Getting to Know Nigel Byng, by Francisco Bravo Cabrera

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Today I am very excited about bringing to you a phenomenal human being and a most talented writer: Nigel Byng, who you can follow by clicking on his name. Nigel describes himself as a dreamer, writer and gym enthusiast. Let us discover why…

Nigel Byng states: «Writing brings the world to life. My soul, my experiences, my secrets, they all fuel the things I put on paper.

«I am a freelance writer living in West Palm Beach, (Florida, US). I observe and write about nearly everything and everyone I encounter. I have learnt that if I look at the world carefully, and long enough, I see a reflection of myself in everything. After all, we are what we put into the world.»

OUR INTERVIEW

LatinosUSA: Who are your major literary/artistic references?

Nigel: Nobel Laureate V.S Naipaul’s Miguel Street was one of my earliest reads, and there are lines within those pages which I have never forgotten. Robert Ludlum, still remains my favourite. All of his works are entertaining, and captured my imagination as a child. As I got older, Noam Chomsky and the great thinkers of our age. And I can often be found reading Tolstoy. Biblical archaeology and history are also topics which fascinates me, so I can get lost for hours in a good history book.

LatinosUSA: What makes you a writer? What do you like to write about? What is your plan for the next five years?

Nigel: The process of crafting a story is something that excites me. Storytelling is something that humanity has done from the beginning of time. I’m just following a pattern of behavior that is within all of us.

I am enamored with humanity. People, places, the world around me. Every soundbite, anything that stimulates my emotions, every encounter of my daily existence provides the nucleus of a story. So, writing about people and life, is perhaps what I love to write about most.

Within the next five years, I hope to have released several larger projects. The dream of being a published author has not faded with time. All of these goals are within touching distance, but time is quite scarce.

LatinosUSA: Do you write about your life, your feelings/emotions, yourself?

Nigel: In nearly all of my stories, there are personal situations which I have tapped into. When I write poetry, however, I think it is my most vulnerable self being shared with the reader. Romantic poetry exposes the authentic Nigel, as I tend to write in the moment when my feelings are at their most heightened state of being. So, do I write about myself? I think that all writers unconsciously do this. My life has always been an open book, and my creative persona takes hold of the familiar and just runs with it.

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I wish to express my sincere gratitude to Nigel Byng for his candor and his willingness to participate in our series of interviews. I have been reading Nigel’s work, which he publishes in his blog, for quite a while now and I have always been fascinated by his brilliant, yet simple style. I am sure you will enjoy reading his works as well.

Nigel, thanks again and we look forward to the conclusion of your projects.

CHEERS

30 respuestas a «Getting to Know Nigel Byng, by Francisco Bravo Cabrera»

  1. Avatar de michnavs

    Nigel, is such a brilliant storyteller and a wonderful human being.

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    1. Avatar de byngnigel

      You’re too kind, Michelle. Thank you.

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      1. Avatar de michnavs

        It is true, ❤️

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  3. Avatar de Sara Allwright

    A wonderful, open and inspiring interview, Francisco! 🌻
    It’s a pleasure getting to know Nigel Byng.

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    1. Avatar de byngnigel

      Thank you, Sara. 😊

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      1. Avatar de Sara Allwright

        You’re most welcome, Nigel. 😁

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    2. Avatar de valenciartist

      Thanks so much Sara! 💙🌞💙

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      1. Avatar de Sara Allwright

        My pleasure, Francisco! 🧡🌻🧡

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  4. Avatar de byngnigel

    Thank you, Francisco, for sharing this interview with the Latino USA audience. I wish the site continued growth. Always great when we have avenues to express ourselves.

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist

      Always a pleasure Nigel. All the best.

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  5. Avatar de Mike U.

    Nigel is a formidable writer, indeed. He makes everything appear effortless, and his characters live and breathe and are completely believable and relatable. Nigel is also an amazing person and someone I consider a friend. Thanks for sharing this interview, Francisco. It’s always good to learn more about our fellow writers.

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist

      Thank you

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    2. Avatar de byngnigel

      Thank you so much, Mike. You’re very kind, sir.

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  6. Avatar de Laura

    Happy to see you here, Nigel! Great interview! 😊

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist

      Thanks! 🙏🏻

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    2. Avatar de byngnigel

      Thank you, Laura. 😊

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  7. Avatar de Priscilla Bettis

    Great interview. I, too, think that writers write about themselves whether consciously or unconsciously.

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist

      Thank you!

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    2. Avatar de byngnigel

      Very true, Priscilla. Thank you for dropping by.

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  8. Avatar de Ephemeral Encounters

    Nigel is a master storyteller and amazing person.
    So incredibly supportive in this community.
    Thank you for sharing this interview.

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist

      My pleasure.

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    2. Avatar de byngnigel

      Thank you, Maggie. You’re very kind.

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      1. Avatar de Ephemeral Encounters

        My pleasure Nigel.
        Have a good week.

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  9. Avatar de jonicaggiano

    Nigel amazing interview. I know so much about you but still learned more about you. I am excited to hear you have four upcoming projects. That is fantastic. Nigel is an amazingly talented storyteller and a wonderful supporter of the community. I like that he writes a lot from his experiences. 💕

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    1. Avatar de byngnigel

      Thank you, Joni. It’s always nice seeing you and hearing from you, my friend.

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  11. Avatar de Dave Williams

    Nigel has such thoughtful — and thought-provoking — answers in this interview. Thanks for sharing a bit of his background with us 🙂

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  12. Avatar de Meelosmom

    A thoughtful interview! Thank you, Nigel!

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  13. Avatar de Dawn Pisturino

    A Master Storyteller!

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