THE THORNS OF LIFE - NYASHA CHITAVATI
Nyasha grew up facing problems. She was scared to be real with herself. Fear was all around her. Pain was part of her. However, the moment she realised the beauty that is found in hardships she walked back into the light. Her confidence was back. With the hope of helping someone who is going through the same situation, she came up with a book that summarizes most of the difficulties we face in our everyday lives and how we can overcome them. A lot of us we have made them part of our lives. Our voices are no longer being heard. Problems have build up and piled up in every aspect and area of our lives. We are being misled. We have allowed them to build walls between us and our Creator. We have forgotten who we belong to. Some problems come in our lives as lessons and some as blessings in disguise.
We give up. We call ourselves failures. Is it so? Thorns are seeds that grow virtue,perseverance, humility and empathy.
HIWelcome to Martin Matthews Writes!
Thank You Martin, it is such a great honor to ve here. I am looking forward to give you answers and learn from this interview.
I am too! Tell us a little about yourself first…
I am Nyasha Chitavati. Aged 20. I am from Zimbabwe Gweru. Currently, l am studying Chemical Bioscience and Biotechnology. Besides that, l am a Inspirational Author. I discovered my gift at a young age, and it became a part of me. However, l was scared to share what l had with other due to certain adversities l was facing. But, by the grace of God l managed to get out of my hiding place and be ready to be who He made me be.
Tell us a little about your book
The Thorns of Life is an Inspirational Book. It's mainly geared towards those young people and even grown ups who are facing certain types of challenges which in the long run are driving them away from God and their purposes in life. The book points out about the problems we face in life and how we can learn to overcome them and allow them to strengthen us. Most people are living with these problems and they made them the part of their lives. They have already decided to allow them to define who they are. However, this manuscript is going to help us push a little harder and dig deep within ourselves and be prepared to let the light in us shine.
Tell us about some of your characters. It looks like you’re the protagonist here, right?
Yes! The main character from this book, l can say it was me. Because l figured out the way to come out fron certain problems and l was able to share what l had gone through with others, so that they can avoid or overcome whatever they are facing.
Where did the idea for this book come from?
It came from my own personal experiences. I had problems as l was growing up. Some were self caused and mainly some came from the environment that l was in. I reached a point where l thought of even giving up. But instead, God had other plans for me. And l became who l am today.
Is there a message behind your book? What is it?
The message you will get from the book is: "It doesn't matter what you are going through, know that God has your back. In every good thing we get in life there's always a price to pay. Just like roses have thorns on them. We should remain strong and faithful in God. "
Who or what are some of your biggest influences?
Dr Ruth Emmanuel Makandiwa, Priscilla Shirer, and Joyce Meyer. These great women faced a lot in life. However, they remained strong. Their books , their teaching and their wisdom came as a life and light in my life. The one thing that l learnt from them was, never let your current situation interfer with your future life. You're not your circumstances, you are not your struggles but you are who God says you are. "
What are you currently reading?
Fervent by Priscilla Shirer.
Are you working on another novel? Can you tell us anything about it?
I am working on my fourth book called The Quest for Identity. This book explains and reminds us of who we are, our purpose in life and the gifts that God gave us.
What’s one piece of advice you would give to new writers?
Firstly, write what you know. Always be truthful. Check the type of group you’re targeting. Make your writing attractive. As a beginner it might appear as if it is so hard, but trust me, writing is so so good especially when it comes from your heart. Never allow anyone to tell you that you can’t be who you want to be. No one has the right to define who you are. Only God has that right. Stay confident. Gather as much information as you can. Find someone who can inspire you. Follow their steps. Ask them how they do it. Be open for correction. Be friendly. Above all stand up for the truth.
Thanks for stopping by and chatting with me today, Nyasha!
Thank you so much for having me. It was so good interacting with you.
THE THORNS OF LIFE IS AVAILABLE HERE
Nyasha Chitavati was born on 28 December 1999 in Masvingo Zimbabwe. Nyasha grew up in Masvingo where she did her Ordinary Level at Silveira High School from 2013-2016. She pursued her education at Fletcher High School in Gweru where she was doing her Advanced Level. Nyasha grew up as an intelligent girl with passion for writing books, exploring in science projects. She began writing at the age of thirteen where she wrote her first two books entitled Being Loved After Struggle and Love is all about sacrificing.
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