1. What inspired you to write this book and explore the themes of self-discovery and personal growth? I do not think the book explores the said themes. On the part of inspiration – I was actively searching for ideas during the lockdown period and when I found the core idea – which was very exciting to me – I started right away. 2. Can you share a memorable moment or experience that influenced the creation of this story? The idea itself came to me as a nightmare. A nightmare that woke me up in a bit of panic. It stayed with me even after I had calmed down. Trying to sleep again, I slowly mulled over it and I saw how good an idea it would be to do this as a book. That same night I tried to look for a starting point for the idea I had and soon enough I remembered a personal experience of mine. Next morning I put these two together and started the book. 3. How do you approach creating relatable and authentic characters in your writing? With ‘The Ferryman’, the main char...