AUTHOR INTERVIEW – Zambian Poet

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Full Names;

MUNTANGA DENNY MOONDE

How long have you been writing?

Since 1994

What made you decide to become a writer?

My time at school when I took Literature in English as a subject.

What sort of training have you undertaken towards becoming a better writer?

Apart from online and other research, none.

How long did it take you to write this poem (Precipitation is Upon Us)?

This took me half a day.

What is your work schedule like when you are writing? Do you follow a routine?

No routine, though I like it quiet
What else have you written about? 

Varies from social, political and some stuff for kids.
Where do you get your ideas from, for your writing?

Ideas are generated from the environment around, generally anything goes.
Do you ever get writer’s block? If so, how do you deal with it?

Once in a while. How do I deal with it? Am not too sure.
What do you think makes a poem?

Creating something that can be pictured in one’s mind, something that can be referred to. Sometimes just something plain laughable this world sometimes is too serious for seriousness!

What do you feel most comfortable writing about?

As above
Is there a message in this poem? If so, what is it?

Yeah, we tend to complain when nature is there for us to utilise. Laziness is a sure way to a pauper life style.
How many books have you written?

None

What is your favourite piece of writing among the pieces you have done?

I like my work but maybe a few standout say…..Dangled Carrot, Mmmm, Drunk Driving and 88 Piano Keys
What book has influenced your life the most?

I am inspired by most work I read.
What are your future plans regarding your writing?

I would like to publish an e-book
What do you like to do when you are not writing?

Reading, playing soccer or watching movies.
What are the major problems writers face in Zambia, in your opinion?

How to get work published, a central place where writers can share ideas.
What sort of infrastructure do you think will help upcoming writers?

More libraries with updated information/internet facilities in short a resource centre that is well stocked.
What essentials do writers require to write effectively?

I think we need to be well read and ready to accept assistance
Have you got any suggestions for other writers?

Share your work don’t take it to the grave with you.
What are your current projects?

Trying to have my first e-book out by 4^th quarter of the year.

What else can you tell us about yourself?

I was a member of the writers association of Munali Secondary School, serving as secretary for two years. We also formed a parallel group earlier on for creative writers and had the notice board posted with articles.

Thank you for sharing with us.

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