You are so famous and well known that you have many agents, who directs your logistics. Do they have any influence on your work, on contents of novels? In which field of your work you let them influence on you? Are you the one who determines the title of the novel? Is the lawfulness of market that, what limits you by an volume of your work, rhythm of publishing?
I have only one agent: Monica Antunes. We have had a profound bound for over 20 years and we grew together, we walked along the path. She has been my ally & my friend. I don’t know where I would be today without her support and dedication.
She helps me when it comes to dealing with the publishing houses but has no say in the creative process. This, of course, includes the title of my books.
I maintain my independence regarding, as you say, ‘ the laws of the market’. I can’t think of this when I’m confronted with the necessity of writing. I first and foremost write for myself.
Once the book is brought to life, it’s normal that I turn myself towards others in order to present it to the world: my agent, the publishing houses, the booksellers. This chain brings me to the hands of my readers: the harbor that welcomes my dreams and questionings.
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No agent for me, but a cast director that is always following me in my project, even if I'm in a hurry ;)
Christine is her name. “Christ in” I always think about her. She's so good with me. She does not hesitate to remind me my skills and my faults, and i thank her a lot for that.
Still I spent my day in anger. and I forgot to invite myself in the tent.
Have all a lovely summer.
I really want to learn Portuguese so that I can read your novels in their original language. I am sure that there are much more to enjoy, learn and understand.
Thanks for writing what you believe.
Thanks for not being biased.
Thanks for giving yourself a chance to learn more about Arabs, who have been deprived of their right in being understood and respected for who they are.
No agent for me, but a cast director that is always following me in my project, even if I’m in a hurry ;)
Christine is her name. “Christ in” I always think about her. She’s so good with me. She does not hesitate to remind me my skills and my faults, and i thank her a lot for that.
Still I spent my day in anger. and I forgot to invite myself in the tent.
Have all a lovely summer.
It is good for you to have someone you can trust and rely on ..you have both built up a nice work/friend relationship by the sounds of it ..thats how it should be .
Blessings Tania
Dearest Paulo and friends,
I think the root of your success is because, first and fore most, you write for yourself. Not to make money, not to prove anything, you just write. I admire that.
Thank you for being
Yajna
“L’important n’est pas dans ce que je fais,
c’est ce que je deviens en le faisant.”
Je ne sais pas qui a écrit cela.
Certainement un guerrier de la Lumière.