As a child, author E. Solofoni found solace in reading and the magic of being taken away into new fantasy worlds. It was also was a massive aid in improving her literacy skills. Chatting with E. Solofoni reminded me how powerful reading is and how daydreaming can boost your creativity.

We’ve heard it so often now about the negative sides to overconsumption of social media, a tool that I am self confessed to be distracted by. But in this conversation, Ellie and I talk about a time where we didn’t have social media, and let our imaginations run wild. Being inpsired by the art of anime/manga has also similarly inspired our world building, so that was a shared interest between us.

E. Solofoni is also an avid cosplayer, and you might see her dress up at her next book event, Supanova Melbourne.

Enjoy the episode!

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

02:58 E.Solofoni’s background and where she grew up

07:28 Embracing your own solitude for creativity

15:05 E. Solofoni’s writing schedule

20:12 Getting out of writing ruts

25:23 Fanning over Anime/Manga

26:40 the power of fan fiction as a creative outlet

28:30 A yap about Popmart

31:06 Cosplaying!

33:19 E.Solofoni’s publications

36:54 Writing about hope in times of adversity

47:37 What’s next for E. Solofoni

52:35 Sharing your writing with friends and family

57:59 Supanova and book events

01:01:02 Where to get in contact with E. Solofoni

E. Solofoni Links

* Instagram

* Website

* Amazon

* Linktree

* Goodreads

M.G. Hunt Links

* Instagram

* Linktree

* Threads

* Goodreads

* TikTok

* Facebook

* Website

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