Interviewer: mikaelkrownmk
From the golden land of Africa, his talents reflects and shines. An amazing author good at writing African fantasy, and with a keen interest to read and create new ideas, please welcome The_kiddler.
What's your name and tell us a little about yourself?
My name is Ridhwan Badamasi. I am 20, from Northern Nigeria and a student of Biochemistry. Outside of studying, I am an avid reader and very much addicted to coffee.
What or who inspires you to write?
I get inspired knowing that I could do something, change something with my work. I believe we all have our duties in this collective living especially writers.
What's your favorite quote?
I think it was Blake who said 'art is an act of faith, prayer the study of it.'
Did anything in your book happen to you in real life?
No. I haven't written something that happened to me personally.
Define Fantasy in your own words?
I think fantasy is a genre of literature that features magical or supernatural elements. I think fantasy should not be tied to reality or scientific fact.
What's your favorite fantasy book on Wattpad?
The Dragon Chase by Arveliot.
What Fantasy sub-genre is easier for you to write?
Low fantasy, because it does not demand a ton of world-building.
Who's your favorite fantasy author?
I can't decide between Joe Abercrombie and Mark Lawrence. And there's Brandon Sanderson. Oh God!
Hobbies?
Reading, writing, going on long walks.
Pet peeves?
Oh. I have lots of pet peeves. Like people who use a million redundant hashtags on Instagram, people who listen to their music through the speakers, people who are all abbreviation when chatting. I could go on and on!
Most used app?
Microsoft Word, Audiomack.
A city or country you'd like to visit?
Italy. There are a lot of museums I want to devour there.
What TV show are you obsessed with right now?
I don't watch a lot of Tv, but I was hooked on Dexter a while back. It was dark, gritty, and oh-so thrilling.
Is your glass half full or half empty?
Always half-full.
What makes you laugh the most?
A carefully crafted meme.
A celebrity you'd love to meet?
Lana del Rey. She's a mood!
What's your greatest fear?
The fear of losing my identity.
Winter or summer?
Winter. Nothing beats snuggling under a warm blanket.
Bad boy or Billionaire stories?
Bad boy.
Can you tell us what you're currently writing?
I've got a chapbook in the works, and I am down to the last couple of chapters a crime thriller.
Thank you once again The_kiddler for your time spent on this interview. Catch us next time as we bring on another amazing Fantasy author. Till then, have a magical week ahead.