tricky, I go fruit-picking and basically I just adore nature. Also, my
interest is settling for photography and knitting. So, that will add onto my
leisure hours.
About
Euphonos by Euphonos
“I am an avid
reader, blogger and author of
WINGS OF EMOTION Volumes 1 and II and PIECES OF TIME. Growing up reading
classics has always fascinated my belief in fairy tales. Also, I always had the
flair for writing when I was a kid. I am an Engineer by profession. But, there
is a born writer within me who has great passion to pen what I believe in.
“I
live in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, a very happening place. Yet, I
am one of those who enjoys sitting at home in my pajamas and watching
television. I love living my life the way it is and for who I am and have no
regrets. Now, don’t fall for that!!! I do have regrets. Nevertheless, the
curiosity to live my life and wish for something miraculous has never left me
peaceful. Also, you will always find me with a book in hand.
“My first work includes poetry intertwined with
human emotions of love, grief, loss of loved ones in a free verse equated with
rhythm and sometimes my writing is breezy. You’ll find me lovable.”
About WINGS OF EMOTION Volume II
What lies beyond the poet’s mind?
A
chance of unknown fate, Poems that speaks one’s life, regrets that come uninvited while living a
wonderful imperfect life with a sense of happiness and wishful ways to spend
rest of our lives is what it is all about the second volume.
Excerpt
A profound testament to unconditional love, loss
and hope, this free flowing verse paints a picture of the first breathless
moments of new love to the heartache of letting go. Each word is a swath of elegance and grace that will linger
in the halls of your memory for years to come.
Links
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can reach her @AeuphonosBook
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