George Papathanasiou
Beauty Stopped at the Eyelids - novel

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How important is writing to you?

Writing for me is a prerequisite of my existence, since from a young age I wanted to be nothing but a writer. It brings me into harmony and balance with life. I have been writing since I was a child and since then I understood that writing was the flame that warmed my soul. The breath that gives me strength on the one hand to be able to face the difficulties and trials of life and on the other hand to create a new world from scratch. A new world, which finally frees me from all pain, relieves me and gives me completeness and bliss, especially when I talk about the beauty of life and about love.
When I write, I feel that my heroes, feelings, images, words, are now in my hands not as hostages but as an extension of my soul. I feel like a creator who, from nothing and from darkness, with one of his words, begins to slowly create the light that gradually illuminates a new world more and more.
In writing, I love the enormous potential that inspiration gives you. I drop a seed in the field of my soul and begin to water it, watch it blossom and rejoice in its harvest seeing it complete. I do the necessary work until I feel that no more changes are acceptable.

"Writing for me is a prerequisite of my existence, since since I was little I wanted to be nothing but a writer. My choice had to do with the fact that Source Standard Editions was, and is, close to young writers... it is close to defending and highlighting new talents and writers, giving them the opportunity to make their work known.”

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

I felt as if my heart was warmed with a wave of unprecedented emotion. Finally, I was holding it in my hands with admiration. It was the vindication of my efforts. The reward of my efforts, the appreciation of my work and my reward. I think my dream from childhood, with my first book, came true. And this created a sense of responsibility for me realizing that this was only the beginning.

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

My choice had to do with the fact that Standard Source Publications was, and is, close to young writers. I liked this because it shows another way of thinking that goes hand in hand with the freshness, vibrancy and enthusiasm of new creators. This publishing team is close to defending and highlighting new talents and authors, giving them the opportunity to make their work known.

Your first impressions of the "journey" of your book, which has just begun?

From the first presentation of my book until today, I have received the recognition and love of readers. This fills me with joy because the people who have read it so far have loved my work. Their response and warm words make me feel more and more grateful. It gives me the necessary strength to continue writing. To travel the world and make him, as soon as he closes the book, feel that he has left a sweetness inside him.