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!
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