QUESTIONNAIRE :
Q-1) when did you first realize you wanted to be a writer ?
ANS: Well, it happened way back when I was in 12th standard. I
never planned life. Things go unpredictable with me. I wanted to be an engineer
when I was in 7th grade. I wanted to be a doctor when I was in 9th
grade. Such uncertain life! I just
wanted to do something that brings spark in life. I wrote my first poem when I
was in 8th grade. It didn’t stop since then, and as I grew up, the
dream of becoming a published author also kept growing up.
Q-2) when did you write your first book and how old were you ?
ANS: I
wrote my first book in between March and May (2016), a manuscript which never
got released. No regrets! I was 19 that time. My first published novel is A
KIND OF COMMITMENT which came in market in August 2017 , was written between
November 2016 and February 2017. I’ve also worked in an anthology with Omji
Publication house.
Q-3) what was the most surprising thing you learned in
creating your books ?
ANS: Writing
is a form of madness. It’s like meditation. Things which don’t actually happen,
characters which don’t exist in real world… you give them a life through your
words. Most surprising thing I learned in creating my books is… it gives me
unexpected sight. Writing helps you to rediscover the creative side of
yourself.
Q-4) How many book you have written ? Which is your favourite
?
ANS: A
KIND OF COMMITMENT is my only published book till now. I’m planning to start my
next book soon. A Kind Of Commitment was an immature experience. I knew nothing
about literature world, had no friends who were into writing. I struggled to
make my space here. It took an awful lot of time but it was worth it. AKOC was
released on 18th August, 2017. AKOC is and will always be close to
my heart, because this book has changed me completely as a person, and
definitely, for the better. AKOC is all
about few regrets, commitments and madness to gain the ultimate.
Q-5) Do you have any suggestions to help any budding writer
become a better writer ? If so, what are they ?
ANS: Thanks
for the question. Many people ask me “I want to be a writer but I don’t know
how to start.” For an impatience person like me, my suggestion to every
aspiring writer is to keep patience. You’ll hear it from anybody in the
industry. Trust yourself. Don’t write to make money or to be popular. Write for
yourself. Write if it brings you joy.
Q-6) Do you hear from your readers much ? What kind of
things do they say ?
ANS: It
feels good when your readers appreciate you for your work. My readers have been
very kind to me. Writing has given me a huge family on social media and I’m
grateful to them. I’m 21 and I don’t think I’ve done enough things to be that
old. My only aim for now is to bring more good stuff for my readers in form of
my second book.
Q-7) Tell us something
about your newly released novel/book ?
ANS: My
only released book is A KIND OF COMMITMENT. AKOC is a story of a young girl who
has a dream of becoming a photographer known by all. Many ups and downs come in
her life. Love happens, break-up happens, love happens again, she loses it
again… and in the end when her life completely goes out of control, she just
takes a deep breath and fuck off with this belief that every ending brings you
a new beginning.
AKOC is a romance book. It was
recently declared as the grand winner of Reader’s Choice Awards 2018. My next
book TRG (won’t reveal the title before its completion) is going to be
completely different from the first one.
I’m planning to get it published by next December. (fingers crossed)
Q-8) What do you think makes a good story ?
INTERVIEWED BY:
MR.SUMAN PANDA
TEAM BOOK RACKOON
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