Inking Ink 8 – an interview with Kay-1

Getting it down on the page, tapping it out on my computer keys. My success comes in doing it, breathing words that live in my head to life.

3. Do you have a favorite novelist or poet and if so, who are they?

I’ll be honest, I’m weird when it comes to having a favorite anything, I don’t collect things, not my personality. They’re a great many writers, and poets I respect, even admire, but that’s far as I go. You’ll not hear me recite their words. I’ll read the great piece of work right now and forget it four hours later. That being said, as for poets: Anne Sexton. Her poem: her kind once titled witch resonates. Maya Angelou, and her poem Alone also resonates.

4. When you write, do you feel if there is a shadow looking over your shoulder for mistakes?

No, when I write I’m completely immersed, I’m at my freest. It’s when I’m done, that doubt, pressure/fear of failure, of not doing it right takes residence.

5. Does your writing leave fingerprints of your personality?

Absolutely. My writing always carries pieces of who I am. The themes I explore, the emotional intensity, the way I build tension, even the rhythm of my sentences all reflect how I see the world. I may create different characters and worlds, but my perspective, my curiosities, and my obsessions inevitably leave their fingerprints on the page.

6. Have you heard the wind blow as you write?

Lol. Why do I feel this is the most self revealing question you’ve asked. Sometimes. Writing can feel like that quiet space where everything else fades and something unseen moves through the room. But I’d say it’s less about hearing the wind and more about sensing the shift, that moment when the story takes over and carries you somewhere you did not expect.

7. What are your feelings regarding censorship in writing?

Awesome question. I believe writing should have the freedom to explore ideas honestly, even when those ideas are uncomfortable or challenging. Stories are one of the ways we question the world, examine human behavior, and push boundaries of thought. That said, I also think writers carry responsibility in how they portray people and experiences, especially when their words can influence others. For me, the balance lies in protecting creative expression while remaining thoughtful about impact, not silencing voices but encouraging awareness and intention in what we create.

8. Is the age of Aquarius a spiritual thought or a Tarot card?

Seeing as though I’m an Aquarius, I find this funny. To me, the Age of Aquarius isn’t about astrology charts or predictions. It’s more a mindset. It’s the idea of questioning old rules, thinking for yourself, and choosing growth instead of staying comfortable. It’s about becoming more aware, more open, more connected to others, and more honest about who you are and what you believe.

Let me get a little serious. If it means anything personally, it’s a reminder that change is always possible, that you can evolve, break patterns, and help shape the world around you rather than just accept it as it is. Whether the “age” is real or not matters less than what you choose to do with the idea.

9. Does the dark side in writing, make the writer unbalanced?

No. Exploring the darker side in writing does not make a writer unbalanced. For me, it is a way of understanding what it means to be human in all its complexity. Writing allows space to explore fear, pain, conflict, and the parts of life people often avoid speaking about. It is not about becoming the darkness, but about examining it, questioning it, and sometimes finding meaning or truth within it. If anything, writing the dark often brings clarity, not imbalance.

10. Is your writing glass full or half full?

I’m a novice, still testing, still figuring who I am through my writing. So I’d say neither. My writing lives somewhere in the tension between the two. I am drawn to the fracture, the struggle, the hard truths, but I also believe in resilience and the possibility of change. Even in the darkest moments, there is movement, growth, or understanding. So it is less about whether the glass is full or empty, and more about what happens to the person holding it.

11. Have you written an autobiography or diary?

I haven’t written an autobiography, but I have kept diaries. They’ve always been a space to think honestly, sort through emotions, and capture moments as they happen. It’s less about recording events and more about understanding myself through the process of writing. Now i write notes, and it is less about me and more about an idea i have, things that inspire me, subjects that provoke questions.