AUTHOR'S BIO :
Maulshree Mahajan grew up in Dharamshala and started penning down poems when she was a pre-teen. By age 15, her short stories and poems were being featured regularly in The Tribune. She has continued to contribute stories in various magazines and participate in poetry symposiums through the years.
Her debut novel The Mystery of the Missing Buddha, the first in Singh Sisters' Adventure series garnered rave reviews from Indian readers and the international book-critic Kirkus. The Mystery of the Forbidden Fort, published in November 2020, is her second novel.
Maulshree is a Hotel Management graduate and holds a master’s degree in English Literature. Trained in Tokyo, she has been working for more than fifteen years as a Hospitality and Spoken English trainer.
Her secret to happiness is creativity, positivity and chaat! A self- proclaimed dreamer, she loves to travel and spin stories through her observations.
1. Who and what inspired you to write?
Writing has been my innate medium of expression since my pre-teen years. I was encouraged to send my short stories and poems to newspapers and magazines by my parents. When my articles started featuring in the newspapers regularly, I was inspired to write a book. It took me a few years to actually write the book, but credit goes to the journey that eventually led me there.
2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?
Writing has always brought immense joy to me and has never been challenging.
Publishing, on the other hand, has been a big challenge in itself. Even though I knew that I could go through literary agencies, I wasn’t sure how to find a reliable one. Fortunately, I came to know of The Book Bakers and Suhail Mathur. I’m thankful that Suhail accepted my project and my book was published by Locksley Hall Publishing.
3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?
The Book Bakers was highly recommended to me by two of my author friends, Sujata Parashar and Sumit Sehgal.
4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them ?
The Book Bakers team brings not just professional approach to the manuscript
but personal attention to the author. The team strives for the best possible
publisher for the manuscript, thus giving it a fair chance. Suhail’s constant encouragement and support kept the stress away while I was waiting for the book to be picked up. Owing to this experience I can now focus on just writing my next book and not worry about the publishing aspect.
5. How supportive is your publisher of your work?
My publisher, LHP, is extremely supportive of my work. The team has been promoting the book dedicatedly and tirelessly.
6. How do you see literary success for yourself?
Literary success for me is a large and loyal reader-base.
7. When can we expect your next book?
I’m in the process of writing the next one, so, hopefully, soon.
8. How has your experience being working with Locksley Hall Publishing ?
My publisher, Locksley Hall Publishing, is prompt and proficient with the entire process. The team is approachable and that makes the author comfortable with the people behind the scenes.
9. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?
Write for yourself, your writing should make you happy. Read a lot to gain
insight. Be patient during the publication process, sometimes good things take time.
BOOK NAME : THE MYSTERY OF THE FORBIDDEN FORT
PUBLISHER : LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING
BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB :
Could the legendary ghost of Viratgarh, the protector of a fabled treasure, have resurfaced?
When their friend vanishes into thin air during a class trip, young sleuths Meera and Tara Singh find themselves in the middle of a mystery. Trying to connect the dots between her disappearance and that of a local girl, they stumble upon the secrets of a forbidden fort. A well-maintained Krishna temple amidst the ruins, unexplained lights, a lost treasure, and unexpected friends turn the excursion into an unforgettable adventure.
How will the Singh sisters escape the dangers lurking around every corner? Will they succeed in finding their friend before it’s too late?
Follow the twins on a fascinating journey to vibrant Rajasthan and become a part of the unfolding story.
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