Author Interview : Nitya Ravi

Author Interview : Nitya Ravi

Hello everyone, Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'The Woman Within'

Let's start!

1)How did you come up with the idea for this book The Woman Within?

The book has what I call the ‘main suspense’. It started with a ‘What if’ question I applied to a particular situation. It gave birth to the idea of this book. I unfortunately cannot delve more into it. It might kill the suspense for those who haven’t read the book.

2)Was it difficult to write a psychological thriller?

Iam a sucker for thrillers especially psychological thrillers whether be it in the form of books or movies. Writing ‘The Woman Within’ was therefore not a difficult feat but it was essential to ensure that the readers were kept intrigued until they reached the main suspense of the book.

3)Were there obstacles you faced while writing The Woman Within?

Fortunately, there weren’t any. I had time and the space. All that was required was focus and dedication. I started writing the novel during the COVID pandemic to distract myself from the real-world horror happening around me.

4)What was your first thought when you sat to write this book?

I do not remember having any first thoughts as such. A wonderful idea struck me and I just wanted to put it to paper

5)What was the most fun scene to write in The Woman Within?

I don’t think there are any fun scenes per se in this book because it’s a psychological thriller which has a good share of darkness.

6)Was it difficult to write the two main protagonists?

I wouldn’t say it was difficult to write them but they kept changing from what I first envisioned them to be. As you start writing, characters take a life of their own and sometimes the story and the character of the protagonist/antagonist changes accordingly.

7)If you were forced to live the rest of your life as one of your characters who would it be?

I think I would pick up Anju ma, Zia’s aunt.
Who is the favourite character out of these two Abid and Zia?
Both are dear to me because they were born out my imagination. Said that, I like Zia for her imperfections and for being aware of them.

8)Would you and your main character Zia get along?

Yes, I think we would though I might not approve of her impulsiveness.

9)What's the thing you're either proudest of about your newest novel, The Woman Within, compared to your last one, or the thing that sets it apart from them?
 
My first book ‘What the Eyes See’ is a book of short stories. My current book ‘The Woman Within’ is a novel. That is the main difference between the two books. One thing Iam proud about ‘The Woman Within’ is that majority of the readers were not able to guess the suspense in the story.

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Pranav Rao

Author Interview : Pranav Rao

Hello everyone, Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'A Tale of Arranged Marriage'

Let's start!

First of all introduce yourself to our readers:
Hey guys, my name is Pranav Rao. I have written two novels thus far, A Tryst with Tristan and A Tale of Arranged Marriage. Apart from that, I am a Real Estate Developer, an Educationist and an Agriculturist. I enjoy cooking, reading books, binge watching a gripping series and playing FIFA on my PlayStation!

2 - Throw some light on your books 'A Tale Of Arranged Marriage' and 'A Tryst With Tristan':
Both the books are of different genres.
My first novel, A Tryst with Tristan is an erotica which started out as an experiment and culminated into a novel. It is a story of a guy trying to find love in the lap of lust.
Tristan, a not so regular guy in a regular fast paced city life, has conflicts with his emotions quite often. He finds solace in Hailey, his confidant and closest friend, who tries to help him bring balance in his life. After getting his heart broken, Tristan embarks on his journey with a firm belief to never get cheated on again and to find true everlasting love.
Will he find what he is looking for or is he destined for a lifetime of lustful dalliances?

My second book, A Tale of Arranged Marriage is a contemporary fiction and was released worldwide recently on the 15th of October 2021.
The book is based on Ayaan, the protagonist, who does not wish to get married. 
In his late twenties and a product of urban, upper-middle-class society, he’s had a comfortable life. Juggling his time between setting up his new business venture and lounging with friends—and frequent escapades with beautiful women and booze—life seems to be going well. 
Until one morning when his life hits a roadblock in the form of his overprotective, authoritative mother who only wants what’s best for her son. And this time, it’s in the form of marriage...arranged marriage. 
A reluctant Ayaan gets entangled in the frustrating and exhausting process of meeting women chosen by his determined mother, who refuses to stop till she has what she wants. 
Will Ayaan find his perfect match or does the universe have a different path laid out for him?

3 - Are both books of same genre or different?
     A Tryst with Tristan is an erotica while A Tale of Arranged Marriage is a contemporary fiction.

4 - Which genre you enjoyed writing the most?
      I enjoy writing in general, so I cannot say if I enjoyed writing one genre better than the other.

5 - Did you always want to become a writer?
      Well, I used to write poetry when I was in school. Some of the poems used to get published in the annual school magazines. But to be honest, I had started watching a series called Californication when I was in college and I found the protagonist, who is a writer in the series, to be really interesting. It was then that I used to joke around with my friends that it would be cool to become a writer!!! And a few years later, I found myself submitting my manuscript to various publishing houses.

6 - How do you handle negative feedbacks?
      I take them as a learning process. I am far from perfect and hence, getting different perspectives and viewpoints helps me understand the reader better which in turn helps me get better at writing. If the feedback is toxic and not negative, I simply discard it.

7 - Are you planning other books? How soon can your readers expect your next book?
     Yes, I am. I have a plot for a romance fiction in my mind as well as a book on philosophy. I guess I will finish the romance fiction first, which should be ready by next year.

8 - How has your journey as an author been so far?
      It has been fun and fulfilling to say the least. Writing is a form of meditation for me and it keeps me sane and happy. I had faced some typical ‘Indian Society’ flak after writing an erotica but that did not bother me at all. Other than that, it has been a gorgeous journey so far.

9 - Who is your favourite Indian and foreign author?
     Umm, favourite Indian author would be Salman Rushdie for sure. As for a foreign author, I absolutely love reading Bukowski. Other than that, I am a fan of Yuval Noah Harari and Robert Greene.

10 - Any message for your readers?
       For my readers, I would say that you should continue reading as much as possible and try different genres and subjects. Reading helps in shaping an individual a great deal and gives one so many different perspectives. It simply opens up so many worlds and such unfathomable wisdom and knowledge.

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Bhagyashree Ranade

Author Interview : Bhagyashree Ranade

Hello Everyone,

Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'Bookshelf Whispers'

Let's start!

1.Tell something about yourself to our readers. 
I grew up in J&K and Northeast and moved to Pune at a young age. I did my postgraduation in the UK and then returned to Pune (India) to start my own company. Since then, I have been a Business Director, Leadership Coach, and Founder Trustee of (a Trust) the Institute for Women Entrepreneurial Development (a Trust), I have authored four books and numerous publications.

2. What is ''Bookshelf Whispers "about? 
The book is a period love story, portraying the impact of prevalent socio-cultural, traditional, and patriarchal influences, on the lives of the characters and their interpersonal relationships. It content and sketches showcase Pune city (Maharashtra, India) which is a symbol of tradition sprinkled with colonial-era charm and today known as the “Oxford of the East.” The book opens a window into another way of life and perspectives of the time.

3.What prompted you to write this love story with such unique title? 
My grandfather had an antique bookshelf which housed books from times unknown, handed down from his ancestors. Standing in an old attic in the Wada, his home, the stories in those books seemed to whisper secrets untold of love, legacy, and melancholy.  My thoughts unfolded into the writings woven to shape this book.

4.Describe this book in one line. 

The book is a heartfelt, weave-like quilt, meant to awaken the reader to times gone and take them back to the Wada days, unknown and unseen by many.

5.What is your writing process like? 

I have always liked to write each chapter as a story, then develop and expand the core idea. Bringing in an ebb and flow of one chapter into another and adding cliff-hangers. Devising images, drawings, illustrations, and sketches to highlight the key words pertaining to each chapter, has always been an exciting capability. Drafts, revisions and then editing have been part of the normal process.

6.What do you like to do when you're not writing? 

I like to practise music, hear music, read, am addicted to work, and having family time

7.What does your family think of your writing? 
Right from the youngest to oldest tell me they love my stories, articles, and this has pushed me into writing books. My self-recognition that I could keep people engaged for a long period while relating incidents or stories, making them laugh, shed tears, and keep them wondering what comes next, resulted in taking pen to paper.  

8. How has your journey as an author been so far?

This has been an exciting journey, coming at the right time in my life. Many publications and books have meant recognition, awards and worldwide travels.

9. What's your reaction towards negative feedback? 

Negative feedback would really bring me back to earth. It teaches me to be open to other’s thoughts, learning and improving, if I want to pursue success.

10. What are your future plans? How soon can your readers expect your next book? 

I continue writing, as I said it’s happening at the right time in my life. Writing brings comfort, delight, and a renewed energy in myself.

11. Who is your favourite Indian and foreign author? 
Arvind Adiga, Kiran Desai, Isabel Allende, Jung Chang.

12. What advice do you have for writers and readers?

Follow your passion, take a challenge, and have your voice heard through your writings.
Reading should be inculcated when children are young, then they never cease to read throughout their life.

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Ashwin Alok

Author Interview : Ashwin Alok

Hello everyone,

Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'The Music of Silence'

Let's start!

1. First of all introduce yourself to the readers.
My name is Ashwin Alok. I was born on 7th May in Patna, Bihar (India). I’m a filmmaker &
founder at Kreative Krew, and founder & Behavioral Transformation Specialist at
MindCalling. I’m also an ISSA Certified Elite Fitness Trainer, which is a combination of
three certifications,
• Certified Fitness Trainer
• Specialist in Fitness Nutrition
• Behavioral Transformation Specialist
I finished my graduation in 2016 in Computer Science Engineering and hold an MBA
degree in Information Systems (2018). I’ve also worked at Gold’s Gym as a fitness
consultant and trainer in 2016 after finishing my engineering.
Several of my short films were officially selected and won awards in various film festivals.
One of our films ‘Bread Butter’ was shortlisted to stream on Disney+ Hotstar last year. I
have also won the ‘Best Actor’ award for my short film ‘Jeetega India’. I have created
several short films for the government of Uttar Pradesh and have recently made a
documentary for UPSDMA in association with The Times Group.

2. What is 'The Music Of Silence' about?
The Music of Silence is a self-help book in which I have shared my journey from a ‘no
one’ to a ‘filmmaker’ on Disney+ hotstar. The book is divided into two sections:
Section I: An Autobiography
This section is my story of struggles and achievements. I intend to lead my readers by
example. I have focused on all kinds of challenges that I’ve faced and overcame all of
them using mind conditioning techniques.
Section II: Mind Conditioning Techniques
This section teaches the readers how we can train our minds and make the most of life.
I’ve explained how does our mind work and also shared my two-entity theory along with
a test to check if we control our minds or our mind controls us.
This section also boasts of Ashwin's TEN principles to build an extraordinary mind and
Ashwin's SEVEN principles to develop an entrancing personality. At the end of the book,
I’ve answered several questions related to life, love & career that are helpful for people
who are struggling daily in their lives.

3. What prompted you to write a self help book instead of a romance or thriller novel?
I had never developed a habit of reading because I used to think that books are all
about stories and novels. I used to think that reading is a waste of time till I read my first
self-help book ‘Rework’. I loved that book so much that I finished reading the complete
book in one night. Since that day, I’ve been reading daily.
It was because of that emotional realisation that I felt connected to the books and
understood that if you’ve no one to teach you about life, authors in the form of books
are there with you to help you on your journey. This is what motivated me to write a self￾help book to help people around me on their journey to greatness.

4. Throw some light on your first published book.
My first book is a collection of Hindi Poems and Nazms titled ‘Nazm-e-Qassid’ and was
published in January 2020. It is available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google
Books.

5. Are both books are of same genre or different?
Both my books are of different genres. ‘Nazm-e-Qaasid’ contains my emotions in the
form of poems, while ‘The Music of Silence’ is my autobiography along with my
experiences about various life events followed by mind conditioning techniques.

6. What is your writing process like?
I keep jotting down all the ideas that I get wherever I am in a separate document or
notes on my iPhone. Periodically I organise those ideas in a sequence in another
document. Then I create a third document which is my manuscript where I go on every
idea that I’ve sequenced in the second document. I keep revisiting the first and second
documents throughout the writing process until my manuscript is finished. Post finishing,
I do proofreading to make sure my manuscript is free from errors.

7. What do you like to do when you're not writing?
As I’m a filmmaker by profession, I keep working on a new script or a new film project. I
enrol in professional courses related to filmmaking and writing to enhance my skills.
Sometimes I watch web series and treat myself to good food and drinks. I love to cook.

8. What does your family think of your writing?
As far as my poems are concerned, they have appreciated it. I have no idea about their
views on my second book ‘The Music of Silence’ because they have never read it. They
just know about the book and its contents. I hope that when they do read my book, they
feel proud of me.

9. Who is your favorite Indian and foreign author?
Some of my favourite authors are
- Napoleon Hill
- Paulo Coelho
- Robin Sharma
- Authors of ‘Rework’
- John Warrillow

10. What are your future plans? How soon can your readers expect your next
book?
My book ‘The Music of Silence’ is my first step towards my goal. I intend to work for
students and youth in the coming years to help them learn about mind conditioning
techniques. This will prepare their mind for every challenge they are going to face ahead
in their lives.
Apart from this, I’m a filmmaker, and I’ll keep making films.

11. What advice do you have for writers and readers?
There’s one thing that I found very helpful for me as a reader. Read one self-help book
followed by fiction. This will allow your mind some time to absorb all the learnings that
you’ve got from the self-help book and meanwhile, you’re relieving pressure from your
mind by reading fiction. This combination works for me. If you read two self-help books
one after the other, there may arise a situation which I call information overload. In this
case, your mind has so much data to absorb but it discards everything because of
extreme pressure.
For a writer, I’d say to involve ‘learnings’ in your writing. A reader should learn something
from your writing. This is how I believe we must try to make this world a better place.

12. Any motivational message for our insta family?

“To do what you believe in and believe in what you do are the keys to a life of fulfillment".

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Eddyee Siingh

Author Interview : Eddyee Siingh

Hello everyone,

Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'Little me in everyone'

Let's start!

1- First of all introduce yourself to our readers. – I am an ardent and zealous entrepreneur, a Mind coach, motivational speaker and NLP professional (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and a Practicing Shaman . I have embarked on the journey to pen down my thoughts and bring my life story to the world. I am also an eminent hypnotherapist who has assisted many people in finding latent potential in them and regaining command over uncertain and fragmented areas of life. I have also helped numerous people turn back to life with full vigor and spirit.

2- Tell us something about your book 'Little Me In Everyone' . Every human is born with a “genius”, a guardian spirit allocated at birth. Our whole life is inside our Mind, which is a prism refracting the light of everything around and within us. Caged in this mind is the ‘Little Me’ helping us, talking to us, questioning us, and nurturing us all along the way. Even when no one believes in us, the ‘Little Me’ does. It evolves in multiple realms, the only sustenance it gets is through introspection and reflection done in the state of awareness.
The eternal conversations we have, our struggles for justifications and morals, and our gut feelings are what shape the voice of our ‘Little Me’. It grows inside the spiritual realm of energy and the soul as we also grow with each new experience in life. The Self, the Ego and the Pride evolve from and dissolve within a person’s ‘Little Me’.
Every time we indulge in self- doubt and self- pity, the ‘Little Me’ loses a little bit of its brilliance but eventually it thrives on the knowledge we acquire in life and assists us to transform it into wisdom. In pursuit of maintaining our outer self we get so engrossed that this little me gets abandoned in the wilderness of darkness created by us.
In this book you’ll find the reflections of everyone’s ‘Inner Self’ and ‘Little Me’, protected by Spirit Guide “Genius” thus guiding us to learn and rejoice every moment of being alive despite the perplexities of life.

3. Your book seems to be very motivational. How this idea came into your mind?
The Idea sparked from the passion of my writing blogs and posts on social media as (life Mechanic), while helping , healing and motivating others being a Mind Coach and Healer.
Writing is gratifying when our thoughts gush out of our heads like cream from a cake. When we pump out a good piece by the end of the day.Those are our BEST moments.
I guess I had the illusion that originality for a creative story was a completely independent process. While writing, I learned that creative story lines can be inspired by our own real life stories other than already existing stories, and still be considered creative and original.

What more motivation do you want? Looking at your experiences come to life, or something that you wish to record from your memories! It's a brilliant way to capture it all in the form of a motivational and self help book and let others learn and evolve through the same experience as you.

4 - What encouraged you to write on self help genre instead of any other?
I guess that’s why people tell us to learn from history. Us humans, at least when viewed on a grander scale, we never change. We always have the same old problems with the same old solution.

The world is full of valuable lessons, even in places that we don’t expect.

In self-help books, the lessons are structured. They tell you what (they think) you need to know, straight to the point.

Though fiction can be a rich source of valuable lessons, but it takes a keen eye and an inquisitive mind — which gives one the ability to notice the subtle, then to expand, mix, and develop those subtle points into a full-grown amalgam.

In most instances, the lessons within fiction books will be scattered all over the place, in tiny bits and pieces.

5 - Did you always want to become a writer?
Yes, I wanted to be a writer, A writer through and through, To make this dark world brighter, With Guardian angels own point of view...For only angels can know it all, And bring good things to bear, So I prayed for a miracle and became Oracle to write and share wisdom with everyone, thus giving back to the society, to make this world a better place to live, A heart that seeks to care...So I can't rest while others sleep

If words are in full flow, When paragraphs on pages creep, Like footprints in the snow of old memories and experiences of life...Like starlings flying west to east, Across the midday sky, For writing's now become the feast, The words that I live by...

6 - How do you handle negative feedbacks?
If your book can’t be criticized, you aren’t saying anything. No one cares about a book that says the sky is blue. We know that.

Everybody has an opinion. And they are just that — opinions, not facts. So one or two people didn’t like your book? Big deal! Out of millions of readers, that’s not even a drop in the bucket. 

Yes, putting a book out there is scary and nerve-racking. It’s a creative endeavor, which makes it a little more personal. We can’t take reviews personally though. We have to believe in ourselves and not let negative feedbacks stop us.

7 - Are you planning other books? How soon can your readers expect your next book?

Yes the sequel to “ little Me In Everyone “ will be out soon with another slice of my Lif’s learning , wisdom, fall and Triumph.
The most obvious reason to begin a sequel is the real and authentic story line where the previous story ended. This is what fans are always clamoring for: “What happens next?!”
But it’s also true a sequel is a new animal in its own right, with its own set of unique questions and challenges—ones you maybe never even dreamed of when toiling through that first book.

8 - How has your journey as an author been so far?
Looking back on the journey, I can honestly say that I’m not one bit sorry about how long it took or how it’s all played out. For me, it has all unfolded, as it should have. Now I think about all the times I almost gave up, felt hopeless and depressed. Many people I respected and loved thought I should have. But the encouraging words from other authors, family, friends and my Mentors kept me going along with my Guardian angel. Your dream is alive as long as you keep at it.

9 - Who is your favourite Indian and foreign motivational author?

My Mentor Richard Bandler is my favorite and always close to my heart
While I respect and adore Sadguru, Guru Gopal Das and Sister BK Shivani

10 - What does your family think of your writing?

My family is an interesting mix on this front—probably because my family is made up of a smattering of people who are very different on a fundamental level. How some of these people were ever able to co-exist without killing each other is occasionally beyond me.

My mother, wife and kids are very proud of me and loved my writing skills. For rest… I don’t care if they’re proud of me.
I don’t strive to be proud of them.
I care only if I’m proud of myself.
Everyone should strive to be proud of himself or herself.
It’s a flawed idea that we should make members of our clans (families) proud.
When we obsess about making them proud we fail to live our lives the way we want. We inevitably cater to their expectations, dreams and needs and forgo our own dreams and needs.
This can only lead to a society of broken people who are constantly frustrated because they can’t live according to their versions of happiness and success. They always worry what their families will say. They are crippled by it.

11 - What is the best way to market your books?
Social media is the fastest and the best way to market my book , as I already have a huge follower base on social media, the love and support of my fans and followers have already made my book reach the Top seller position.

12 - Any message for your readers?

Learn to live your life by your own rule book, break all self limiting beliefs and reinvent youself as many times as possible, till you start loving what you are doing and start living a happy life with your new and best version/Avatar 

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Abhilekh Dwivedi

Author Interview : Abhilekh Dwivedi

Hello everyone,
Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'Fareb Ka Safar'

Let's start!

1)First of all, introduce yourself to our readers.

I work as a Senior Copywriter at a FM channel, so it is obvious that I get paid for writing. Apart from this, I do write on freelance. Prior to that I was a retail professional and used to treat writing like a hobby. But in 2012 when few poetries and articles got published, I realized this should not be taken as lightly. So, I started reading more and developing writing skills. If I am not writing, I love travelling, trekking, and watching movies.

2)Throw some light on your latest book 'Fareb Ka Safar'.

FKS (Fareb Ka Safar) is a Hindi novel which is first of its kind in any Indian language and by any Indian writer. The story revolves around conspiracy of privacy invasion through artificial intelligence. Its an edgy novel where startup culture, metropolitan lifestyle and few bold elements completes the story. Here, every character is cheating in some other way, but all those characters and their every activity is being watched by one person, who is again a cheater. So, the story is dark with a bit of love, relationships, and conspiracy.

3)What prompted you to write this book with such mysterious title.

I have promised to myself that I would always write those stories which would be one of a kind. My first novel “Char Adhuri Baatein” was based on psychological counseling which is again, has not been attempted in any Indian language or by any Indian writer. You may find course materials on AI but never an Indian novel. Also, with data privacy infringement and misuse of AI helped me to ideate for such stories. FKS was written as a script for Web but after its completion, I faced some creative differences and then pandemic happened. So, I released FKS on Kindle in June 2020 and then paperback edition released in March 2021.

4)Tell us something about your previous books.

Prior to FKS, I have written 4 books out of which 2 belongs to collection of poetries.

Sequentially, these are my other books:
Khayalon Ka Abhilekh – Poetry book – 2017
Char Adhuri Baatein – Novela on psychological counseling – 2018
Baaki baatein: Char Adhuri Baatein part 2 – Novela only on Kindle – 2020
Buddh Hone ke Mann hai – Poetry book only on Kindle - 2020

Apart from these, I wrote “The Last Murder” a psycho murder mystery novella, available on Matrubharti App.

5)Are all the books of same genre or different?

I try to be as different and unique as I could be.

6)Which genre you enjoyed writing the most?

Every time things were different, so I enjoyed every genre. But yes, I love writing love and romance with unusual twists.

7)Did you always want to become a writer?

No. But I realized that there is no harm in this.

8)How do you handle negative feedbacks?

I consider those as input for my next write-ups.

9)Are you planning other books? How soon can your readers expect your next book?

Yes. I am working on 2 novels and both will be different from each other and to all my previous stories. I am not in rush, but one of them might release in 2022.

10)How has your journey as an author been so far?

It’s been tough because I don’t write in English. I never rush for quick and lots of followers, so it affects my recognition as an Author, but I do have genuine reader base, so it helps me to focus on content.

11)Who is your favorite Indian and foreign author?

Frankly, I do not have any favorite because to me content is more important, and names are secondary. But yes, among Indian author I love reading Nirmal Varma, Krishanchander, Manto, Yashpal, Shrilal Shukl, Hari Shankar Parsayi, Amitava Ghosh and few more. Among foreign authors, I love Stephen King, John Grisham, Sidney Sheldon, Cecelia Ahern, Cathy Kelly, Alexandra Brown, and few others.

12)Any message for your readers?

Well, I would say keep reading and do give feedbacks because only readers complete an Author. A feedback is the quickest royalty which an Author receives. Also do support writers of Indian languages and if you love a book, do tell others to read. Involve people in your reading so that they could develop the habit of reading books. Read more and read everything!

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Dr. Shishir Srivastav

Author Interview : Dr. Shishir Srivastav

Hello everyone, Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'Rage Against The Dying of the Light'

Let's start!

1) Tell something about yourself to our readers.

My name is Dr Shishir Srivastav. I am a paediatrician, blogger, writer and now author of Rage Against The Dying Of The Light.

2) What is 'Rage Against The Dying Of The Light' about?

Rage Against The Dying Of The Light is a hybrid of fiction and a memoir.
This is a reflection of my life, but this is as much a reflection of my life as it reflects the life of any other medical student as he goes through his training process.
This book is also the memoir of a father as he fights relentlessly to save his son from the clutches of a deadly disease.

3) What prompted you to write this love story with such unique title?

The title of this book is taken from a very famous poem by Dylan Thomas ‘Don’t go gentle into that goodnight, Rage, Rage against the dying of the Light’
I wanted a title that could be representative of my struggle to save the life of my son and at the same time should also represent the struggle and the effort a doctor takes to save the life of his patients.
This one seemed just apt

4) Describe this book in one line.

This book is a captivating reverie of emotions that I begged could have been a tad less autobiographical

5) What is your writing process like?

I am a very erratic and eccentric writer. Owing also to the fact that I am a practising paediatrician, there are days and weeks when I don’t write anything but then there are days when I indulge in a sort of binge writing.
This book, in most part, was completed in early morning hours-4.00 am onwards, when the winter in this part of the country was at its chilling max.

6) What do you like to do when you're not writing?

When I am not writing? Well I like to read, blog, walk, watch TV, and of course see patients.

7) What does your family think of your writing?

See, writing is consuming business and can be harsh sometimes for your family life. Though I am blessed that I have a very supportive wife but I don’t deny that she feels neglected and at times gets restless whenever I am in a hardcore writing shell

8) What's your reaction towards negative feedback?

Necessary to keep a check on me and an indicator that I need to work harder

9) What are your future plans? How soon can your readers expect your next book?

Currently I am doing my research to write a commentary on Indian healthcare systems, it’s evolution, drawbacks and suggestions. It may not be a nonfiction. Perhaps a combination of fiction and facts. It should take around one and half years

10) What advice do you have for writers and readers?

Read a lot and do your research properly. And only write what you truly believe.

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Priyam Acharya

Author Interview : Priyam Acharya

Hello everyone, Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'Seasons' and 'The Way That We Are'

Let's start!

1- First of all introduce yourself to our readers.

A: I’m a lawyer by qualification – I’ve been retained at different law firms during the span of seven years of my career. Intellectual property laws and corporate laws were my principle areas of practice during that time. Writing, on the other hand was always a passion – dating back to my school days. I was always inclined towards languages and the humanities. But I guess it was only after spending five years studying law and then seven years in the profession did I gather the courage or rather you may say got the push to give it all up to pursue my real calling – that was writing.

 

2- Tell us something about your latest book 'The Way That We Are".

A: I began working on The Way that We Are (TWTWA) within a couple of months after Seasons went live in 2019. When I came up with Seasons, initially I wasn’t very sure if my next would also be a collection of free verses – but the works which form a part of TWTWA have been very instinctive, sometimes, almost in a spur of the moment. The lockdown of 2020 was a kind of a roadblock for me in the very beginning – I was just not able to find the right frame of mind to write or even start my laptop for so many weeks together. It was a rough patch and I struggled a lot to get any ideas. Eventually, I made peace with all those chaotic thoughts that kept on brewing within. And that’s why and how I can say that most of the collection was conceptualized during the phase of the lockdown and pandemic blues. The day to day struggles that we all face while dealing with our own emotions and relationships, the euphoria of being in love, the pain of being away from someone we love, the uncertainties that we live with, dead relationships that we still hold on to, our relationship with God – it’s all so complex! But at the end of the day, that’s what makes us. And that’s the whole idea behind TWTWA. It's about embracing each of these elements that make us the way that we are. And being at peace with ourselves and our lives.

 

3 - Please throw some light on your previous book 'Seasons'.

A: Seasons was actually a surprise – for me, as much as it might have been for all those who knew me as a lawyer who was interested in writing! After I quit the profession, I maintained a document which had my random scribblings and ideas – some of those I also shared on Instagram. As I got some appreciation from people, I guess I found that confidence that I can actually compile these to form a book. And Seasons was ready within a span of about four to five months. And it was the success of Seasons, that pushed me to work harder for TWTWA.

 

4 - Both the books are poetries .How do you conceive you poems? Are they automatic or do you think over each poem for a long time? 

A: I’m an introvert, not much of a talker. But I find it very easy to convey my thoughts in writing. And I always tend to find inspiration in my day to day activities which may be quite monotonous otherwise. I’m a chronic ponderer too – I can go many years behind and remember some situation and wonder, what must have happened after that? What must have happened to those people? I’m that kind of an over thinker. So I guess, that just helps me visualize things better and make it a little poetic too. I can say, mostly the works come to my mind instantly. I sometimes, improvise on them at a later stage.

 

 

5 - Do you research on other poets' work? 

A: Not really. To be honest, I don’t have a methodical approach to writing. It’s more about madness for me. I do love to read other peoples’ works for sure, but I rarely analyse or look into technical aspects of a work. If it touches my heart, if I think of it even after I’ve put the book down, I can say it has left a deep impression on me!

 

6 - Did you always want to become a poet? 

A: No, I never imagined that I’d be a poet.

 

7 - How do you handle negative feedbacks?

A: During Seasons, it surely affected me when someone came up to me and said, I didn’t like this about the book or I don’t agree with xyz that you’ve written. But in two years since that, I’ve come to understand that writing and opinions are always going to coexist. Its fine if someone likes my work, it’s also okay if they don’t – as long as my work gives me a sense of fulfilment. If the feedback is constructive criticism, then I definitely try to look at it objectively. But if its just an opinion or some disagreement with an idea, it doesn’t really affect me anymore. In fact, one of the poems in TWTWA (Chasing Perfection) is about art and criticism.

 

8 - Are you planning other books? How soon can your readers expect your next book?

A: Yes I hope to continue this awesome journey! Work is forever in progress! At the moment I’ve not really set a timeline though!

 

9 - How has your journey as a poet been so far?

A: It’s been incredible – that’s the least I can say. It has altered me in more ways that I ever imagined. And not even once, have I ever wondered why did I choose this for myself! And the transformation – evolution is perineal. That’s the best part about being in this creative arena.

 

10 - Who is your favourite Indian and foreign poet?

A: I love reading works by Amrita Pritam, Manto, Jaun Elia and also Gulzar sahab among Indian writers. I somehow envy all these geniuses for their command over Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi. I write in none of these languages but I believe poetry in these three languages somewhere outshines English. It’s an opinion – no offence to lovers of the English language!

And I’m a huge fan of Kahlil Gibran and Rumi – the absolute genius. Among writers generally I idolize Kafka, Tolstoy and Orhan Pamuk.

 

11. What does your family think of your writing? 

A: I like to believe that they like it! On a serious note however, they have been supportive of all of my decisions so far. Aaditya, my husband was in fact the one that first floated the idea of coming up with Seasons as a book. So if it weren’t for him, Seasons wouldn’t have been a reality at all. My mom is another person who is very much involved in my work. I still look up to her during my editing phases. It’s a mess otherwise handling it on my own! She’s so much better and more organized!

 

12 - Any message for your readers?

A: You are never an embarrassment. Just be yourself and you are always enough – the way that you are! 

Thanks for reading.

Author Interviews : Daniel Paul Singh

Author Interview : Daniel Paul Singh

Hello everyone,
Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'In Loving Memory' and '11Hours'

Let's start!

1- First of all introduce yourself to our readers.

I'm Daniel Paul Singh, the author of "11 Hours". I'm someone who is striving to stay grounded everyday as I dream to touch the sky !

2- Tell us something about your latest book 'In Loving Memory'. 

It's a Romantic thriller/mystery novel. The first half is pure romance, while the second half has its own twists and turns and will keep you on your toes till the climax and even after that !

3 - Please throw some light on your previous book'11 Hours'.

"11 Hours" is a semi-autobipgraphical book. It was written as part of "NanoWrimo". I am so glad that the book was received so well by the readers and has got such fantastic reviews 

 

4 - Are both the books of same genre or different? 

Both are almost of the same genre.

5 - Which genre you enjoyed writing the most? 

I enjoy writing thrillers the most. It's fun to keep everyone guessing, including me

6 - Did you always want to become a writer? 

Yes. I always wanted to be a writer. Back in my school days I had filled in my slam book that I will one day become a writer.

7 -  How do you handle negative feedbacks? 

The first negative feedback was hard to take. But these days I try to understand from the reviewers point of view on where I went wrong and how I could improve. Sometimes I would laugh along with the reviewer, hoping to better in my next works.

8 - Are you planning other books? How soon can your readers expect your next book?

I have finished two more books- thanks to the lockdown and have many more in pipeline. The next book's release date depends on how well In Loving Memory sells.

9 - How has your journey as an author been so far?

It's been fantastic. All the love that the readers have showered on me is nothing short of magical. I have been able to connect with lot of souls and that has added meaning to my life and existence on this earth.

10 - Who is your favourite Indian and foreign author?

Indian - Novoneel Chakraborty

Foreign - Dan Brown

11. What does your family think of your writing? 

My wife is very supportive of my writing. She has been the backbone and the constant source of encouragement for everything I do.

12 - Any message for your readers?

Stay blessed. Read In Loving Memory and let me know your thoughts. Reach me anytime,  I'm always there to help.

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Nishith Goyal

Author Interview : Nishith Goyal

Hello everyone,
Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'Be Better Bit by Bit'

Let's start!

1)First of all, introduce yourself to our readers.

Hi, I am Nishith Goyal. I am a Chartered Accountant by profession. I am a Marathoner, writer, Author, Podcaster, diarist, and a personal-transformation coach in my personal life. I am the creator of a unique self-development platform - Be Better Bit-By-Bit, and I believe in the philosophy of “Small and Consistent Improvements.”

2)Tell us something about your book 'Be Better Bit By Bit.’

"Be Better Bit-By-Bit” is more than a book. It’s my journey. It’s a philosophy in which I deeply believe in. The book is sewed together under the theme of “Small and consistent improvements.” It discusses concepts of self-awareness, mindfulness, the art of journaling, my learnings from the journey of long-distance running, why I consider sleep essential to my life, and how reading books can transform you for good.

The book is a culmination of changes that I brought into my life using these tools and methods and how my readers can do the same to their lives.

The book is a humble attempt to pass on this philosophy and let the readers understand how “small and consistent improvements” can completely transform their lives. The book is written in easy language with many exercises to help the reader along this journey.

3)Your book seems to be a helpful guide. How did the idea of penning down come into?

I created the platform “Be Better Bit-By-Bit” when the idea of transferring what I learn each day to a more extensive set of audiences occurred to me. The idea came into being when I was doing my daily journaling, and a flash through struck me. I shared this with a few friends, and we started this WhatsApp group called - Be Better Bit-By-Bit. We started with 6-7 members, and I gave them daily activities, which were a perfect blend of the “Small and Consistent Improvements” philosophy. These activities included small physical challenges, journaling prompts, mindfulness exercises, book snippets, etc.

Soon, the platform started showing colors, and my confidence in the philosophy grew.

One morning, while on the way to the office, I was looking up at the sky, and that’s when it struck me that why not take the idea a bit further. I was already exploring my writing skills on the Medium platform, so why not take the philosophy to a bigger audience through a book. The idea kept me nudging for months, and finally, after the initial hitch, I started writing my thoughts in August 2019.

4)Did you always want to become a writer?

No. I am not sure when writing entered my life. As I narrated the story above, becoming an author was a “flash thought.”

Though I was regular with my journaling habit, expressing my thoughts through the Medium platform was the first serious step towards writing. Article by article, the journey gave me confidence, and all the tools, i.e., self-awareness, mindfulness, running, journaling, Be Better Bit-By-Bit platform, together became the book that you and I are holding together.

5)How do you handle negative feedback?

To be honest, I feel feedback is never “negative.” It’s the way we think of it that decides whether it’s negative or positive.

I am part of the corporate world for the last 15-years. And, receiving and giving feedback is engraved in our daily professional life. Imagine someone taking time out for you and giving you feedback on what you are doing right or wrong. How can that person be wrong? The tone can be wrong, but intentions are never wrong. Take such conversations in a positive stride, and it will only help you grow and not the other way round.

I believe if people don’t give you feedback, that’s when it should raise the alarm.

Take the example of personal relationships; if couples don’t share feedback for each other and then take them in the proper stride, the relationship will never grow in the right direction.

After all of this, if I feel someone is harsh to me or there is a lot of “negativity” in the feedback, I go quiet. That’s the way I handle negativity. Going quiet allows me to calm down. Once my mind is in shape, the feedback doesn’t look negative. It works all the time.

6)Are you planning other books? How soon can your readers expect your next book?

Yes, I have already started penning down my next book. It’s going to be another year for that book.

7)How has your journey as an author been so far?

Every day has been a learning experience. I know that’s a cliche. But that’s what has happened. Publishing the book has made me realize the gaps, the perspective change, and the fact that authors need to know sales. And that’s my most significant learning during this process.

I am enjoying the journey because it lets me meet and talk to people I would not have otherwise. Becoming an Author has opened gates that I never knew were there.

The journey of this book is more of learning for me than for my readers. And that’s why this journey is so exciting.

8)Who are your favorite Indian and foreign motivational author?

I read and listen a lot to Brian Tracy, Dale Carnegie. And from Indian authors, I like Priya Kumar’s mix of motivation and fiction.

9)What does your family think of your writing?

Extremely supportive. For my daughter, she feels proud to introduce me as an Author. And for my spouse, feels great when her friends greet her as an Author’s wife, I feel proud too. My parents and my family are almost on cloud nine. The day my book was launched, there were so many happy tears.

My first book is a tribute to Late Ms. Shobha Agarwal, my maternal aunt, a mother figure to me, whom we lost a few weeks back. I will regret that I was not able to release my book in her presence.

My book is not an effort only by me, it’s a collective effort. When a writer becomes an author, it’s not only because of his efforts, it’s because of the efforts of all the people around him. Everyone contributes.

10)Any message for your readers?

I just want to say one thing - Friends; every goal is big and unachievable till you perceive it that way. If you make tiny or micro or small efforts each day, the consistency will lead you to a state when your confidence grows big.

Who would have thought 50-years back that we will be searching for life on the Planet Mars, but we are doing it? The process was slow, but it was steady. And, the results are here to be seen by the World.

“Be Better Bit-By-Bit” is the same for me. 500-words each day, and here I am, in front of the World with my first book.

The only message I have is this - Be Better Bit-By-Bit.

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Pravin Agarwal

Author Interview : Pravin Agarwal

Hello everyone,
Today I am going to introduce you to the author of the best selling book 'The Girl In The Dream'

Let's start!

1- First of all introduce yourself to our readers.

I am the author of the best-selling novel 'The Girl in the Dream – A Love Story Planned 500 years ago'. I was born and brought up in Ajmer, Rajasthan. I earned my Engineering degree from Rajasthan University after which I took up a job in a corporate firm. I worked in Tata Consultancy Service for eight-year as Mainframe Consultant. After that, I joined Hexaware Technologies as a Technical Architect. I am a fitness enthusiast. I love exploring new places besides reading and writing books. 

2- Tell us something about your book 'The Girl in The Dream: A Love Story Plane 500 years ago'

It's a romantic thriller with a pinch of mythology in it. The story revolves around the mysterious girl that comes into the protagonist's dream. It connects love stories in two timelines, one of the current times and one 500 years ago. The book is entertaining throughout. It will definitely keep you hooked till the end with interesting twist and turns. Thrilling romance is the USP of the book. Also, there is lot you can learn from it about the life. Do give it a chance if you haven’t already read it. 

3. From the title your book seems to be romantic. Share with us regarding the response of readers. 

The response from the readers has been overwhelming. I am highly grateful to all my readers for their continuous love and support. It motivates me to perform better.  

4 - How do you handle negative feedbacks? 

I appreciate honest feedbacks as it helps us evolve as a writer. Whenever there is negative feedback, I try to find out what reader didn’t like and how I can address it in my next book. 

5 - Are you planning other books? How soon can your readers expect your next book?

It is too early to say anything about my next book. Currently, I am completely focused on promoting my current book ‘The Girl in the Dream: A Love Story Planed 500 years ago’. I want it to reach as many readers as possible.

6 - How has your journey as an author been so far?

It’s a steep learning experience for me. As an Author our job is not only to write a book but also to present it as a salable product, market it and get it in hands of as many readers as possible. There is a lot of money and effort involved in it. If the book didn’t sell, then no one is going to invest their time and money in our next book. From good editing, suitable book size, affordable book cost to the marketing plan, there are numerous factors to take care of. 

7- Who is your favourite Indian and foreign romantic author?

Chetan Bhagat is my all-time favorite Indian romantic author. I had read all his books. He is absolutely brilliant in his craft and one can learn a lot from him. He is the biggest-selling English-language novelist in India. I suppose many Indians started reading books because of him. He is phenomenal. 

Nora Roberts is my favorite foreign romantic author. She is an outstanding writer of more than 225 romance novels. She has more than 400 million copies of her books in print.

8 - What does your family think of your writing?

I began writing in the year 2017. I did not have much writing experience before that. My friend once mentioned to me why don’t you write a book as you read so much. I didn’t take him seriously until my wife also praised me for my writing skills. I am highly grateful to my wife for motivating me to write.

9 -What is the best way to market your books?

Marketing starts the moment you write the first word of your book. You had to make sure that you maintain the quality. When you launch something in the market then it had to deliver value to the readers. Then only people will spend their hard-earned money and purchase your book. So, the best way to market your book is to write one that readers couldn’t skip once their eyes fall on it. The second step is to let more and more people know about it. That you can achieve by marketing on Amazon, social media, etc.

10- According to you, what are the elements that make a good story? 

The book needs to be entertaining in the first place. Readers should be able to connect with the story and the characters.  

11 - What advice would you give to writers just starting out? 

Maintain discipline and write something daily. 

12 - Any message for your readers?

Don’t stick to one genre, keep exploring. If you are a non-fiction reader, then deliberately try fiction books and vice versa. Within fiction also there are lots of genres that you can try. It will expand your horizon and thinking.

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Nashit Ahmed

Author Interview : Nashit Ahmed

Hello everyone,
Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'The Dance of Bride'

Let's start!

1) Please Introduce yourself to our Audience ( Repeated Question for all the Interviews )
Author : I was born and raised in Calcutta by my parents, Shakil and Seema Ahmed. I enrolled in Ling Liang High School as a child and subsequently completed my High School from the same, in the year 2009. I then enrolled in Calcutta University for an undergraduate degree in Economics, from Maulana Azad College and completed it in the year 2013. After my Graduation I started to work under my father as an apprentice and worked on my writing through the nights and the free time I have had.

2) Share with us regarding the response of readers on "The Dance of Bride".
Author : The response has been very encouraging. I have had a lot of positive feedback from my fellow authors as well. Almost anyone who has read, 'The Dance of The Bride', has nothing but good things to say about it. Hopefully this trend continues...

3) Do you relate yourself to any character from the recent Title "The Dance of Bride"? If yes, why?
Author : I relate to all of them. The reason why that is, is because I have lived their journey. I know where they come from, why they do what they do and it's fascinating to see their arcs shape up in the way they do. I can honestly tell you, I was pretty surprised myself a lot of times.

4) Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym ?
Author : Nah. I think I like my name, Nashit... There is definitely nothing shitty about it haaaa

5) Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
Author : Okay this is an interesting question. While each of my work does stand on it's own, but there is a definitive link to all of them. I won't say much about it because it's still a work in progress... But yeah you all will be pleasantly surprised when the dots connect.

6) Are you working on any books/projects that you would like to share with us?
Author : Yes. I have been working on a project that's again very close to my heart. It's set in the 1800s Bengal. It's almost done and I can't wait to thrill all of you with it.

7) What’s the best way to market your books?
Author : I think the best way to market a book is to write an exceptional, original piece of work. That and a ton of positive reviews.

8) What was your first introduction to horror literature, the one that made you choose that genre to write?
Author : It would be 'Salem's Lot' by Stephen King.

9) What advice would you give to writers just starting out?
Author : Read, write and try build a community. Don't try to exploit your readers, be genuine with them and things will be good in the long run. The grind is real but the grind is what makes it worth it.

10) According to you, what are the elements that make a good horror story?
Author : Emotions. If one cannot make the readers connect and engage to the characters you'll find it hard for the work to be a success in the long run. One other important aspect I cannot stress enough on, is the build up to the reveal. Don't worry about the over the top tropes that sadly a lot of people fall into. Be original and creative with your work.

11) What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
Author : Ummm ... I think ... Okay yeah so I don't know how long this will continue but the Title for the story is the first thing that pops into my head. The Story then follows itself.

12) Any message for your readers.
Author : I hope it's been a worthwhile journey. I hope the characters get to live in your heart for a long, long time. Above all I am absolutely indebted to you guys, for spending your money and your precious time on 'The Dance of The Bride.' Your love is truly humbling. And yeah I hope you guys digged the story.

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Neelam Saxena Chandra

Author Interview : Neelam Saxena Chandra

Hello everyone,
Today I am going to introduce you to the author of Kai Basant Dekhe Hai Humnein

Let's start!

1- First of all introduce yourself to our readers.
I work as an Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Pune. I am an Engineering graduate from VNIT and have done my Post Graduation Diploma in IM&HRD and also in Finance. I have completed a summer course in Finance from London School of Economics. I have authored 4 novels, 1 novella and 6 short story collections, 31 poetry collections and 13 children’s books to my credit. I am a bilingual writer; writing in English and Hindi. I hold a record with the Limca Book of Records -2015 for being the Author having the highest number of publications in a year in English and Hindi, besides two other records. I have won II prize in a poetry contest organized by American Embassy and in a National poetry contest organized by Poetry Council of India, 2016. I have received, Sohanlal Dwivedi Puraskar for children’s literature by Maharashtra state Hindi Sahitya Akademi for the year 2018, Humanity International Women Achiever Awards 2018, Bharat Nirman Literary award in 2017, Premchand award by Ministry of Railways, Rabindranath Tagore International Poetry award, Soninder Samman, Freedom award by Radio city for Lyrics along with other awards and honors. I was listed in Forbes as one among 78 most popular authors in the country in 2014.
My short story collection “Lines of Fate” remained in the top 10 on bestsellers list on Amazon (India) since its release and was under no 3 on new hot releases for almost a month. Similarly, “Kai Basant Dekhe Hain Maine”, my latest poetry collection received a best-seller tag for quite a few days.

2- Tell us something about your latest book 'Kai Basant Dekhe Hai Maine'.
Most of the times, external things such as a good outing, some shopping, meeting some friend, seeing the flowers bloom in the spring etc gives you enormous pleasure. However, why should you depend on things outside your control for happiness? One should have spring inside the soul so that no external factor has the power to destroy that inner peace.
Most of the poems have been written in this book in quest of that inner peace.

3 - you have written around 57 books , Which genre you enjoyed writing the most?
Oh, it all depends upon my mood! I enjoy writing in different genre every time. And I love it.
Initially, I was advised that it isn’t a good marketing strategy, but I never cared – after all, I was writing because it gave me pleasure and because people enjoyed my writings. Later, it turned out that various readers love different kinds of book and my writings do have a great market too!

4- Did you always want to become a writer?
Though I loved writing, I had never thought that becoming a writer was a feasibility.
I enjoyed Maths and Physics too and career wise, I chose to be an Engineer. However, I continued to write. I will certainly not claim to be the best writer, but I am happy and contended to be where I am in this journey of writing.

5 -  How do you handle negative feedbacks?
I read all negative feedbacks and dwell upon it for some time till my heart speaks out if it’s written because of genuine error/mistake or simple envy.
In the first case, I try to improvise. In the second case, I smile and leave it at that. After all, not everyone is going to like you in life and you have to learn to live with it.

6 - How soon can your readers expect your next book?
My next book is a very emotional novel. However, I can reveal more about it in a few days only – maybe you will have to interview me again!  

7 - How has your journey as an author been so far?
It has been very interesting.
Firstly, writing is very cathartic and it has helped me in making me more focussed. Secondly, I have made some awesome friends. Thirdly, it has raised my confidence levels.

I have been very happy and I suppose, that it matters the most.

8 - Who is your favourite Indian and foreign author?
It’s very difficult to name one favorite author, but if you ask me to name one, then it is Erich Segal among foreign authors and Rabindra Nath Tagore among the Indians.

9 - What does your family think of your writing?
They are all very supportive – especially my daughter who has even edited some of my poetry books and novels. She’s my best critic and has often made me erase chapters because she didn’t like it.
It has also inspired my niece Tavishi, who is only 12-year-old, but aspires to be an author and writes stories at times.

10 - Any message for your readers?
Hope you are enjoying reading my books dear readers! Please keep giving me feedback and follow my Facebook page or Insta profile for more details regarding my upcoming books and poems etc.

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Sabarna Roy

Author Interview : Sabarna Roy

Hello everyone,
Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'Etchings of The First Quarter of 2020'

Let's start!

1- First of all introduce yourself to our readers.
 I am a Senior Engineering Professional and a Literary Author of six books and the Lead Author of a Technical Book that has been translated into eight major European languages. I am a much-awarded Author and my books have been Bestsellers and have received critical acclaim. I have been covered by all the major National Media houses including Forbes India. I have a Wikipedia page. 

2- Tell us something about your latest book 'Etchings of the First Quarter of 2020'. 

Etchings of the First Quarter of 2020 comprises a novella and a poem cycle.

The novella, in the background is a sweetly evolving dialogue between a step-father and a step-daughter, and in the foreground it is a dissection of ideas pivoted around dualism of human life by discussing literary characters like, Lolita, Humbert Humbert, Anna Karenina, and Nikhilesh; thought-leaders like Hegel, Marx, and Heisenberg; political phenomena like, the Bolshevik Revolution; schizophrenia, love as an idea, and the secret love story of T S Eliot; and ecological phenomena like, marine conservation, and all of this is done in a unique way, almost as if we are engaged in a conversation with the author, to make us realize the plurality of life and accepting it to find peace and harmony in life.

The poem cycle is an anthology of 20 sharp edged poems that excite and thrill you as you are encapsulated in the whirlwind of the confrontations between the poet and his alter-ego.

3 - You have written 6 books, please throw some light on them. 

Pentacles. Leadstart Publishing Private Limited. 2010. ISBN 978-9380154824.

Pentacles comprises one novella and four long narrative poems.

Frosted Glass. Leadstart Publishing Private Limited. 2011. ISBN 978-9381115091.

Frosted Glass comprises one story cycle consisting of 14 stories and one poem cycle consisting of 21 poems.

Abyss 1. Leadstart Publishing Private Limited. 2011. ISBN 978-9381115367.

Abyss is a full length play in two acts with an interval in between. It is essentially a crime thriller full of suspense.

Winter Poems 1. Leadstart Publishing Private Limited. 2013. ISBN 978-9382473718.

The poems contained in this collection, were inspired by the relatively mild season that prevails in Kolkata following the season of festivities, the Durga and Kali Puja, and portray myriad shades of human life.

Random Subterranean Mosaic 2012 - 2018 - Time frozen in myriad thoughts. Inkstate Books. 2019. ISBN 978-9352011988.

It is a kaleidoscope of random, yet structured to a pattern, fiction, semi-autobiographical, and autobiographical pieces, covering poems, short-shorts, opinions, observations, and conversations.

Roy, Sabarna (2020). Etchings of the First Quarter of 2020. Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd.

It comprises a novella and a poem cycle. The novella deals with dualism of life and the poem cycle is a duel between the poet and his alter-ego.

4 - Are all the books of same genre or different? 
All my six literary books are of different genre.

5 - Which genre you enjoyed writing the most? 
Writing conversations.

6 - Did you always want to become a writer? 
It was in July 2007 that I wanted to be an author seriously.

7 - How do you handle negative feedback? 
I keep myself insulated from praise or brick-bats. As an author, my job is to only write and write.

8 - Are you planning other books? How soon can your readers expect your next book? 
In 2021 I plan to publish a book on the Pandemic.

9 - How has your journey as an author been so far?
 It has been a learning and satisfying experience.

10 - Who is your favorite Indian and foreign author?
 Among Indian authors it is R K Narayan and among foreign authors it is Orhan Pamuk.

11. What does your family think of your writing? 
They are of course full of admiration!

12 - Any message for your readers? 
Read more books and support and appreciate and critique living authors.

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Saurabh Pant

Author Interview : Saurabh Pant

Hello everyone,
Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'Warming Boom'

Let's start!

1.How Nature Inspire you?
Born to a city that has phenomenal natural calibre, a place that has many cultural and social essence, and later on having school education in the capital of hilly state, It has always been very delightful to stay close to nature, observe its natural impressions, and in such ways it has been a great pleasure to live out the moments of my life close to nature and enjoy its real prestige around.
What it does as an inspiring factor that it gives the calmness requires to do bigger tasks and make sure that they do get accomplished in right direction, it has made heart blissful and an experience of lifetime to save for sure, the way my house is located close to green forests on the top and the honorary lake in the lower land all coming closer as inspiration makes it sublime, and what it has resulted that it gives a clear impression to sense of purpose for which it has been an inspiring factor by many ways.
Thus the most powerful inspiring feeling these hills have given me is to stand still like a rock, be determined and execute plans no matter whatever conditions and challenge rise in front, and to stay firm, be calm and make sure that things not go to haywire situations for which I am deeply indebted to the nature around, feels blissful to have got such environment, and lets hope that it would keep inspiring me to write more and work out more bigger plans in future.

2.What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
There are many things to learn when you write books, You have to be on the spot, you require discipline, and that's the first idea that comes to your mind as you may require plan, and if you spill it out without right accuracy, things can be very critical so that's the first fact I learnt while writing books.
Second thing that counts for an author while writing a book is to decide what would be the choice of his or her audience who would read for which Psychological and cultural understanding of the country or area to choose is vital, thus writing books It helped me a lot to understand what my readers want and how to choose it carefully.
Lastly you require a strong financial plan, an economic goal to settle, and if you can't manage things well it doesn't suit you in any ways, thus how to financially be updated and in what way it should be used was the biggest learning curve for me after becoming a writer.
Yet the most surprising element I learnt from writing works is the changes thinking process could give you and it can only do you by writing books which require a complex set of adaptation, thus it helps in giving a new thinking ideology and get settled with it.

3. As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?
I wanted to settle in with something unique, the way it should help me to become better, and let me continue to contribute for my society.
Though before I lost vision around age of 12, I had few dreams that require vision to fulfil, but once I entered to the visionless world with students like me around special school, Things changed rapidly and so did my approach.
Thus from such point of time, I learnt quickly to write things out, practiced hard to be into the field of Quizzing, and hence it has been a great journey the person I have become today.

4.What's your working schedule when you are writing?
Usually I plan night hours to do my writing, especially when I have planned a book and wish to complete it, in the day hours its lot of hassle and I feel its more effective to do the stuff around night.
Although if I am at my home, its not a big deal, as Nainital is a beautiful hill station, gives you exact peace and harmony to work around, and the environment it possess usually helps a  lot for writing.
Thus my schedule for writing may come for 2-4 hours at a time, I don't plan big or continued hours of hard work as it can also bring stress, and its not a cake walk to plan all efforts out, Thus I set a schedule which would have some laughter, some tea session going around, and while its all on I keep working and makes it a nice mood to settle all things out.

5.What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
As far any peculiar standard is concerned, I would say that my writing quirk mostly relates to Cultural interchange as I have been the student of History from my college days and believe in change that happens on certain basis, thus it would be a peculiar trend in my writing that I cover things that happens in the current and tries to cover them up which would show that I believe in Continuity or change debate and tries to give that touch to my writing.
To do that effectively, I choose such topic which have a common baseline in past, has been changing in recent times, and I try to locate that in what way that change or new line has come to that certain ideological pillar which gives me strength and help to decide how to cover it up in my writing settlement and make it more potent around.

6.Tell us something about your books except what is mentioned in blurb.
There are two common things you will find in my works, in which 1st is a focal point around which the entire work moves round, and second is a pattern in which each chapter would connect to other, and such movement by which it comes to effect will surely make you feel that a channel of writing has been created which is also known as 'Ring of expansive thoughts' and this is the core value by which I carries on my writing style.
There is also a symbol of essence you would be able to highlight in which I try to first bring the core topic, expands it with the main essence that has been discussed, and then close it out with the future to come which should help you to find a common methodology I obtain to make my writing equally effective.
Lastly anything than that, What you would be able to find in my writing, whether poetry, prose or research commentary that there is a sense of urgency that People should act on the problems, must help everybody realise that such issues are in existence in present, and this style to make sure that people do come to action is the core method for which I create stuff and lets hope that my writing efforts continue to come more and more.

7. In what way youre chosen works highlight the world of writing to which you have established?
There are two major ways they highlight my chosen world, in which 1st has been the direction of settled methodology which you can clearly witness as certain chosen genre follow up the work, And second is to execute plans for bigger platforms that may include my 5 GK Series and the way they have made their impact shows enough the way the works have highlighted their presence and made my world of establishments a bigger one, and together they both stand firm in their direction with my plans to future still under construction.
In this way what I give you as an author that I assure what I have done still continue to be into establishment, I make sure that the things I have planned must be brought to reality by hard work of my entire team, and what I am able to do is that I like to plan in step by step procedure that makes it an accurate journey for which I hope to continue the works around.
With that I hope that the answers are enough to highlight the world I have established, Gratitude again to Bright Zone Promotions for this 2nd interview, and I hope that by your platform I would be able to give my message to a more wider reader community and stay healthy with my quality of content, till more such efforts come, for now its cheers from Charlie...

8.Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?
I have my author pages online on various global stores and I keep my readers in touch not only by such pages but by constant online events decided according to the distributers and publishers where my works have been published and I must say that the responses they give are fruitful.
I usually ask them the way things that have gone through, what type of changes and new experiments they would like, and the way they express by their question session is really appreciating and make me feel that everything has gone on to the right step.
From this interview I would once again like to express them my gratitude, hope their curiosity for my works should continue, and Readers Keep reading, keep supporting, and continue to make me a better author, I am delightful the way you have made me a better author till now and hope the legacy should continue.

9. According to you, how important it is to promote one's book & is it helpful? 
It is essential in the way to let certain readers know what your book has done, as it not only let new readers count your work but also help a larger community to reach by which you can find out more reading space and it is also beneficial in the way you can plan your future efforts.
Although while thinking of promotions, it is vital that the author must know how to do it effectively, Sometimes we waste lot of money doing promotions and find it not coming to right potency, Thus it depends on the author's perspective how he or she would try to bring the promotions into effect and in what way he or she can make the most by having them for becoming a better author.
Thus they are no doubt helpful to create craze about your work, surely give you boost for larger audience to come into effect, and if chosen correctly with proper care and not misdirected then can bring great response for which choose carefully and make the most of your work around certain areas by having promotions.

10. Any suggestions for the budding Writers? If yes, then what are they?
There are few suggestions I would have for the new writers who are rising across my New Indian writing legacy, and I have one straight advice for them first of all that they don't get satisfied by a single work and feel that this is over which is not the end of the publishing industry by any means.
The writing industry is vast and oceanic in its comparative legacy and they must establish a long lasting name for themselves if they have to live the entire world out by their writing skills.
Further, I would let them know that they should explore new writing skills, multiple genres of their abilities to create such efforts, and if they are able to create, make sure that they forward that writing legacy to more rising writers which should assure a prominent growth of writing culture across our great India.
Lastly what I would like to mention that they don't get discouraged with lesser impact, few readers, or lesser global response, In early days its only sunrise, then it becomes a basking day, and then an entire day of fruitful trees, but to reach that far you would require strong commitment and don't get disheartened, If you know you are right, make sure you stand like rock on your path and carry on your legacy.
These are the few suggestions I have and with that I would like to close out this interview, My gratitude to Bright Zone Promotions for the entire Interview effort, till more such efforts come, for now its cheers from Charlie...

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