Ho Boon Sim interview

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

A little introduction:

​I'm Boon from Singapore, 34 and single. 

Currently, I'm part-timing as a food delivery rider.

When did your love of books begin?

When I was around 25, I went to a book fair with my then-girlfriend.

One of the books that caught my eye was "Anyone Can Do It" by Duncan Bannatyne.

I was a fan of Dragons' Den, so I knew who Duncan was. 

In the end, I bought the book. Page by page, I just couldn't stop. 

I think that was when my love of books begin. 

After that, I frequently visit book fairs to get books on discounts.

When did you start to have the wish to become an author?

​It was around 2 years ago. I was on the train home from work.

Some ideas came, and I just put them down on my phone. 

I didn't start off wanting to be an author. 

I was writing down notes on how I can improve my finances.

Then it hit me, why not write a book and help others too?

So I started writing. 

How have you found the process for becoming an author?

To be honest, I dived right in without any plan. I just wanted to write about what I knew.

After a while, I realized I am taking it seriously, so I did some research about writing books.

I wouldn't say it's an easy road, but I enjoyed the learning process throughout.

What would you say to those wanting to become an author?

Don't put too much thought into whether you will complete a book, or could you get it published.

If you have a story to share, start writing. 

Taking the first step is scary, but exciting at the same time!

Tell us about your book/books:

My book is called "Money in Your Twenties: Make or Break", published with Amazon KDP.

The book is about how I changed my habits, and pull myself out of a financial pit.

I wasn't financially smart back then, and I believe this is an issue for a lot of younger people.

I would be happy if my book could inspire society to be more financially responsible.

What do you love about the writing/reading community?

Everyone is very helpful, and positive. 

Positivity is an energy to be passed around.

I really appreciate it when anyone welcomes me into their community!

If you could say anything to your readers what would it be?

First and foremost, (if I had any readers at all) a big thank you!

I genuinely hope to help you change your financial habits by sharing my past experiences.

Where can people connect with you?

They can email me at he.who.writes@outlook.com.

They can also can me on Twitter (@_HeWhoWrites_), anyone can follow and DM!

I also have a website that is relatively newly constructed, but here: https://he-who-writes.wixsite.com/ho-boon-sim