EXCHANGING WORDS WITH KULPREET YADAV

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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