Author Interview : Raviraj Mishra

Author Interview : Raviraj Mishra

Hello everyone,
Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'The feeling of being loved'

Let's start!

1 - First of all introduce yourself.
I am from Pune, India. I am a Software Engineer and a writer. I love reading and writing fiction. I enjoy creating characters and bringing them to life with my stories. I am blogging from last 5 years where I have been posting articles I write on different topics usually the things I feel.

2 - Did you always want to become a writer?
I started writing stories from when I was 12 years of age. So I guess I was always inclined towards writing and stories.

3 - How would you introduce your book 'The feeling of being loved'?
‘The Feeling of being loved’ is a story of the importance of love in a person’s life but it is not a love story as the name might suggest . It’s more of an expression pointing out how love is not optional. Shruti is the lead character in the story and the story revolves around the decisions she takes by her distracted mind.

4 - What inspired you to write this book?
This book is not inspired by one person, instead I found the bits and chunks of this story from many people around me. The only thing common in all the chunks was love. So yes, Love inspired me to write this book.

5 - Describe 'The feeling of being loved' in one line.
‘Sometimes we just wish for a love story’

6 - Are you planning other books? How soon can your readers expect your next book?
Yes, I am working on a story nowadays. Its quite different from this book ‘The Feeling of Being Loved’. As I have started working on the book, so I will take some time to give it a better shape but the readers can expect the next book in this year itself.

7 - How has been your journey as an author been so far?
The journey has been fantastic so far. I have connected to some beautiful people who are guiding me to improve and through them I am learning how to express myself in different ways. I am being continuously filled with motivations from the people I am meeting in this journey and I know this is just a small start of my big dream. 

8 - Who is your favourite Indian and foreign author?
My favourite Indian author is Chetan Bhagat. He is one of the first authors I came across in my teenage. My favourite foreign author is Nicholas Sparks. His novel The Notebook is the best book I have ever read.

9 - What do you like to do when you are not writing?
I am a professional Software Engineer with a full time job of 8 hours. I write at night and in weekends. Other than working and writing I read a lot. I spend my time with my family and I listen to music and talk to my girl friend. I sometimes cook when I am in mood.

10 - Any message for your readers?
There is a line I wrote and posted on Instagram - ‘PERFECTION IS AN ART OF IMPERFECT’. I believe in this line and I am sure if everyone considers this, they will no longer doubt their qualities.

Thanks for reading.

Book Review : Heart Quake

Book Review : Heart Quake

Title - Heart Quake
Author - K.Vijayakarthikeyan
Publisher - rupa publication
Genre - political thriller/fiction
Pages - 151
Format - paperback

Plot - The story revolves around an honest IAS officer, Vikram who decides to expose a corrupt and powerful minister, Rudra Pratap Rana aka RPR during the RPR's visit to the IAS academy. The video of Vikram asking the minister some embarrassing questions in front of a packed auditorium goes viral.

After this incidence Vikram's life is changed like a hell and many twists and turns occur in his life. Vikram with his friend Dr.Veda and inspector Raghu tries to solve all the mishappenings(mass deaths of people due to heart attacks) of that area.

Will Vikram be able to save Laxmipur from Heartquake? Grab the book to find out.

Review -

1) The cover of the book is eye catchy and the title of the book is apt to the content.
2) The plot of the book is interesting which seems to be realistic. It is a perfect blend of evil, goodness, corruption, bravery, honesty, dishonesty.
3) This medico political thriller with a tinge of romance and humour is narrated very well by the author.
4) The language used by the author is simple and lucid.
5) The characters are very well developed and described by the author that one can easily connect to them.
6) I wish the story could have been be more elaborated.
7) Twists and turns in the story keeps the readers hooked till the end.
8) Overall, a fast-paced thriller.
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Rating - 4.2/5
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I recommend this book to all thriller lovers out there.
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About the author -
K. Vijayakarthikeyan is a medico-turned-bureaucrat well known for his hugely popular initiatives as an IAS officer. He has won several awards and accolades for his pioneering work in land, solid waste and urban management. He has authored the national bestseller, Once Upon an IAS Exam, as well as five Tamil bestsellers, Ettum Dhoorathil IAS, Adhuvum Idhuvum, Orey Kallil 13 Maanghai, Jeyippadhu Yeppadi and Oru Cup Coffee Saapidalama. On sunny weekends, he can be found wreaking havoc on the cricket ground with his explosive batting and deceptive spin.

Thanks for reading.