Dr. Dave Wasambla
Nairobi, Kenya
Africa
Welcome to Vision and Verse, the site for Art and Authors. What have you written?
BROKEN SOULS: Chronicles of A Humanitarian Health Worker. Non-fiction, part memoir and part experiences of fellow humanitarians plus a call to action for proactive mental health support for all humanitarian responders.
Before that, The Power of Passion.
I read BROKEN SOULS and it's wonderful. A glimpse into a life of love and service. Truly extraordinary.
What is your favorite genre to write?
True stories, in the most comical way possible to shed light in the darkness.
Favorite food.
Chapati and beans.
Tea or coffee?
Tea for sure.
Pizza or ice cream?
Well, pizza.
Wine or beer or soda or what?
Wine… beer… soda… not together. That one time…
Where would you like to visit?
The Grand Canyon
Go, David! The Grand Canyon was one of the most wonderful places I have ever been. It is mystical and magical. Standing on the South Rim looking down and across, you realize all those things that weighed so heavily on your heart and soul and kept you up at night and made you cry were nothing, mere blips on a screen, and in the big scheme of things, you are very tiny.
Favorite musical artist. Kenyan So Music. A Kenyan rapper.
Do you listen to music when you write?
Yep.
What?
Amapiano, 3 step, or rhumba.
What makes you laugh?
Thinking about my lovely babies… and dark humor.
Favorite work of art or sculpture.
My children’s pieces of art.
How old were you when you started writing?
Circa 35 when I wrote my first book, The Power Of Passion.
Do you plan out your book with outlines and note cards?
Nope.
Or just write?
I just flow with the go… or go with the flow.
Describe your perfect evening.
A relaxed, romantic dinner with my loved one, listening to rhumba music which is her favorite genre.
Where do you get your inspiration?
My experiences and day to day occurrences. The people I serve and serve with most of all.
What do you do when you get writer's block?
I extend myself grace and patience… then we wait. Me, myself and I.
Who is your favorite author?
None really. Yet to pick one.
Best book you ever read. Need to think…
Last book you read.
Praxis.
What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?
I’d continue my work as a humanitarian health worker, stand up comedian, TV actor, Mental health advocate, motivational speaker and gym… so much gym.
I think a humanitarian health care worker/stand up comedian sounds perfect! Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why?
My late parents and my siblings.
If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?
My late parents. They never got to see me get to this point in life and I’d want to hear what they think and feel.
What advice would you give someone who aspires to be a writer?
Write. Just… write. Then make sure you get a good publisher to help with the finer details and to ensure the book speaks to the audience as intended. But, don’t let the publisher take over your stories.
Do you have some links for us to follow you?
https://linktr.ee/Dreadlocked_Doc
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