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Quarter-life Chaos is a collection of thoughts about the worries, anxieties, joys, highs, lows that fill the mind of young adults.
In this Q&A, the author shares his experiences as a writer and what made him write this book.
Where and how did your idea of writing come from?
The truth is that ideas are all around us, in the people we meet, in the things we read and see and hear and experience, in our childhood and family, and in the wilder reaches of our imagination. This book idea was a product of the things that my friends and I were experiencing throughout our early adulthood.
What does the title of your book mean and what is the intent of the text?
The title represents the whirlwind of thoughts that run us ragged in our ‘quarter-life’. The intent was to let people know they’re not alone in their thoughts and that the crises they face are natural, not the end of the world.
Did you face obstacles on your journey of writing?
Yes, but they’re unavoidable. There is fear and a lack of focus. But in the end, there is hope. These are times when words don’t flow, you’re afraid to take that final step, and you procrastinate.
What is the central idea discussed in your book?
The discussion is about the randomness of thoughts that fill the mind of a 20-something-year-old. It is the unifying element of the story. A theme is not a summary of characters or events. Rather, it is the controlling idea or central insight of the story.
Your book Quarter-life Chaos has your heart poured out. How did you feel throughout this writing journey? What was the most challenging part of your writing process?
While no guide can help you find what situations will work best for you to write, I felt I was still discovering myself. The most challenging part was accepting the idea that not everybody will like or care about what you have written.
Did you race your story writing till the end or was it more of a slow glow? What outcomes would you like to see?
It wasn’t so much a story; it was more of a collection of thoughts laid out for the world to see as a slow glow. In the end, it is about having at least a handful of people relate to the words and feel better about their lives knowing they’re not alone.
If you could advise your readers on the most important thing from your experiences in life, what would that be?
Wait. Just wait. The sun that sets will rise. And the sun that rises will set again. Try to maintain a balance through the darkness of night and the light of day.
