.::INTERVIEW
WITH WRITER FIRE SIA ::.
AGE
: 25
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Philippines
OCCUPATION : writer/artist
ABOUT WRITING AND YOURSELF
Tell us a little bit about yourself ?
I love
the company of friends and activities that stimulate my mind and make
me think. I enjoy movies, plays, watching and directing (small) musical
productions, as well as painting and music.
Tell
us a little bit about your childhood and how it has influence your work
and what you are now ?
A number
of the stories I tell in my writing reflect the kind of childhood I
had. Some are not necessarily my experiences though I may write them
from a narrators point of view. These are stories I've heard from childhood
friends or actual events that I have witnessed. In cases like this,
I put a personal touch in each story I write by trying to put myself
in the main characters' shoes and by imagining the events that transpired
as if they had happened to me. I enjoy writing about my past specially
the silly things I did and others did when they were young. I think
it's very nice to go back into your own childhood to see and try to
answer your own questions and listen to your own insights.
How
long have you been a writing ?
I've been
writing since January 2000, almost two years now.
What
inspires you to write ? Is it from personal experiences ?
I am greatly
inspired by personal experiences that I would never want to forget and
ironically some, I would want to remember only once.
What / who is your greatest influence ?
The "who" in my writing career will always be that one woman
who is constantly teaching and guiding me through my writing career
as well as being my very loving and caring companion.
What
is the most unforgettable moment in your career?
The very
start of it, when I wrote my very first article for a webzine.
In
your opinion, what makes an article great?
I think
that an article is great when readers can relate, feel and understand
the writers emotions, passions and more importantly, message.
What
does it takes for a lesbian writer to succeed in this industry ?
It takes a lot courage to speak out about yourself and others like you.
Courage laced with responsibility, sensitivity to others and dedication
to a cause are essential factors of success. You must be willingly understood
before you can really put your message across.
How
do you compare yourself to other women writers ?
I don't
feel like I can compare myself to others, many womyn writers are extremely
talented and experienced. We all have our own styles of writing as well
as topic specialization. Style wise though, I feel that I try to talk
to my readers as casually as possible even when I talk about sensitive
and debatable issues. I try to be sensitive to everyone's point of view
as well as say what I believe and think.
Career
Highlights ?
Writing a column for Fridae.Com
What
book are you currently reading now?
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Who's
your favourite author and your favourite literature ?
I like a number of authors, a mixture of classical and modern literature
writers. Among these are Jeanette Winterson, Amy Tan, and Alexandre
Dumas. Recently I have developed a liking for J.K. Rowling as well.
What
is your favourite quote ?
"...love will come to you hoping just because i spoke the words
that they're true as if I've offered up a crystal ball to look through
where there's now one there will be two." - Indigo Girls
ON PERSONAL LIFE
Are
you single or attached?
Seriously attached.
If
the government decided to legalize gay marriage, would you marry your
girlfriend (if you're attached and gay)?
Yes!!
Favourite
pick-up line?
"That's a nice dress, so who are you with tonight?"
How
do you define beauty ?
Beauty is best when discovered through time.
What
is 'love' ?
Love is the most inexplainable phenomenon in this world. It is sweet
and tender at it's start and peak but at times could end as bitter and
painfull as death.
