AUTHOR’S BIO:
Parag Kulkarni, a software architect by profession, delves into the world of literature over weekends. He possesses a keen interest in scientific & historical events with a specific emphasis on events that connect the two ethos. He is also fond of hobbies like astronomy and stargazing. In his free time, he likes to play with his son Advait and prefers to be around family and close friends.
1. Who and what inspired you to write?
So the first time I wrote anything was my experience at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. It was way back in 2004. But somehow I could not sustain it. Still, I kept on investing in my reading and learning abilities and acquired as much scientific and technological knowledge as I could. Then in 2013, came the idea for my first book – The Peacemakers. Since then, there is no stopping, as I had found my calling. Writing then became a passion and I wrote many essays, ideas, and 2 books since I fell in love with writing.
2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?
The basic challenge was the research required to complete the plot. I had chosen a topic for which there wasn’t much material available on the internet. Since this is a book that tries to find a balance between family and their scientific ambitions, the research required spanned from human psychology, fertility, philosophy to genetic cloning, astronomy, and mathematics. Add to that the research around Sanskrit-based mathematics by ancient mathematicians like Aryabhatta, Warahamihira, and most importantly, Bhaskaracharya II ( 12th Century). I also had to study some real-life cases of reincarnation and read books by some experts in the field.
As for publishing, it was made much easier by the presence of The Book Bakers Agency and my friend and literary agent – Suhail Mathur. Of course, we had to go through few publishers but finally, Locksley Hall liked the premise and selected our book for publication.
3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?
So my first book – The Peacemakers, was edited by the senior editor Sanjeev Mathur. Under his guidance, Suhail Mathur started The Book Bakers and that’s how I thought of pitching the idea of my 2nd book to Suhail. He liked it and took it further with the publishers.
4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them?
As I mentioned earlier, Suhail understood the premise, provided valuable feedback on editing and pitching for the book. From that point on, he pitched to multiple publishers until it was selected by Locksley Hall Publishing. What was striking about him was his optimism that it will be selected.
5.How supportive is the publisher of your work?
The publisher, first of all, really loved the concept as well as the execution of the book. The initial feedback was encouraging and it led me to make the book concise. They also offered to sponsor the trailer for the book and supported it during cover design as well as final editing.
6. How do you see literary success for yourself?
The literary success for me is two-fold – First is that whoever reads my book, should get a profound feeling that they have read something new. The second is to be recognized in the field by fellow authors. All other aspects are superficial to me.
7. When can we expect your next book?
I am working on multiple projects, and the
most important one is the 3rd part of the trilogy of The Peacemakers. The current title of the book is – “The Return of the Peacemakers”. Apart from this, I am working on a non-fiction book titled “Child Education & YOU” about the role each one of the educated individuals can play in educating the next generation of India, and a funny dramedy called – “Hum Dono, Humare Dono”, which is about reuniting an old couple who had married separately due to break-up, only to find that their kids too are falling for each other.
8. How has your experience been working with Locksley Hall Publishing?
It was a welcoming experience for me. LHP as we would like to call them, first of all, really loved the concept as well as the execution of the book. The initial feedback was encouraging and it led me to make the book concise. They also offered to sponsor the trailer for the book and supported it during cover design as well as final editing.
9. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?
I recommend them to follow their heart, do enough research about each literary project to create their unique style, and finish what they started. There will always be people who would recognize your talent and style and appreciate what you have accomplished.
BOOK NAME: THE REBIRTH OF LILAVATI
PUBLISHER : LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING
BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB:
Wikram, an ex-spy and a mathematician, has just found out that his adopted daughter, Diya, believes she is a reincarnation of Lilavati, daughter of the 12th century mathematician and astronomer – Bhaskaracharya. This has created a rift in the family, where Sindhu, mother of Diya, is the center of attraction for all. She has revolutionized the educational culture in India by forming a second to none club known as “The Phrontisterion”. But she is also obsessed with having a baby, just like Diya to fulfill her motherly desires. So, she sets out on a secret, darker path and puts their family’s future at risk, while Diya discovers the 9th planet in the solar system. How will Sindhu, Wikram and Diya handle their extraordinary circumstances? Read this thought-provoking mystery to find out.
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