Andri Khairalla
Anastasia, Battling Schizophrenia – novel

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How important is writing to you?

Writing for me is a way of expression. Everything that I think, feel, dream, review, worry comes out effortlessly through the words. It is the means that leads to the purification of my soul and spirit. For me, writing is very important, because through it the innermost parts of my mind and soul are captured.

"I not only believe that I made the right choice with iWrite, but I am confident and this is confirmed not only by the final result, but also by the excellent cooperation I have had so far with the publisher."

How did you feel when your book was published and you held it in your hands for the first time?

When the book was published I went to the publisher's offices to pick up the original. My emotions were mixed… I felt joy and anticipation together, but what I finally felt when I held it in my hands is indescribable. It was like holding my child in my arms. My brainchild, which after months of writing, editing, pagination, cover preparation, printing press has now arrived in my hands. I looked at the cover, caressed its pages, I saw that it now had an identity, it was a perfect and complete book and even all mine. The feeling of holding the book in my hands is completely different from seeing it on the computer screen. The end result exceeded my expectations.

Why do you think you made the right choice with iWrite.gr?

I don't just believe that I made the right choice with iWrite, but I am confident and this is confirmed not only by the final result, but also by the excellent cooperation I have had so far with the publisher.

Do you want to tell us a few words about your collaboration with the creative team of the Publisher?

There is an atmosphere of cooperation and continuous support from the publishing house's creative team, which has left me amazed. All the guys not only had the knowledge to carry out my "project", but they also had the patience, kindness and willingness to explain everything to me at every stage of my book-in-progress, neutralize the whatever my doubts and put my worries to rest. Their knowledge, experience and professionalism are trademarks that, combined with the quality of cooperation they offer, give the best result. I am truly grateful to the creative team of the publishing house and to each and every one of them, because they literally took me by the hand and led me to the fulfillment of my dream.

During this period, the second edition of your book is released, what were your impressions of the "journey" of the book all this time?

Every book is a journey, but I didn't expect to learn so much from my own book. Where I thought everything ended with writing, I found myself in front of new paths that marked the beginning of my book's journey into the hands of readers. A soul journey my "Anastasia", for every reader, this is what I receive daily. Everyone, more or less, identifies with one of the book's heroes and writes me their own impressions and feelings. The fact that it is a true story touches and sensitizes the reader, fulfilling my purpose and goal. This is none other than the awareness and empathy of the reader, as part of my attempt to know the truth beneath the surface by getting in touch with the essence.