Ask the Author: Kamil Ali
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Kamil Ali
At age fifteen, I had an encounter with the paranormal, when I attended the funeral of a deceased relative.
I stood over her body lying in the coffin and dared myself to do the unthinkable.
She had not liked me in life but this had not dissuaded me from an attempt at a spiritual connection in death. I gave her the opportunity to prove me wrong.
Too scared to glance at her eyes, I focused on her forehead and asked her to become my 'guardian', omitting the word, 'angel'.
The night of the funeral plunged me into terror-filled nightmares, which kicked off bizarre and frightening occurrences for the weeks and months that followed.
A dark shadow pressed its presence on my back and haunted me from the corners of my eyes during my waking hours, culminating in horror-filled nightmares, whenever I failed in my desperate fight to stay awake.
Fear of ridicule caused me to bottle up my outer-worldly experiences. Each attempt to cast her off invited severe reprisals. She became bolder and more vicious in her anger.
At the edge of sanity a few months later, I rode my bicycle to her grave and confronted her with threats of damnation to hell from the church, if she did not leave me alone.
I rode away from the cemetery with a sense of escape from her malevolent clutches.
I slept for twenty-four hours and awoke with a renewed sense of wellbeing.
She has never bothered me again.
I stood over her body lying in the coffin and dared myself to do the unthinkable.
She had not liked me in life but this had not dissuaded me from an attempt at a spiritual connection in death. I gave her the opportunity to prove me wrong.
Too scared to glance at her eyes, I focused on her forehead and asked her to become my 'guardian', omitting the word, 'angel'.
The night of the funeral plunged me into terror-filled nightmares, which kicked off bizarre and frightening occurrences for the weeks and months that followed.
A dark shadow pressed its presence on my back and haunted me from the corners of my eyes during my waking hours, culminating in horror-filled nightmares, whenever I failed in my desperate fight to stay awake.
Fear of ridicule caused me to bottle up my outer-worldly experiences. Each attempt to cast her off invited severe reprisals. She became bolder and more vicious in her anger.
At the edge of sanity a few months later, I rode my bicycle to her grave and confronted her with threats of damnation to hell from the church, if she did not leave me alone.
I rode away from the cemetery with a sense of escape from her malevolent clutches.
I slept for twenty-four hours and awoke with a renewed sense of wellbeing.
She has never bothered me again.
Kamil Ali
I am currently editing the second novel of 'The Appointed collection', called 'The Order of the Mirror', along with a novel inspired by the poem, 'The Beggar' from my poetry book named, 'Profound Vers-A-Tales'. This book is entitled, 'The Beggar's Tale'. I switch between the two genres during episodes of writer's block, to keep the creative juices flowing without pause.
Kamil Ali
Depends on the project. Inspirational thoughts usually flow early in the morning when my mind is fresh and clear. Poems also come to me at that hour. The novels come from my experiences and research of history, geography and cultures.
Kamil Ali
Multiple Projects:
I'm editing 'The Order of the Mirror', the second book of 'The Appointed Collection' for submission.
I'm also writing the novel, 'The Beggar's Tale', inspired by the poem, 'The Beggar', from 'Profound Vers-A-Tales'.
I write a column called Myths, Legends & Folklore of the Caribbean in the Toronto based newspaper, Indo Caribbean World. This column is published once a month.
I'm editing 'The Order of the Mirror', the second book of 'The Appointed Collection' for submission.
I'm also writing the novel, 'The Beggar's Tale', inspired by the poem, 'The Beggar', from 'Profound Vers-A-Tales'.
I write a column called Myths, Legends & Folklore of the Caribbean in the Toronto based newspaper, Indo Caribbean World. This column is published once a month.
Kamil Ali
Write for the passion. There will be highs and lows as you present yourself to the public. Learn to accept criticism and work it to your advantage. You'll never please everyone.
Kamil Ali
Contributing to 'The Human Experience'
Paranormal Occult / Fantasy / Thriller:
The opportunity to provide a virtual setting for my readers to connect with my characters and enter their world of fantasy.
Poetry:
To share my thoughts and philosophies in verse for readers to be entertained, while digesting the realities of life highlighted by the poems.
Dawn's Spawn / Pearls Among Gems:
Early morning inspirational thoughts to get readers through the day on an elevated mood.
Paranormal Occult / Fantasy / Thriller:
The opportunity to provide a virtual setting for my readers to connect with my characters and enter their world of fantasy.
Poetry:
To share my thoughts and philosophies in verse for readers to be entertained, while digesting the realities of life highlighted by the poems.
Dawn's Spawn / Pearls Among Gems:
Early morning inspirational thoughts to get readers through the day on an elevated mood.
Kamil Ali
I write in various genres:
I'm editing 'The Order of the Mirror', the second book of 'The Appointed Collection' {Paranormal Occult / Fantasy / Thriller} for submission.
Concurrent to this project, is the creation of a novel in the drama genre, called 'The Beggar's Tale', the saga inspired by the poem, 'The Beggar', in Profound Vers-A-Tales.
I continue to write poetry and philosophical thoughts through my website and shared on social media. Depending on their relevance, they appear on my web pages called, 'Dawn's Spawns' or 'Pearls Among Gems'.
Once a month, I write 'Myths, Legends & Folklore of the Caribbean' for the Toronto based newspaper called, 'The Indo Caribbean World'.
I submit quotes and offer book giveaways on Goodreads, using unique captions to attract readers.
Writer's block works to my advantage, creating a tinge of excitement whenever I flip to an alternate project.
I'm editing 'The Order of the Mirror', the second book of 'The Appointed Collection' {Paranormal Occult / Fantasy / Thriller} for submission.
Concurrent to this project, is the creation of a novel in the drama genre, called 'The Beggar's Tale', the saga inspired by the poem, 'The Beggar', in Profound Vers-A-Tales.
I continue to write poetry and philosophical thoughts through my website and shared on social media. Depending on their relevance, they appear on my web pages called, 'Dawn's Spawns' or 'Pearls Among Gems'.
Once a month, I write 'Myths, Legends & Folklore of the Caribbean' for the Toronto based newspaper called, 'The Indo Caribbean World'.
I submit quotes and offer book giveaways on Goodreads, using unique captions to attract readers.
Writer's block works to my advantage, creating a tinge of excitement whenever I flip to an alternate project.
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