Q.1 Tell us a little about yourself?
Perhaps something not many people know?
A. I live in Chennai in a
joint family with my wife, son, father, my in-laws, and nephew. I work in
Cognizant technology solutions leading global practice. I am an avid reader and a big sports fan. Outside of my work, you will see me with a book in hand, or watching a cricket match, or a combination of such.
Q.2 Are we going
to read more from you shortly? Any new project you’re working on?
A. Yes, I am working on a
novel about the trials of a physically challenged stock trader.
Q.3 What did you
do with your first advance?
A. I did not get an advance.
But my first-month royalty made me cry, it was so small.
Q.4 What advice do
you have for writers?
A. Keep writing and never feel
shy to express yourselves. If what you write makes sense to you, it will make
sense to a section of people somewhere. So be confident of your judgment.
However, take feedback from constructive folks to improve.
Q.5 Do you Google
yourself?
A. Yes, of late quite often.
Q.6 If you could
tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?
A. I would have told my
younger self to have written more and more.
Q.7 What are the
most important magazines or websites for writers to subscribe to?
A. I think reading the works of the masters is the learning ground for writers. I don’t know about websites and
magazines. However, writings of greats like RK Narayan, PG Wodehouse, and
Agatha Christie should be the learning ground for writers.
Q.8 What is the
most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex?
A. Not having lived in their
shoes or interacted deeply to understand every emotion of the opposite sex is a
big challenge.
Q.9 Does writing energize you or
exhaust you?
A. Writing is something I
enjoy thoroughly. No way will it ever exhaust me. As long as I am writing for
the fun of it and not under pressure, it will never exhaust me.
Q.10 Do
you read your book reviews? How do you deal with bad or good ones?
A. I read every review of
mine. A good review is a confirmation of my faith in the book. However, a bad one
is a learning opportunity. If the bad review is for a badly produced book, like many typos or grammar issues, then it will be one to be ashamed of. It is not acceptable.
Q.11 Does
your family supports your career as a writer?
A. Yes, they have been very
encouraging.
Q.12 What
do your fans mean to you?
A. It is great to have fans.
They are the source of encouragement.
Q.13 Do you believe in writer’s
block?
A. No.
Q.14 Do
you have any unique and quirky writing habits?
A. I write my first draft with
pen and paper, then move everything to electronic format for further review and
refinement.
Q.15 What
do you consider to be your best accomplishment?
A. The fact that I have been
able to write is a big accomplishment for me. Getting fantastic reviews on my
debut novel makes me want to write more and explore my ability further.
Q.16 What
is the most unethical practice in the publishing industry?
A. I am not very experienced
in this profession to give this insight. I will get back on this question
sometime in the future. However, I think that producing a badly edited book is a
big unethical practice many smaller publishers practice.
Q.17 Who
edited your book and how did you select him/her?
A. Namita from Keemiya creatives edited the book. I got her contacts on the internet via a blog.
Q.18 Which
famous person, living or dead would you like to meet and why?
A. RK Narayan and PG Wodehouse.
Q.19 What
is your favorite book and why?
A. Frankenstein by Mary
Shelley. It is mind-boggling that a 19-year-old can write a book that deals
with the emotional conflict between a monster and its creator. To me, this book
will remain the best ever read by me.
Q.20 Share
the experience of your journey so far?
A. Writing and publishing my
debut novel has been a personally enriching experience. The journey to publishing
had many downs with rejections from publishers. Some of them were given in the
last round. But, it has toughened me for the future that lies ahead
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