AUTHOR’S BIO:
Priya is a lawyer based out of New Delhi. Priya’s journey as a writer began with her humble diary which progressed into blogs and short stories. A self-taught artist and a student of Hindustani Classical Music, Priya believes that ‘Creativity is not a quality, but a way of life’.
Mother of two boys and married to a lawyer, Priya is often seen juggling her roles as a lawyer, a mother and a writer.
1. Who and what inspired you to write?
I have always found comfort in writing. I started maintaining a personal journal in my teens. It gave me a sense of satisfaction whenever I penned a new entry. I fell in love with my world of words. I gradually started writing short stories. However, I never really thought of publishing any of those; and writing was more of a stress buster for me. And I would write random stuff whenever time permitted. One day, my husband read a story that I had written and prodded me publish it. The reviews from my readers were very encouraging and inspired me to continue writing.
2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?
Writing a short story or a blog is one thing but conceptualizing a story idea for a fiction novel (requiring an elaborate development of characters and meticulous structuring etc.) is an arduous task. More so, for a mother with kids, as it is time consuming and demanding. Quite naturally, taking out the time was one challenge which I faced. However, once I had finished writing the novel, my next big challenge was to convince a literary agent and publisher that my work was worthy of being read. Most publishers are hesitant to give debut authors an opportunity to get published. And so, many publishers either rejected my manuscript or did not show much inclination towards my work. I was then lucky to find The Book Bakers.
3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?
Google!
4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them?
The team at The Book Bakers reviewed my manuscript and loved the plot. I found their approach very professional and encouraging. Once they were on board, they assisted me in pitching my work to different publishers. With their guidance and efforts, a renowned publisher – Locksley Hall Publishing – agreed to publish my work.
My sincere gratitude to The Book Bakers – which is being run by an enterprising leader like Suhail Mathur - for all their efforts and assistance.
5. How supportive is your publisher of your work?
I would give Locksley Hall Publishing a 10/10 for this. They have been prompt, extremely supportive and forthright in their approach.
6. How do you see literary success for yourself?
Success is a matter of perception. Meaning of success is not the same for every person and it depends on myriad situations and personal expectations. Being able to get one’s debut novel published is itself a great achievement, and I am thrilled about it. As a writer, my manuscript being selected by a publisher, is progress. And most importantly, an honest feedback from my readers would mean that I am definitely on the right track!
7. When can we expect your next book?
I am already working on a new fiction novel, with a promising and exciting story line, and god willing, I intend completing the manuscript and editing by year end.
8. How has your experience being working with Locksley Hall Publishing?
Smooth, seamless and professional.
9. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?
1. Be a keen observer and a good listener.
2. Trust yourself with your ideas; and never underrate them.
3. For the first draft, get everything on the paper/computer screen without worrying about the language.
4. Once the draft is complete, do a thorough review and if possible, discuss the story line with close family and friends for their feedback.
5. Don’t get hassled or discouraged by a rejection.
6. Try to remember your dreams, a lot happens in your mind when you are asleep.
BOOK NAME : SUMMONS FROM THE CREATOR
PUBLISHER : LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING
BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB :
The plot revolves around Ameeya, a 35-year-old corporate professional, suffering from panic attacks till she sees a psychiatrist, who suggests she tries ‘past-life regression’ as a therapy. The play of a person’s karmic influences on one’s life is the prominent theme which runs through the book.
Blood stained frocks, heavy rains, staring strangers, crying babies and a sweaty pillow. Ameeya woke up to this, trembling with fear, every midnight. What she seeks as a cure to her recurrent dreams turns out to be even more terrifying. Unravelling the dark shadows lurking her own past, leads her to the Creator himself with questions about her existence. Will Ameeya follow the Creator’s orders to get rid of her demons by taking tough life decisions? Will this quest answer her existential questions?
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