MY PATH TO PUBLICATION
Anni Domingo
The actor and award-winning debut novelist describes how she gained the self-belief to see herself as a publishable writer
‘I have always wanted to tell stories. Long before I could read, I was captivated by books and became a fanatical reader. I hid in cupboards or locked myself in the bathroom so that I could read in peace. I tucked books in pockets or waistbands of my skirts so that I could grab a few minutes of reading whenever there was an opportunity. I even “paid” my youngest brother with toys, food, and later pocket money, to lead me around so that I could read without interruption.
‘From around seven years old I made up stories for my younger brothers. Later I started to write the stories down, and much later still I wrote stories and short plays for my children and godchildren, for my nieces and nephews. Although I wrote many short stories and poems, I certainly did not think that I could ever write a whole novel to be published. Writing was just an enjoyable hobby, so I went to drama college and trained to be an actress.