What is the best thing that I love about my work?

Is that I have a chance to share my point of view about life and how I enjoy it through my writing. Also is wonderful when someone feels identify with my work, because it reminds me that no matter that we are different human beings, we can cry, love, laugh in same ways.

What is my idea of perfect happiness?

There’s no perfect happiness, but are continous moments full of happiness, it is people that must care how long or short that moments should appear.

What is my greatest fear?

To die soon. I’m a single mother, my girl is 14 years old, and I feel that is too much for her having no father, and could be worst if suddenly I die.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?

Having trouble to find the word that can explain my feelings.

What is my greatest extravagance?

Find the love of my life once a week.

On what occasion would I lie?

When I Say I never lie.

What is the influence of role models, in my work and in my life?

Every text I’ve read, every author I had in my hands and read, leave a print on me. Just a phrase or a word stay in my mind, heart and soul, I am all the authors I read. And makes me feel complete.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?

That some people name poetry every text they read.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work?

When people approach me and ask if they can mention, the feeling I am expressing, that make me think that I am clear about what I am trying to say.

If I could, what would I change about myself?

Sleep less time, so I can write more.

What is my greatest achievement in work?

Be translated to other languages, so more people can read my words and my feelings.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city?

Any place where I can find love, no matter if it’s a pet, nature, a man. But, in general, the sensual love, the erotic one, the tantric, are part of my writing.

What is my favourite place to eat and drink, in my city?

Home… Nothing better than home. But another place outside home is an awesome Seafood Restaurant called “San Blas”.

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?

Mi daughter Scherezada, my friends, the people who always support me telling me: ” keep going! Don’t stop”!

Whom would I like to work with in the future?

With people that love art and want to grow in community and full of love.

What project, in the nearby future, am I looking forward to work on?

I’m working in a poetry edition with other poets from Latin America and also translating to italian, and I hope I can publish this year my first book in Romania.

How can you contact me?

Fb Alina Velazco-Ramos

Twitter @alinavelazco

Mail alinahelena@hotmail.com

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