AUTHOR’S BIO :
Ria Mary Mathew is a textile merchandiser turned pastry chef and author of Ria's Collection, her food blog since 2008. She was trained at Le Cordon Bleu and truly believes that good food and recipes are meant to be shared. Ria currently lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two children.
1. Who and what inspired you to write?
Being a food blogger for the last 12 years, I knew I wanted to write a cookbook someday. My inspiration has always been my family. My paternal Grandmother was an exceptional cook and my Mother is equally good. So I grew up in a family that cherished eating good food. Therefore, I always try to recreate something that I ate as a child, from a friend's lunch box, during our various family trips and family get togethers etc. It gives me a sense of belonging and makes me realize that I feel the happiest when I am in the kitchen recreating the taste from my past.
2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?
I always knew I wanted to write but I didn't know how to get started with it. I researched online and found various sources telling me how to write a proposal, how to write a manuscript etc. Nothing appealed to me because I just couldn't work or write in the way it was mentioned in those articles.
So after years of going back and forth with the idea, I just decided to follow my heart and write the way my heart spoke. That's when the magic happened! I truly believe that when I found my own voice, everything fell into place.
3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?
While I was trying to write a proposal, I went through many publishing house websites and pretty much everyone mentioned that it would be better to go through an agent. So I started researching for book agents in India and that's 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 ?
I was so excited when Suhail wrote back to me. I was least expecting it, to say the least. They have been very supportive of what I had in mind and took me through this whole journey without any hiccups. It's been a smooth ride with their support!
5. How supportive is your publisher of your work?
The team at Locksley Hall Publishing has been very supportive of my work from the start. They laid out their terms and it was an easy one to adhere to. Their team maintained a very friendly relationship which helped me in many ways when I had to put across an idea or a suggestion to them regarding the book.
6. How do you see literary success for yourself?
I do not come from a family of Authors. I am the first one in my family to write any kind of a book. So I must mention that it was something that I had to achieve all on my own along with the help of my agent and publisher. I had no idea how it was going to be when I first laid out the plan for writing my own cookbook. I just went with what my heart said and today, I am a published author. So this is definitely a very big personal achievement for me. It reinforces the fact that if I set out to do something, it will happen for me. I just have to work hard to have a happy ending.It's a lot of work but it is absolutely rewarding!
7. When can we expect your next book?
I have a framework made for it already so it's not that far away!
8. How has your experience being working with Locksley Hall Publishing ?
They are an amazing team to work with. It was my honour to have had my very first cookbook published through them.
9. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?
I know what you are going through. Don't let anything stop you. Give it your best shot. Write it, read it, and re-write it as needed. Take a break and come back to it. Read and re-write it again if need be. Sometimes, asking someone else to read out your work for you, can help you write better.
I sincerely hope you find the right agent & publisher who truly believes in you!
BOOK NAME : FIVE WAYS
PUBLISHER : LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING
BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB :
Five Ways is a treasure trove of recipes for anyone who likes to cook, eat & entertain. It features 75 recipes across five chapter for Appetizers, Drinks, Salads, Main Dishes & Desserts that can be cooked using five different methods- Baking, Frying, Steaming, Chilling & Stirring. All recipes share tips and make-ahead instructions to help cooks of all skill levels to cook with ease and confirdence. Five Ways also includes 14 stunning photographs of the finished dishes.
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https://www.amazon.in/dp/8194873320?ref=myi_title_dp https://www.pustakmandi.com/Five-Ways?search=Five%20Ways
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