Tell us about yourself.
My name is Safina Bello, and I am a dark romance and thriller author preparing to release my new novel, Dear Killer- The Murder of Monica Hall, I enjoy writing and I find myself always watching horror movies to get inspiration
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in Nigeria, I started writing when I turned thirteen and just like every other girl, I fell in love with Wattpad, the thrill to read and be able to share my own words and stories, I would say my environment really influenced my writing, it changed the way it view the world
What was your journey to getting published like?
It has always been hectic, I have always wnated to be a published author, when I first released my first book on Wattpad, the readers and writers were kind enough to fix my mistakes and make me a better version of my self and in 2020 I published my first book, and titled “Lara” which I still hold dear to my heart
What’s the best piece of feedback you’ve ever received?
Never listen to what others have to say, it’s your story, your characters, you are in charge
What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Always remember that, time stops for no one, always believe in your books because no one knows better than you
What’s a fun fact about you that your readers might not know?
I love to eat, food is my therapy
What’s your guilty pleasure book or genre?
I would say romance, cringe romance that makes me smile
What’s your favorite quote about writing?
{“I don’t kill because I want to, I kill because it makes sense.”
When you’re not writing, how do you like to spend your time?
I enjoy watching horror movies and sometimes having a good rest
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
Yes I can remember it, it was a wattpad novel, a romance novel to be specific and it taught me to be myself
What has inspired you and your writing style?
“I’ve always been fascinated by the moment where love collides with danger. As a reader, I was drawn to stories that left me breathless—where villains were irresistible, and the line between love and obsession was razor thin, where villains are being treated in a better way
“My writing style blends slow-burning tension with emotional intensity. I love exploring broken characters, secret motives, and the dangerous beauty of forbidden love and murder
How do you deal with negative reviews?
It doesn’t bother me because it won’t change what I want or who I want to be
How do you connect with your readers?
Through social media and writing through my heart
What’s next for you as a writer?
Interviews, podcasts, and being a great Netflix writer
Are there any Easter eggs or hidden messages in your work?
Not that I can think of
How do you approach writing dialogue for your characters?
I like to see my characters are myself, relate to them in ways I can’t explain so I would be able to dig deeper into their thoughts
If you could share one thing with your fans, what would that be?
I can’t wait for them to read my murder mystery novel, they are definitely not ready for the first chapter
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