Q.1 Tell us a little about yourself?
A. I am a content writer, blogger, and a first-time author.
Based out of Hyderabad, I have worked in Corporates for 17 years, and now taken
up my passion for writing as my profession. I envision inspiring, educating, and
empowering hearts and minds by penning down my thoughts, opinions, and
emotions.
Q.2 Do you have any upcoming books?
A. Yes. My upcoming book again reflects the struggles, inhibitions, and emotional turmoil a woman
goes through in a marriage. And that
a woman beholds immense strength, and power within which enables her journey, and
fuels her spirits to fight any failure, criticism or loneliness.
Q.3 How did you get the idea to write
I Hope We Meet Again?
A. It’s my personal experience and observation of how a
failed relationship can break hearts and shatter spirits. How girls lose the joy of
life and take it as the end of the road. I wish to encourage and empower the souls
experiencing this pain and help them unravel the painful knots and start
opening the wings to fly again.
Q.4 Do you hide any secrets in your
book that only a few people will find?
A. Yes. A few instances are real-life incidents.
Q.5 What is the most difficult thing
about writing characters from the opposite sex?
A. Writing characters of the opposite sex can get demanding
when you are trying to sketch their inner beliefs, and habits especially the
darker side.
Q.6 Is there a message in your novel
that you want readers to grasp?
A. I only hope to let my dear readers know that life is beautiful only if we wish to see it that way. No single relation defines or
confines us. No one knows you and likes you more than yourself. Love yourself
and stop counting on others for love and warmth.
Q.7 How do you develop your plots and
characters? Do you use any set formula?
A. There is no formula. I write from my heart and choose
to reach my reader's heart.
Q.8 In your opinion, what’s the
recipe for an irresistible love story?
A. Get your characters dreamy, yet realistic so the audience can
identify them. Draft a plot picking events around you. Since they are real,
there are probabilities your audience can connect to them. Have a little dose of
romance, heart-touching sentiments, and a powerful ending.
Q.9 Where do you hope to take your
writing in the future?
A. I hope to continue writing books and get as creative
and unique as possible, and touch many more hearts in the future.
Q.10 Does your family support your
career as a writer?
A. Absolutely. My mother has been my inspiration, and
husband my support. They appreciate my thoughts and are very happy and proud of
my achievements.
Q.11 Do you believe in writer’s
block? If yes, how do you deal with it?
A. Yes. I am not sure about other writers,
but I do come across stages where I fall short of creative ideas and concepts.
All I do is take a break maybe a few hours or sometimes even a day. Thinking
with a relaxed mind and keenly observing surroundings helps.
Q.12 How do you deal with the
emotional impact of a book (on yourself) as you are writing the story?
A. Writing a book may revive many dark and deep emotions.
It may also involve voicing out opinions and thoughts which have always been
unspoken. But I feel happy to get the opportunity to share these thoughts
through the medium of writing.
Q.13 Do you have any unique and
quirky writing habits?
A. I take help from witty quotes and poems which have
been instrumental and influential in my writing style.
Q.14 What is the most unethical
practice in the publishing industry?
A. I guess am too inexperienced to comment on that.
Q.15 What advice do you have for
aspiring authors?
A. Don’t hold back and don’t hesitate. Scribble whatever
you have in mind, and edit later. It sounds to be an impossible task in the
beginning, but as you start you would enjoy it.
Q.16 If you could invite one person
to dinner, who would it be and what would you cook?
A. I would invite myself and my husband for a sumptuous
dinner and get food from my favorite food joint. That gives me rest and amazing food too.
Q.17 Which famous person, living or dead would
you like to meet and why?
A. I would like to meet Princess of Wales, Diana who has
always fascinated and mesmerized me with her beauty, grace, and poise. Her
golden heart and free spirit with the urge to contribute to the world had
always inspired and captivated me.
Q.18 What is your favorite book and
why?
A. My favorite books include – The God Father by Mario
Puzo, The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown for their unmatchable imagination,
exceptional storytelling skills, and impeccable writing techniques. Another book
I adore is The Evolution of God by Ajay Kansal for its scientific, and eye
opening approach.
Q.19 Share the experience of your
journey so far?
A. I have had an amazing experience all through my
corporate and writing stint. It’s been joyful and full of learning as writing
my book had been joyful and content writing and blogging had been full of
knowledge.
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A good and candid interview. Blessings and best wishes to both the author and the reviewer.
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ReplyDeleteAwesome....read the 1st book it was too good...waiting for the 2nd one.
ReplyDeleteIndeed a great interview Archana. You've always been inspiring as a manager and now as a writer. Looking forward to your new release. Best wishes
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the book and the interview !
ReplyDeleteWishing Archana more successful books .... and without much of a writer's block !