Indie Authors Uncovered - Meet the person behind the pages - Sara Macri - Historical Fiction
Where were you born?
Canada.
Where do you live?
Windsor (Ontario) in Canada.
Do you have fur babies?
Yes, one adorable kitty named Kaiser Wilhelm.
Do you use a pen name?
Nope, I'm cool with using my own name.
What kind of writer are you?
- Vintage Typewriter, Old School Notebook and pen Writer
- Modern Day : Laptop or PC Writer
Name one book you loved as a kid - one you loved as a new adult - and one you love now.
- Sleepy Hollow as a kid.
- All the things we cannot say, as a new adult.
- The German Midwife.
Is there an author you look up to? Or had an influence on your craft?
I would say I appreciate many authors from Mario Puzo to Mandy Robotham.
They influence me in the sense that they created complex characters and weren't afraid to ask the uncomfortable questions.
How would you describe your craft in one sentence?
Organized chaos of the best order.
At The Dreamer's Bookshop, we embrace diversity and advocate for invisible illnesses. How do you feel about those topics? Do you include messages in your writing?
I am a firm believer in educating the community at large about invisible illness and mental health.
In my book Overcoming Omertà, the MMC (Male Main Character) suffers from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), and anxiety. Though in the 50s those illnesses were not highly understood and a lot of people suffered because of it.
In the book there are a few scenes where Adi is clearly experiencing a panic attack and that draws from my own personal experiences of suffering from panic attacks all my life.
Do you have red lines when it comes to writing/reading?
I would say that extreme fetish storylines such as step relations etc.
While I understand that it takes all kinds to make the world go round, I feel like those storylines make me a bit uncomfortable.
Was there a review that touched you more than others?
My book is still new, so I haven't had many reviews yet, but I feel proud that my parents, both of whom aren't big readers are both reading my book right now and that just touches my heart.
If someone asked you why you write, what would you answer in one sentence?
I would say I write to help bring that moment of happiness to someone, even if it's just one person.
Which book are you most proud of and why?
So far I would say Overcoming Omertà is my pride and joy, though my current WIP (Work in Progress) maybe my crowning jewel.
What would you tell an aspiring writer?
I would say just put pen to paper and sort out the nitty-gritty later.
What's a wish you have for yourself as an author?
My biggest wish is to make a difference in at least one person's life through my stories.
What's a wish you have for yourself as a person?
I wish for myself to always take time to enjoy the little things.
Do you have a message for your audience?
My message would be to do what you love even if it scares you.
This life is fleeting, and we need to make the most of the one shot we have.
