Member Profile: Peggy Hinaekian

What aspect of editing or writing are you involved in?
I’m a book author of several books.

What first attracted you to writing?
I was introduced to books in three languages (English, French and Armenian) at a young age. I grew up in a cosmopolitan environment and was an avid reader. I kept a journal since the age of 12, was editor of the high school newspaper and wrote short stories.

How long have you been writing?
I’ve written journals since I was 12. In 2015 I published my first novel Of Julia and Men. It was included in the New York Times Book Review Magazine under “Discover New Titles: Great Stories, Unique Perspectives.” 

As a writer, what kind of books do you write? Any published? How about short stories?
I’ve published three books:  One romance, one memoir and another of short stories. I’ve had great reviews on all three.

What are you working on now either writing or editing?
I just completed my memoir, The Girl from Cairo and I’m seeking a publisher. I’m also writing my fourth book, a novel about Egypt and Europe.

How long have you been a member of SDWEG and why did you join?
I have been a member of SDWEG for six years. I joined because I wanted to meet other authors.

What benefits have you gained as a member?
I have been in contact with other authors and learned from their experiences. I also enjoy the marketing group and the reading evenings.

What’s something unique or special about you, that you’d like others to know?
What’s special about me is that I was born in Cairo and grew up there. I’ve also lived in Europe and Canada and my view of life is quite different than the typical American life. I’ve lived in three different cultures.

What request might you have of other members? (joint venture promotions, launch team, referrals, reviews, advance readers…)
My request to other members is to give me critiques and reviews.

Website: www.peggyhinaekian.com
Amazon Author Page: https://tinyurl.com/jv57j4a9

Of Armenian origin, Peggy Hinaekian was born and raised in Egypt. She immigrated to Canada with her first husband, then on to the United States, where she pursued a career in fashion design and fine arts. After her divorce, she moved to Geneva, Switzerland where she worked at one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations and furthered her artistic career. She met her second husband in Rome and they lived in Geneva where they raised two sons. After their children went to college in the U.S., they also moved there and now divide their time between California and Florida. Parallel to her art, Peggy wrote essays and short stores. She has published several short stories in the Anthologies of the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild for the past four years.