Stephanie Fonseca

Stephanie Fonseca is a writer from California. She is the author of the book Anticipate Good Things Coming.

8 Questions with
Stephanie Fonseca

1

Where do you draw inspiration from?

My inspiration comes from the things I learn from others and myself. I’m an observant person and the friend that always asks “what’s your zodiac sign?”. I use my feelings and experiences as a guide to write.

2

You’re hosting a dinner party this Friday and can invite five people. The catch: These diners can be anyone, dead or alive. You also don’t need to know them IRL. That said, who are you having over?

Jay Shetty, Mel Robbins, Jhene Aiko, Adele, America Ferrera

3

What was the last thing you read that moved you?

The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest. I read it for the second time and it was just as transformative as the first time.

4

If AIM was still A Thing, what would your away message be?

“ ~ * TTYL <3 * ~ ”

5

What would the title of your memoir be?

Romanticizing. Despite the bad days I encounter, I choose to view life with optimism. It has allowed me to enjoy my life and embrace all the love around me.

6

How would your best friend describe you?

Loving, respectful, caring, and loyal.

7

Favorite word, and why?

Sunsets. I am utterly and completely in love with the sky and how beautiful it looks when the sun sets. I am obsessed, they instantly make my heart warm, and that is why it’s currently my favorite word.

8

If you could give one piece of advice to everyone in the world, what would you say?

Accept what you can’t control. Once you can accept that the only person you can control is yourself, you will set yourself free from the negative emotions that it comes with and allow for a more positive attitude and ability to embrace change.