Even though I can't publish a new book this year, I hope that I take my readers to interesting places and inspire them through interviews I've done.

It's been a tiring year for me spiritually.

I wish the new year brings health, peace, success, and inspiration to my readers as well as myself and my family. The year 2019 started with my Nagasaki Way posts 

http://www.authorburcu.com/2018/12/nagasaki-way.html

and Nagasakicool magazine introduction.

http://www.authorburcu.com/2019/04/how-to-use-nagasakicool.html

My old and new penpals in Japan that I corresponded with during the year encouraged me to continue to spread my love for Japanese culture, even though I was not there.

If I talk about my interviews, I can say that I interviewed inspirational people this year.

First of all, the BANG CIZGI interview, two young manga-lover who skillfully pass the obstacles in front of them and enter entrepreneurship,

http://www.authorburcu.com/2019/10/interview-their-superhero-power-is.html

Then my interview with SARAH HODGE about many talented and determined Japanese male rhythmic gymnasts.

http://www.authorburcu.com/2019/11/interview-with-sarah-hodge-about-japans.html

I finished this year with an interview with a Turkish entrepreneur in Yokohama, SuperMatsuri.

http://www.authorburcu.com/2019/12/interview-supermatsuri-experience.html

Of course I didn't forget the post that I had spoiled myself with Lee Seunggi and Leaders in the meantime (^_^)

http://www.authorburcu.com/2019/10/lee-seung-gi-and-leaders.html

Are you curious where I'll take you with my interviews next year? We will tour in Japan and stop by  Turkey once in a while...

We're starting from Kushimoto in January.

And I can tell you we're going to have a colorful 2020.

If the translation is complete, I may even make an announcement of my new book, who knows :)

No matter how far away your favorite things and dreams seem to you, you can break down the walls of impossibility when you don’t give up and continue.

That's exactly what I feel with the power you give me when you read my writings and stories.

Wishing You The Best, Happy New Year!