Three Questions and a Cover — a short interview with one of my favorite authors, along with one of the author’s covers.
I’ve never written for children, but I know it takes a particular personality type and skill set to do it well. It’s always a treat, then, to have people like Diana Aleksandrova, author of Mother’s Love, here for 3QC, because I learn so much.
Oh, and there’s a giveaway, so be sure to enter.

How did you come up with the idea for your new book?
We can all agree that there is no stronger feeling than a mother’s love for her child. That has been an inspiration for many poems, songs, books, and movies. It’s a universal theme. I wanted to write a book on the subject, but with my twist. My love for animals and interest in their behavior presented me with the perfect opportunity to blend both themes. And this is how Mother’s Love was born.
And let’s be honest, who doesn’t like cute baby animals?
How did you research your book?
In general, I wouldn’t say I like researching books, but it was a pleasure to do that part of the process this time. I come from a family of animal lovers. I have been obsessed with the animal world since I was a child. We always had cats or dogs in our tiny apartment. And my grandparents had a makeshift farm with chickens, bunnies, sheep, and cows in their relatively small backyard. But that was not enough for me. While other kids wanted toys, I begged my mom to buy me books, and most of all, I wanted encyclopedias featuring animals.
I love fun facts about animals, and this book presented me with the perfect opportunity to include some.
What advice would you give aspiring children books writers?
Perfection, if such a thing is even possible, takes practice. To be a writer, you have to be a reader first. Read as many books as you can in the genre you want to write in, but never limit yourself to that. Crossing genres is my favorite way to find inspiration and new ideas. Analyze the books, find out what works for you and what doesn’t. I found out that once I started writing, the way I read changed. I still read primarily for pleasure, but once in a while, I stop and think, “wow, including that backstory here was quite clever,” or “that joke shows that character cleverness.”
My other advice is to write what you are passionate about. That not only makes writing much more fun but also makes your work exceptional. It shows when an author is enthusiastic about the subject she writes about. Mother’s Love was so much fun to work on because I am fascinated with animals and compiling fun facts about them to use in the book was more fun than work for me.
Read, write and be passionate!

A mother’s love is like the air;
you may not see it, but it’s there.
A mother’s love is universal; and yet the way each species shows its love is unique.
In a cloud, I’ll build a nest.
For you, I want the very best.
My love is fierce and very bright.
It makes the world feel safe and right.
Mother’s Love is a lyrical celebration of the unconditional bond every mother has with her child. The book is written from the point of view of ten different animal moms, ranging from elephants to eagles and depicts the various sides of motherhood, including joy, resilience, and sacrifice.
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Meet the Author
Born and raised in Bulgaria, Diana Aleksandrova moved across the ocean in pursuit of the American dream, only to realize that her dream was not limited to any one country, or even continent. Rather, it was within her all along.
Diana finds joy in creating stories that make kids of all ages laugh-out-loud, open up their minds and hearts, and let their imaginations run freely.
“Books are our tickets to adventure. They let us explore fascinating places, and join charming heroes, crooked villains, and magical creatures through unforgettable journeys. My job is to create the itinerary.”
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