First of all, I would like to welcome you in the Literary World. Being capable of expressing feelings in the form of words is itself an achievement. Here, at WordCurd we would like you to express your feelings and experience as a writer, reader and as a human.
1. And now as you have entered this world, how do
you feel being a member of it?
Privileged
and humbled.
2. What made you think that your book is different
from others? What makes your book special that reader should pick it?
One can’t
force anyone to pick up our books but we authors, pen our words from our life
experiences and how we perceive the world. CROSSROADS is one book which I feel
every Indian woman can relate to…the struggles, the pain and the love life a
woman is depicted in a woman’s journey from a young bride to motherhood.
3. While writing this book what were your
expectations from the book? Were you sure that this book could give wings to
your writing career?
No
expectations really…but yes an ardent urge to make sure it reaches almost every
woman. As a result of its success, the readers demanded it to be translated in
Hindi…thus it reached a further audience.
4. What do you think of writing as a career? What
importance does literature plays in your life?
Like most writers, I too
walk..talk and sleep with words J But taking it up as a career is not what I would like to do…as we
writers are bound by our moods to scribble when we feel like and not when a job
timing demands it. We like to be set free when expressing ourselves and only
then the best emerges from us. But it depends from person to person…writer to
writer and if they can channelize their moods and make it a suitable
profession, why not ?
5. What according to you is the best way to
connect to the readers? Words shooting from heart, an extraordinary story or
something else?
Both. If you
write from your heart, in a simple language and you can make even one reader
smile, feel, laugh or cry, you have just written a best seller. More than the
writing, you need to have the ability and network to market your books so it
can reach most readers and their feedback will help you evolve into a better
writer.
6. Now as your debut book arrives in the market,
what do you expect from your readers?
An honest
feedback…negative or positive so one can improvise our writing and work towards
our imperfections for the next book.
7. When you were in the initial phase of
the writing journey, what obstacles you faced as a debutant author?
Being new in
this industry in 2011, I was running confused from door to door wondering how to
get my debut novel Flirting With Fate published. Many people helped and yet,
many stabbed me in the back, misleading a novice. But with time one learns and
today I always try to help newcomers as they don’t suffer the way I did. It was
not easy but not impossible, either.
8. What do you think is the purpose of your
writing? What difference does writing makes to your life?
If not writing, then what?
If not writing, then what?
Writing helps
me unwind after a stressful day and releases those feelings of love, fear,
angst etc which perhaps in real life one cannot express easily. It’s a
catharsis of the soul. If am not writing, am listening to music, exercising,
meeting friends or playing with my dog, who is a vital character in all my
books J
9. Does at any stage you feel like leaving the
script in the halfway. Who would you like to give the credit of being a
constant supporter?
We all face
the writer’s block when we just don’t feel like writing for days on end. At
times we forget to bathe, eat, sleep and the fire is burning within to take out
the words and at times we just cannot write even a single word. But my
motivation to come back and scribble again is when I get any review by the
readers of my previous books.
10. What do you usually prefer-pen, typewriter or
computer?
My handwriting
is lousy…lol…so of course the laptop J
11. What are the core qualities an author must
possess?
Be simple in
using your words. You need to write to express not to impress your readers. And
most importantly, if you do not feel the emotions while writing, you cannot
expect the readers to feel it too, when they are reading.
12. Every journey teaches us a lesson. What are the
lessons you’ve learnt while penning your books?
Nothing is
impossible. If you are determined to reach somewhere, you can if you remain
persistent and dedicated. My journey has taught me to be honest and help
everyone you come across and somewhere the cosmos returns the goodness to you.
13. Tell us about your latest book.
The latest,
the 3rd one is still being penned…you will have to wait for this
one…all I can say is..its a thriller !
14. Does anyone else write in your family or anyone
who loves books?
Yes, my
father writes for newspapers but no one, except me, has penned a novel yet. I
hope someone does soon and I am now here to help them J Most of my family members are avid readers and my
daughter is my most strict critic as she reads and helps me correct my script
first.
15. Tell us about the best compliment you’ve ever
received and the criticism given to you as an author.
Best
compliment always has been that I write in a simple language which anyone can
relate to. Best criticism has been that at times I write totally unreal stuff
without verifying facts. I shall be working on perfecting that now onwards.
16. How much your stories are influenced from
real-life stories?
Just written
2 books yet. Only CROSSROADS is based on a real life story.
17. These days every author wants to come in the
list of ‘Best-selling Authors’? What do you think about it?
I am quite
content with the little acclaim I have gathered. I do not need the ‘Best Seller
‘tag if I have managed to touch the heart of even one reader. I am happy and
feel I am already home..I don’t need the cut throat competition. Each book,
each author has its own readership.
18. Tell us something about your five year goal.
Where do you see yourself as a writer in
five years?
I don’t see
so far ahead dear. Next 5 days I may not live…taking each day as it comes…kal
ho na ho J Moreover, I have no goals in life..am just happy
in the NOW.
19. If given an opportunity, would you like to be a
full-time writer?
I am a full
time writer and a full time single mom so hands full J
20. How much time do you take to complete a novel?
Is ‘patience’ the keyword to become a successful author?
My debut took
me time as I was new in the field but the 2nd one was quick to end.
But I confess, I am a lazy author…am in no hurry to outdo the rest and spin
books…I write when am comfy and feel like. Yes, one needs patience definitely
and of course prayers too.
21. What is the motive of your writing? Does your
work fall under some special category?
No motive. No
category. Just being me J
22. Last, but most important question readers would
want to know- Are you working on another book? If yes, how different is this
from your last work?
Yes…working
on my 3rd book. It’s a thriller so let’s see how it turns out to be
and if I can leave a chill down the spine of my readers.
Thank you
for sparing your precious time!
We hope
you enjoyed the session.
Team WordCurd!
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