J. A. Zarifian has been on the show before and was invited again to discuss her book at length and share her experiences as an author. She also talked about her inspirations and talked about the creativity and problems faced by authors in today’s changing world.

‘Once Upon a Mouse’ is a modern take on timeless truths, familiar rhymes, fables, and fairy tales, told through the eyes of an ‘ultra-logical’ mouse, a non-predatory cat, and a teenage story-teller.

J. A. Zarifian is an award winning Stage Director and Actor. She has been by turns a daughter, a sister, a cousin, a mother, a divorcee, an aunt, a widow, a lover, and a god-mother. She has experienced life to its full. No one remains unchanged after meeting her. This is her first novel.