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In this engaging conversation, Niloufar Lamakan shares her journey as an author, discussing her debut novel 'Aged to Perfection' and the challenges she faced in the writing and publishing process. She emphasises the importance of resilience in the face of rejection and the need to break stereotypes surrounding age in literature. Niloufar also highlights her passion for dancing and her unique approach to marketing her book, while looking forward to future projects that continue to celebrate age defiance.
Niloufar Lamakan is an Iranian-born author and artist. She moved to the UK as a child and has lived in London most of her life. She came to writing after careers in technology, design, art, and property. Her debut novel, Aged to Perfection, won the Commendation Award at the Comedy Women in Print Prize and was a finalist at the Page Turner Awards.
She writes bold, romantic comedies that are unapologetically age defiant. Her art also explores the connections between age, identity, and society’s perceptions of beauty. When she’s not painting or writing, you’ll find her on the dancefloor.
Links:
Amazon link https://mybook.to/2x8xO
Instagram Niloufar Lamakan, Author (@nlamakan) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nlamakan
Website https://www.niloufarlamakan.com/
Takeaways
Niloufar's debut novel won the commendation award at the Comedy Women in Print Prize.
She faced 42 rejections before finding success with her book.
Resilience is key in the writing and publishing journey.
Niloufar aims to challenge age stereotypes in literature.
Her protagonist is a 60-year-old woman, showcasing age defiance.
Marketing a book often falls on the author, not just the publisher.
Dancing brings joy and a sense of freedom to Niloufar's life.
She believes there is no such thing as age-appropriate behaviour.
Niloufar is currently working on her second novel.
The Sophia Spritzer cocktail reflects her protagonist's personality.
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Get in touch: [email protected] or via our website hearmeroarhere.com
Chapters
1. Introduction to Niloufar Lamakan (00:00:00)
2. The Journey to Becoming an Author (00:03:53)
3. The Challenges of Rejection in Writing (00:09:17)
4. Breaking Stereotypes: Older Women in Fiction (00:12:19)
5. What's Next? (00:16:45)
6. Marketing and the Reality of Publishing (00:17:56)
7. There's No Such Thing as Age Appropriate (00:21:24)
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