Thursday 24 December 2020

EXCHANGING WORDS WITH AMULYA PRIYADARSHI

NEWS OF BOOKS 21:13
AUTHOR’S BIO : 
The author, Amulya Priyadarshi, was born on Aug 13, 1971 at Patna. He completed his schooling from the renowned Netarhat Residential School (now in Jharkhand). Having a bent towards Humanities stream since early days, he opted for Intermediate Arts (I.A) at Patna College, Patna. In fact, in the Matriculation or Secondary Board Examination conducted in 1987, he scored Science – type high marks in Humanities Stream, and Humanities – type marks in Science stream. 
Subsequently, he moved to Delhi University and completed B.A (Hons.) in Political Science at Ramjas College. He topped his college in the said course, and also attained 2nd rank in North Campus and overall 7th rank in the university. He followed it up with more qualifications, i.e. LLB at Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi and a 1 – year P.G. Diploma in Industrial Relations & Personnel Management at R.P College of Communications & Management, BhartiyaVidyaBhawan, New Delhi.
At present, he is working as DGM (HR) at Bhilai Steel Plant, the flagship of Steel Authority of India (SAIL). Not content with his academic pursuits, he completed MBA in HR through Distance Education mode from IGNOU, while in service.
He has had a strong fascination with writing since childhood. During his Intermediate Arts – days at Patna, he got quite a few articles published in ‘Campus Corner’ section of The Times of India, Patna. Further, while at Delhi University, his articles got published in newspapers like ‘The Pioneer’. More importantly, he was one of the founding members, along with some of his school mates, of ‘Banking Services Chronicle’, the widely circulated career magazine. He continued as a member of its Research Team throughout his stay at Delhi. One of his articles published therein, i.e. ‘Economic Reforms: the need for a human face’ will be found to be relevant even today!
Even while working at Bhilai Steel Plant, his articles and case studies have been published in in – house journals. He was the Managing editor for long, of an in - house monthly HR Newsletter named ‘Ripples’as well as the founding co – editor of a bilingual wallpaper named ‘Ispat Sandesh’.Only recently, an HR case study co – authored by him has got published in ‘Kaleidoscope’ – a journal of SCOPE.He has also written reference booklets on Industrial Relations (IR) Management, while working as In Charge of Industrial Relations Section of Bhilai Steel Plant.
Besides writing, he has consistently exceled since schooldays in extra – curricular activities like debating, dramatics, quizzing and personality tests. Even in his present organization, he has got a strong reputation of being an excellent presenter, programme anchor, quizmaster and faculty on subjects like Labour Laws, effective communication skills etc. He has also conducted Business & Management quizzes in not only various plants and units of SAIL, but also in other organizations like Indian Oil Corporation.
He has represented Bhilai Steel Plant in various competitions and won awards at the same. He also holds the post of Hony. Secretary, National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), Bhilai Chapter. He also takes sessions on various managerial topics at nearby Management/Engineering institutes.

1. Who and what inspired you to write?

 First inspiration for writing a book came after reading Anurag Mathur’s ‘The Inscrutable Americans’ long back during student life. The IMMEDIATE inspiration came after reading Chetan Bhagat’s ‘five point someone’.
 
2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?

The primary challenge while writing was sustaining the mood as well as rhythm, while fulfilling my core commitment towards my full time job of a middle level HR Executive in a Central Govt. Undertaking (PSU). 
Getting published was the biggest challenge in itself. Mainly, because there is no one available really to guide you properly. One beats around the bush initially, as in my case. Especially for those, who don’t live in metros/big cities, it is even more difficult!
 
3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?  

Through a childhood friend who is a scholar, settled at Delhi. That too, accidentally at a Re-union!
 
4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them?

They are highly professional and systematic in their approach. They are quite supportive and encouraging as well towards the authors.
 
 5. How supportive is your publisher of your work?

The publisher is also a standout professional, very sensitive and understanding towards the expectations and needs of the authors.
 
6. How do you see literary success for yourself?

A possible literary success would fulfil me as a person. It would provide me the satisfaction that I could do something extra, apart from the bread and butter job which just everyone does!
 
7. When can we expect your next book?

By mid – 2022, hopefully!
 
8. How has your experience being working with Locksley Hall Publishing?

Truly memorable with repeat value! 
 
9. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?

Never lose heart, and stick to your dream/aspiration! Also, don’t compromise on your BASIC style of writing! Be honest as an author! There is nothing right or wrong with creative writing!

BOOK NAME : DELHI BYTES: Nostalgia from the Nineties
 
PUBLISHER : LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING 

BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB :

 This novel, a campus story, has been written in a biographical form, as the tentative title itself of the novel suggests. It is set in Delhi University of the 1990s. It traces the life and times of Amit Mathur, a teen – aged boy from Bihar, who has joined Delhi University during the early nineties to pursue his dreams as well as career. He chose to pursue an under graduate course in Political Science at a premier college of the North Campus. The story unfolds in the backdrop of the watershed events taking place in the country during the turbulent nineties, i.e. Anti – Mandal agitation, Ram Mandir movement, economic reforms etc.This story also celebrates video cassettes, Archie’s cards, public telephone booths, single screen theatres and so on!
Amit’s friends, most of them from Bihar, come up as other important characters in the novel. His tragi-comic encounters with some of his female friends, all of them from Delhi, at different junctures play a key role in shaping him as a person. His trials and tribulations while pursuing his career as well as the dilemmas he faces in forging relationships, provide a meaning to his life. 
The story stretches itself to 2015 in the form of epilogue, i.e. when Amit Mathur revisits Delhi on a nostalgic trip. This trip gives him an enriching insight into the times that had changed drastically since the nineties, when he had a long and defining stay at Delhi. He could also make a general analysis about the social, economic and political changes across the nation itself – the changes from PCOs to cell phones, from single screen theatres to multiplexes, from shops to malls, from libraries to net, and so on!
As mentioned above, this novel uses a few important real life events to build up the story.

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Sunday 13 December 2020

EXCHANGING WORDS WITH SHANTANU BANERJEE

NEWS OF BOOKS 21:39

 


AUTHOR’S BIO : 

Shantanu Banerjee, the author of 'My Girlfriend's Wedding' hails from Ranchi,  Jharkhand. Shantanu is a post-graduate in Geology from Ranchi University as well as a Post Graduate Diploma holder in Business Management from Institute of Science and Management, Ranchi. It was during his management study days when he wrote several short plays, which were performed on stage.
He worked as a banker for five years in a private sector bank and then landed up into the insurance sector where he is presently working. Despite chasing his monthly sales targets he is busy writing stories which  is his area of interest.  
Apart from writing, Shantanu is very fond of travelling and photography. He has his own travel vlogs on his You Tube channel by the name- "Traveller SB".  He feels that in a busy and daily hectic schedule it gives a comfort while writing and traveling.

1. Who and what inspired you to write?  

At school I used to read a lot of stories. After reading, I always felt that there should be some change in the plot of the story, I read. Hence, I decided to write down stories myself since I was 12 years old. My friends used to read whatever good or bad I wrote in the school's excercise book and they always appreciated it. This gave me an encouragement to write more. There the habit of writing developed which continued till I wrote MY GIRLFRIEND'S WEDDING.

2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?

There was no such challenges while writing but for getting my book published I had to face many challenges. Being a new author, my work was not accepted by many publishing houses. I was also unknown to this industry as I had no idea about how to get a book published.

 3.  How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?  

I met the renowned author - filmmaker, Mr. Pankaj Dubey in one of his book launch event. When I discussed to him regarding this passion of mine, he gave me the contact number of Suhail Mathur. That is how I came to know about The Book Bakers.

4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you  like to say about them ? 

They are very supportive and they guide every new author in a very proper way and nurture them till they become popular writers.

5. How supportive is your publisher of your work?

Quite supportive! At least new authors are getting a stepping stone to this industry by the help of LHP when other publishers are simply avoiding works of newcomers.

6. How do you see literary success for yourself?

I am keeping my fingers crossed. Looking forward for positive reviews of my book MY GIRLFRIEND'S WEDDING.

7. When can we expect your next book?

I have started writing my next fiction and trying to complete it as soon as possible. I am expecting to release it by 2022.

8. How has your experience being working with Locksley Hall Publishing ? 

It was a great experience working with LHP.

9. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF and keep patience.

BOOK NAME : MY GIRLFRIEND'S WEDDING

PUBLISHER : LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING


BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB : 

MY GIRLFRIEND'S WEDDING, narrates the story of the introvert, Sachin Sharma, whose mother is after his life to get married. But the young geologist's heart is still beating for the lovely Anupama Srivastava, his college mate five years ago, to whom he was unable to express his feelings of love.  

Time flies and the news of Anupama marrying an NRI does the rounds but almost immediately, for reasons untold, the marriage is called off. Sachin knows that destiny has given him a second chance and he better make the best use of it. 

As Sachin leaves to woo Anupama, will he be successful? Or does Anupama love someone else? What was the reason why the marriage was called off? What is the secret Anupama has not even disclosed to her parents? To know more, read Punekar Sachin Sharma's highly enjoyable misadventures in love in a deeply engaging and humorous read as it releases later this year!

Monday 7 September 2020

EXCHANGING WORDS WITH NEIL D' SILVA

NEWS OF BOOKS 21:02



AUTHOR’S BIO:

With several books to his credit, Neil D’Silva is a known name in the Indian literary world. His unique stories have struck a chord with a wide range of readers, eliciting praise from various quarters. He has signed book deals with leading publishers such as Penguin Random House, Rupa Publications, and Hachette among others. He has also won screen adaptation deals on three of his books.He has been named as one of the Top 7 Indian horror writers to be read by UK’s DESIblitz magazine. Considered as one of the forerunners of contemporary Indian horror literature, he has been covered by publications such as Mid-day, New Indian Express, Times of India, and many others.

He is also a frequent presence on the panels of literary festivals across the country. Neil D’Silva is a member of the international Horror Writers Association.

He was a winner at the Delhi Literature Festival Short Story Competition of 2015. His book Maya’s New Husband won the title of Entertainer of the Year at the Literary Awards 2015 that was co-hosted by Authors’ Ink Publications and Inside Stories.

1. Who and what inspired you to write? 

My father, Philip Neri, and Edgar Allan Poe. In that order. My father was a huge book hoarder. I don’t know if he read those books, but he always bought them and stocked them! As a child, I loved digging into his collection, and it was here that I found titles from Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, Oscar Wilde, and — allow me to take this name with due respect — Edgar Allan Poe. It was Poe’s strangely gothic worlds and depraved characters that fascinated me the most. Even as a young teen when I read those stories, especially The Tell-Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Pit and the Pendulum, and many others, all I wanted to do was to write like him, to create such bizarrely dark worlds like the horrormeister had created.
It also helped that my father worked with films. He translated movies from Hindi to English. One of his biggest clients were the Ramsay brothers. As my dad hacked away at his Remington typewriter, translating movies like Dak Bangla, Veerana, Tehkhana, and such, I sat next to him, my teen mind getting all fascinated with those dark stories of monsters in havelis and kabristans. 
So, my influences came both from Western literature as well as from Hindi cinema. I have had the best of both worlds, you may say, and that’s what makes my writing what it is.


2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?

Writing was a wonderful experience for me. I will not demean it by saying that it challenged me, because it did not. It only provided, and continued to provide, the best to me from its bounty. I seek solace in writing. It’s the only thing I want to do and like to do, and, over time, I have gotten inspired by many literary geniuses and still been able to evolve a style that characteristically my own.

I didn’t have many issues on the publishing front either. I self-published my first book, Maya’s New Husband, on Amazon KDP. It did quite well, staying on Amazon horror top 10 for close to two years. I then used Amazon KDP and a few indie publishers for three more books. The only thing with that was the inability to connect with the larger market. This was when The Book Bakers stepped in and offered to pitch my subsequent books. 

3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?  

Suhail Mathur, who is an avowed fan of horror fiction and has written a few horror stories himself, tracked me on social media. We connected on Facebook shortly after Maya’s New Husband was released. I still remember the day when Suhail called me up and convinced me that I could do much better in terms of publishing because he had seen a spark in my writing. That was basically how we connected. Suhail is today a very good friend of mine and my go-to person for all kinds of publishing chatter and advice.

4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you  like to say about them ? 
Though Suhail Mathur connected with me in 2015 itself, we could not sign up at that time due to certain bindings I had with another party. It was 2017 that we reconnected. I had just self-published Yakshini and had also received a major screen deal for it. I spoke to Suhail about it and Suhail successfully catapulted the book to the big league with a deal from Rupa Publications. The book is widely released and available everywhere now, and a bestseller. Close on its heels, The Book Bakers brought me another major deal, which was a commissioned project with Penguin Random House India which would tell the stories of famous paranormal investigator, Jay Alani. This book happened, and Jay and I co-authored it, and it was another whopping success. These two books brought me into the big league and it was just a matter of time before I was rubbing shoulders with the who’s who of the literary world on litfest panels, including Shimla International Literature Festival, Noida International Literature Festival, Pune International Literature Festival, and Times Litfest Bengaluru.


5. How do you see literary success for yourself?

Literary success for me only translates into one thing — my ability to write a lot of stories and get read by as many people as possible. It is an icing on the cake if the stories get critical acclaim as well, and I have been fortunate in that regard.

 6. When can we expect your next book?

I have two books in the pipeline, both of them pitched by The Book Bakers.
The Spirits Talk to Me releases with Hachette India on September 25, 2020. The next book is Ghost Whispers with Rupa Publications, and is currently going through the editing process. Both these books are co-authored by me and paranormal investigator Sarbajeet Mohanty, and are commissioned deals.

7. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?

Please focus on improving your craft every day by reading a lot and continuously writing. When writing, do not think about getting it published or marketing or who would read it. When writing, just pour your soul on paper in its most undiluted self. Everything starts with a well-written book, and that is where your sole focus should be when you begin.

TITLE OF BOOKS PUBLISHED VIA THE BOOK BAKERS : 

  1. Yakshini (2019) – Rupa Publications

  2. Haunted (2019) – co-authored with Jay Alani, Penguin Random House India

  3. The Spirits Talk to Me (2020) – co-authored with Sarbajeet Mohanty, Hachette India

  4. Ghost Whispers (upcoming) – co-authored with Sarbajeet Mohanty, Rupa Publications





Wednesday 25 March 2020

EXCHANGING WORDS WITH KULPREET YADAV

NEWS OF BOOKS 05:12
AUTHOR'S BIO : 

An ex-armed forces officer, KULPREET YADAV is an author of seven books, two e-books, and one collection of short stories. Shortlisted for prestigious writing awards and winner of the prize ‘Best Fiction Writer, 2018’ at the Gurgaon Literature Festival, Kulpreet lives in Delhi.

1. Who and what inspired you to write? 

As a child, I used to read a lot and this habit continued as I went to college and finally joined the uniformed services. It was in 2006 that I wrote my first book. There was so specific inspiration that I can put a finger on now. Perhaps, a lot of reading & traveling was pushing me towards writing in my subconscious. In any case, once my first book was published and people appreciated it, I decided to continue writing. 

2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?

The first book was accepted by a Mumbai-based company without much trouble. But it was a small company and there were many issues related to distribution and marketing which I didn't know at the time I signed the contract. Publication of my subsequent book was a tiresome and frustrating experience because I wanted to go with more established publishers. But once I had a good agent who liked my work, things got much better. 

 3.  How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?  

I'd met Suhail Mathur of The Book Bakers a few times. At that time, I was with another agency. Once we talked and our wavelengths matched, I thought we must collaborate for my future books. 

4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them ? 

Well, The Book Bakers has come a long way and today it has an impressive track record for everyone in the industry to see. Even though I'm not aware of the difficulties the "Team Book Bakers" must have faced in its formative years, I've no doubt in my mind that everyone associated with the agency has worked very hard. I feel a special bonding with them because I've been there almost from the start. I wish everyone in The Book Bakers all the very best. 

5. How do you see literary success for yourself?

I don't think I'm the right person to answer this because success in any creative field has many definitions and interpretations. For me, my success is directly proportional to the way readers react to my books. The number of people who read my books is growing, and every few days when one of them writes to me about my books, it makes every effort that I take as a writer, worth it. 

 6. When can we expect your next book?

I'm working on two books right now. The research for the first one is complete and if all goes well, the readers can expect a August 20 release. 

7. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?

Yes, please read a lot. Please travel a lot. And let rejections don't weigh you down. Finally, write a lot and never, ever, give up. 

 BOOK NAME : THE LAST LOVE LETTER

 PUBLISHER : RUPA PUBLICATION


BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB :

CAN YOU FORGET YOUR TRUE LOVE?
Akash is devastated when his wife Nisha dies of cancer, leaving him all alone to raise their fouryear- old daughter, Sara. He finds it impossible to deal with the void in his life, and coping with the demands of being a single parent makes the situation worse. The crisis affects his professional life as well, which, too, takes an unexpected turn.
Subah is a painter who started hating men ever since she was dumped by her boyfriend for another woman. She runs an NGO that helps women whose lives have been ruined by abusive men.
When Akash meets Subah their lives change forever, but Akash is ridden with guilt as he finds himself getting closer to Subah. Can he be in love with two women at the same time? The Last Love Letter explores the contours of broken relationships and the meaning of commitment in modern India. The book discovers that love is neither about control nor surrender but a blessing that can only be experienced by listening to the heart.

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Wednesday 19 February 2020

EXCHANGING WORDS WITH RUPA SRIKUMAR & A.K. SRIKUMAR

NEWS OF BOOKS 19:22



AUTHOR'S BIO :

Rupa Srikumar is a poet, novelist and translator. With her husband A.K.Srikumar she translated Yasmin Khalid Rafi’s ‘Mohammad Rafi: My Abba – A Memoir’ from Hindi to English (Pub. Westland). She has translated Mahatma Ramratna Thapaliyal’s Hindi treatise ‘Vishwadarshan’ into English (with A.K.Srikumar). She is currently working on another English-Hindi translation of a book on SMEs. Her radio plays have been broadcast by AIR.  ‘Mahaveer’ is Rupa’s first novel.
A.K.Srikumar is a novelist, playwright, poet and translator. Srikumar also writes fiction for children. Most of his nine children’s books won first/second prizes in the Children’s Book Trust’s annual competition. ‘Operation Polo’ (1997) was adjudged the ‘Best Children’s Book of the Year’.
Some of Srikumar’s poetry has been published by the Times of India. His play ‘Bhishma’ was staged in Ahmedabad. The novels ‘The Wonderful World of Nilayam Swamy’ (1981) and ‘Conversations with a Motor-cycle’ (1984) were published by Writers’ Workshop, Calcutta.
Penguin India published Srikumar’s historical novel ‘The Begum’s Secret’ (2010). The book was long-listed for the Vodafone-Crossword Literary Prize.
Srikumar’s English translation of T.V.Varkey’s Malayalam classic ‘Maanju Pokunna Thalamurakal’ (The Vanishing Generations) was published by Westland Books in September 2017.
A.K.Srikumar and Rupa live in Mumbai. Their son S.Shankar is a screenwriter and film maker.

1. Who and what inspired you to write?

Writing has been a passion for us since our adolescent years, since both of us belong to families with a tradition of literature. As for ‘Mahaveer’, a visit to the Garhwal Rifles’ regimental centre at Lansdowne in Uttarakhand was to sow the seeds for a novel about the hero of Nuranang, 1962. His exploits that transcended human endeavour and led ‘Jaswant Baba’ to attain union with the supreme soul, was a story that had to be told.

2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?

For a writer of literature, apart from writing, with the extensive research and the hard work required to develop a credible and exciting story told in a captivating manner, the greatest challenge is to get all that effort rewarded, by publication.

3.  How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?

The late Mr. Himendra Nath Varma (author of ‘My Allahabad Story’) introduced us to The Book Bakers. He was a close friend.

4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them?

The agency has been optimistic and encouraging from the outset, and that they could pitch ‘Mahaveer’ to a major publisher like Rupa and get us a contract in so short a time is in itself testimony to The Book Bakers’ enthusiasm and energy.

5. How do you see literary success for yourself?

Acceptance of one’s literary work for publication, to be soon made available to an eager readership, gives immense joy. The purpose of writing is to be read. It is so fulfilling, to be accepted.

6. When can we expect your next book?

Soon!

7. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?

It’s true, success is ninety percent perspiration. But nurture that inspiration, and keep going. You’ll make it.

BOOK NAME :  MAHAVEER

PUBLISHER :  RUPA PUBLICATION

BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB : 

Every cloud, they say has a silver lining. If there is one action of India’s 1962 fiasco in the North-East that counts as a moment to treasure, it is the battle of Nuranang. Sikhs, Rajputs, Gorkhas, and Garhwalis all fought like tigers. But towering above their stories of courage is a saga of selfless love and indomitable courage. The actors on this brief stage were a Garhwali solider, and two anonymous Monpa girls.
When Jaswant Singh Rawat arrives in Tawang with his battalion, he is already a hero for his friends and colleagues. But his meeting with the sisters, Sela and Noora, transforms all their lives, and the history of a nation, in a way rarely seen before. Love blossoms, even as the dogs of war are unleashed. Will Jaswant’s love for his Monpa beloved win the day? Are Noora and Sela’s pristine affections doomed to be crushed under the boots of a marauding, relentless enemy?  Will hate and jealousy triumph, or love conquer?
Rupa Srikumar and A.K.Srikumar script an action-packed, yet sensitive tale that will leave you aching for the lovers, fearing for their lives, and praying for their redemption.

Sunday 5 January 2020

EXCHANGING WORDS WITH AVISHEK GUPTA

NEWS OF BOOKS 20:45

AUTHOR'S BIO : 

Avishek Gupta works as a Principal Technical Writer in a leading software organization. He has penned several popular books, such as 15/1 Story Avenue, Zareena: Of Love Forlorn, and Season of Love. Some of his stories have been translated into Bengali and Telugu. He actively interacts with his readers on social media. 

1. Who and what inspired you to write? 

The seed of writing was sown in our family with my grandmother, a poet and disciple of Rabindranath Tagore. The writing bug transfused to my father, who is a published author himself, and then, I got it in inheritance! I started writing at the age of seven. I used to love it as a kid, because I was creating a world of my own; and even today, writing makes me feel liberated. Two other things shaped me up as a writer. Firstly, my mother always encouraged me to read and that made me a very imaginative kid. And then, my grandfather, a freedom fighter, he used to tell me stories about his youth spent in Dhaka, and his participation in the Indian independence movement. So, right from my childhood, I had a wish to write a story about those times. 

2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?

Writing this story was never a challenge but a vocation to me. I just had to share it with the world! However, spending long hours with the manuscript also meant not giving enough time to the family. So, I guess more than me, my wife and son had to make sacrifices when I was writing this story.

Finding a publisher was tough initially. I was trying since 2016. After a handful of rejections, I decided to first create a reader base for myself. I blogged, I reviewed books, and I published my short stories and poetries. After a few accolades started coming my way, I decided to rekindle my romance with this novel. So, though “Visions of a Summer Past” is the first book I have written, it is the sixth one that I have published.

3.  How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?

I was regularly reviewing books by Indian authors since 2014 and was actively sharing them on social media. In this process, Suhail Mathur and his body of work for The Book Bakers caught my attention. I met him on Facebook and decided to send him a proposal for my novel.

4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them?

Suhail was the first person in the literary world who liked my story. All my earlier proposals elsewhere had met with rejections. The Book Bakers represented me, edited my manuscript, and designed my book cover too. They got me multiple publishing contracts and I had the liberty of selecting the one that suited me the best. I am very happy with my publisher Locksley Hall Publishing. They have always been clear and upfront in their communication. Today, this book has seen the light of the day only because of the faith my agency and publishing house has kept on my manuscript.

5. How do you see literary success for yourself?

Everyone wants their books to do well and I am no exception. I have been published before, but I still feel the goose bumps when my new book hits the market. If readers like my work, it inspires me to write even better in the future. 

Writing will continue to be an integral part of my life always. However, my future decisions of getting published will largely depend on how this novel fare.

6. When can we expect your next book?

I am planning to do a research-based non-fiction book on Hindu spiritualism. It might take me several months to finish this one. In the meantime, I might release a Kindle novella around mid-next year.

7. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?

If you love to write, keep pursuing it always. If you have faith in your story, go ahead and publish it. And once it’s published, market it like your life depends upon it!

BOOK NAME : VISIONS OF A SUMMER PAST

PUBLISHER : LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING


BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB :

In 1946, Prafulla Sen, a lawyer of Dhaka High Court, meets Asmani Bibi, a magical woman, who bestows a special power upon him. It changes Prafulla’s life forever and he is smitten by this intriguing lady. Soon, however, the partition of India compels him to shift to Kolkata. He never saw Asmani again. In 2016, USA,Rohit meets Celeste, a stranger who seems to know all about him. Intrigued, Rohit delves deeper, and the striking revelation blows his mind. Soon, they are in love; but work commitments compel Rohit to return to India. He starts getting visions of his past life and maintains a long-distance relationship with Celeste, until she goes missing one day. Will Rohit be able to find her back? Why is he getting those visions? How is their story intertwined with Prafulla and Asmani? To know all this and much more, read this magical tale of estranged soulmates.

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