Diyana Soni is a young writer whose voice is rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and emotional depth. A creative professional with a background in design and communication, she uses poetry as her way of understanding life and expressing the experiences that have shaped her. Her book, I Am Loved., is a raw and intimate collection born from years of personal evolution—each poem capturing a different moment, feeling, or transition in her journey.
What makes Diyana stand out is her ability to write straight from the heart. She doesn’t follow rules or rituals; instead, she lets her emotions lead the way, turning passing thoughts into poetry that feels both relatable and deeply human. Her philosophy is simple yet profound: life unfolds in its own time, and its beauty lies in the imperfect shades in between.
In this interview, Diyana opens up about the story behind her book, the challenges of sharing something so personal with the world, and the mantra that guides her through life. She also shares her thoughts on writing, creativity, and what it takes to be an author in today’s world.
What is the story behind your book? Where did you get your idea for the book?
The book wasn’t born from a single moment of inspiration; it grew with me over the years. Every poem was written at different stages of my life, reflecting my emotions, thoughts, and transitions. One day, I looked back and realized I had this collection that felt like a map of my heart. If you tore me open, this is what you’d find inside. That’s when I knew it was time to bring it into the world.
What challenges did you face while writing this book and in your life as an author?
Honestly, writing came naturally. It wasn’t something I forced or planned; it just flowed. The real challenge wasn’t in creating the book; it was in realizing that something so personal was about to belong to everyone who read it. As an author, the hardest part is often letting go, allowing your words, once yours alone, to live in someone else’s mind and heart in their own way.
What is your life mantra?
Everything will fall into place eventually, just breathe and be in the moment. Life doesn’t need to make perfect sense all the time. It’s not black and white; it’s made of endless shades of grey, and that’s where its beauty lies.
What is your writing process like?
My writing process is very emotion-driven. I write when something moves me, when an emotion, a memory, or a passing thought feels too heavy to keep inside. There’s no structure, no ritual, just honesty on paper. Sometimes it’s a few lines scribbled in my phone notes at 3 AM, sometimes it’s pages that flow all at once. It’s as spontaneous and raw as the feelings that create it.
Anything special about your book that you want to share?
This book is special because it’s a piece of me, a compilation of my experiences with life, love, failure, and youth. It’s not written to teach or preach; it’s written to remind you that it’s okay to just be. Every poem holds a different shade of what it means to be human.
According to you, what are the three qualities an author must have to achieve success?
I think an author needs honesty, patience, and vulnerability. Honesty to write what feels real, patience to let the story unfold in its own time, and vulnerability to share their truth without fear of judgment.
What are your plans for the next book?
I do have ideas simmering quietly, something that blends poetry with reflections on growing up, identity, and the spaces between certainty and confusion. But I’m not rushing it. I believe every book finds its right time, just like this one did.
What advice do you have for young writers?
Write without overthinking. Don’t wait for the perfect idea or the perfect time, just start. Pour your heart out, even if it’s messy or imperfect. And remember, your story matters, even if it doesn’t look like anyone else’s.
Share a quote or line that has been your inspiration.
“Everything you’re running from is already inside you.”
It reminds me that creation, healing, and purpose all begin within.
