AUTHOR’S BIO :
Seema G Saxena has previously authored a collection of mythological short stories titled “Oh my son!” (ISBN 978-81-7229-802-9), published by Navajivan Trust, Ahmedabad. It draws upon Puraanic literature (Shree Vishnu Mahaa Puraan in particular) and the compulsion of having a son during the Vedic times.Although she loved writing ever since she learnt to, she became a careerist instead, moving from finance to the human resources and organization development domain. She freelanced as a writer and her articles appeared in Indian Express, Times of India, Business World (includes a cover story). In the ‘80s, she had self-published a text on Business Administration for the third year B.Com. syllabus of the Gujarat University. Her academic qualifications include B.com., MBA, LL.B. (all from the Gujarat University), MDP from the IIMA, Certified Corporate Director (IOD), and a 2-year course in Sanskrt from the Rashtriya Sanskrt Sansthaan, a deemed university. She had a career of almost 30 years in the corporate sector as a human resource and organization development professional and was head of the function at leading companies. The organizations where she worked include PWC, Tata Finance, Reliance Industries, Reliance Communications, AnandRathi, to name a few. Besides writing, she advises on leadership and excellence, designs and conducts programs on Commitment and other traits, teaches courses at management and other institutes and is invited by various forums as an expert speaker. Based in Ahmedabad, India, she is also an independent researcher on ancient India - its civilization and culture.
1. Who and what inspired you to write?
The adage - The pen is mightier than the sword - got me hooked in childhood itself. My faith in the power, importance and impact of the written word has increased with time. In the process of identifying the purpose of my life, I asked myself, “What will last long after I am gone?” Books were the answer. Could I leave behind significant words? Could I leave behind books that mattered? Questions such as these inspired me to wordsmith.
2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?
The difficulties of being published are well known, mine were no different. What was different this time around was that I was introduced to Suhail Mathur through well-wishers. The Book Bakers and subsequently LHP, took away all the tensions of being published. I am smiling now as I hold a personal copy of this hard bound beauty - Shree Vishnu Mahaa Puraan. It is for those who rejected me to figure out what they’ve lost out on.
3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?
I was introduced by well-wishers.
4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them?
They made this book a reality, what help can be better than this? The amount of clarity and the degree of professionalism they brought on the table sets them apart.
5. How supportive is your publisher of your work?
Like a true partner – patient with me and concerned about bringing out a highly presentable book.
6. How do you see literary success for yourself?
I am just 2 books old. How can I even think of success? I win every time some one somewhere buys my books. I win every time my readers feel enriched with what I have crafted. I win every time they spread the good word for my book.
7. When can we expect your next book?
Still thinking, will let you know.
8. How has your experience been working with Locksley Hall Publishing?
Excellent, they took care of everything. Their promptness is impressive.
9. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?
If every aspiring author also translated just one of our ancient scriptures, it would be a great service to the nation.
BOOK NAME : SHREE VISHNU MAHAA PURAAN
PUBLISHER : LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING
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