About Me
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I began writing in my twenties as a form of self-expression, and was encouraged by the late author Frans Sammut to publish my first book.
I remain grateful to Bank of Valletta (BOV) for their Cultural Sponsorships, which made it possible for me to publish two of my books in print. My debut poetry collection, Gateway to Infinity - which features a heartfelt foreword by Frans Sammut - has sold around 500 copies. This was followed by two more poetry books, Heaven & Earth and Leela's Game, as well as a short story for children of all ages, Sofia’s Flying Sofa, brought to life through the enchanting illustrations of artist Lisa Falzon. Additionally, I have contributed poetry to two books by artist and author Francis Xavier Aloisio — The Maltese Temples in Paintings & Poetry and Islands of Dream. I also wrote poetry for Glass Attitudes, an exhibition of fused glass by Walter Vella, held at the National Museum of Fine Arts. Each creative collaboration has deepened my understanding of storytelling, and I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to work with inspiring artists across different mediums. All content on this website is Copyright (c) of Erika Brincat. |
What one may conclude with a degree of certainty is that Erika Brincat has, in her tormented search to reveal her intent, energetically explored the myths which have crowded the collective psyche since time immemorial - an exercise that cannot fail to shed light on the universal experience of living."
~ Frans Sammut, Author of ‘Il-Gaġġa’, 2001
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60 SECOND INTERVIEW
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Star sign and date of birth?
Gemini, 25.05.1975 What is your idea of perfect happiness? The freedom to be true to yourself. What is your greatest fear? Stagnation in life and love. What is it that you most value in your friends? Their honesty, and an ability to live spontaneously. How would you like to die? Satisfied that my earthly mission has been somewhat accomplished! What is your greatest extravagance? Probably my flights to and fro from the island. What is your most treasured possession? A ring made of green glass given to me as a gift symbolising serenity. |
Which talent would you most like to have apart from the ones you already have?
The talent of cooking with passion. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Being trapped constantly in a negative mind-frame and criticising others. It happens to the best of us sometimes, but it must be real hell to experience it all the time! Who are your heroes/heroines in real life? Osho, Sting and Khalil Gibran come to mind on the male side, and Erica Jong, Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’ Keefe are my favourite female artists. What is it that you most dislike? Invasion of privacy, gossip and noise pollution. What is your motto? Try and keep a Positive Focus because the Universe is listening! *****
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