Archana Abhishek is a Hyderabad based author and a content writer.
She joined the corporate sector in the year 2000 when the corporate giants began operations in India.
Post a fulfilling career of 17+ years in the IT sector, she decided to follow her passion, and is now a content writer, blogger and an author. She is an avid reader, art lover and loves to travel in her free time.
1. Who and what inspired you to write?
I have always had countless questions and thoughts stacking up inside me on some beliefs which I often thought otherwise, or realities most women faced at some stage of their life. And, I wished to share my opinion to be able to energize and inspire others. Writing gave me the power to do this.
2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?
Two challenges. When writing the challenge was to engage the readers. Having chosen a serious women-centric story, I wanted to make it entertaining yet stimulating. The second challenge was to get my work published. For a first-time author, getting their work published is not an easy task.
3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?
I came to know about The Book Bakers through an established well-known author. And then of course, there are some amazing reviews online.
4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them?
The Book Bakers took up the entire publishing process right from reviewing, editing, deigning the book cover, co-ordinating with the publishers, getting the book printed to even helping me market it. They are thorough professionals and extremely passionate of what they do.
Having their assistance, helped me to keep my focus on my writing while they took care of the rest of hassles.
5. How supportive is your publisher of your work?
Locksley Hall Publishing has been extremely supportive, easily reachable and super- prompt throughout my publishing journey. I want to thank them for making my dream come true.
6. How do you see literary success for yourself?
I think, success has a different definition to everyone.
Personally, for me, I would consider myself literary successful if my book is published by a reputable publisher of literary fiction and if there is a rise in the audience of readers. It would be wonderful if my work is respected and appreciated by other great authors.
7. When can we expect your next book?
My upcoming book is a light-hearted love story that is going to delight the readers.
The book narrates a beautiful story of a couple who were destined to fall in love, as if the entire Universe had conspired to make it happen.
The book talks the unrivalled power of love to strike millions of hearts, rebuild shattered lives and break the wall we build around ourselves. It is a sweet-romance novel, which will make you believe that love is beautiful and not only exists but also heals every wound.
8. How has your experience being working with Locksley Hall Publishing?
It was seamless. I loved how they encouraged and supported me through out and made my book a reality.
9. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?
All I want to say is, we all have a story in our heart that we cherish and treasure. You just need to scribble it on a paper. Don’t hold back and don’t hesitate. Once you trust your own instincts, imaginations would have no end. Writing sounds to be an impossible task, but as you start you would enjoy it.
BOOK NAME : THE GIRL BEYOND LOVE
PUBLISHER : LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING
BOOK SYNOPSIS / BLURB :
This is a love story of a simple and shy Aarti, who falls in love with Karthik beyond her marital vows. But she has to make a choice - love or responsibility, self or family, freedom or condemnation.
An unorthodox, yet realistic love story, which unveils the dark instincts of life and the discovery of inner desires. The book attempts to emphasize the untouched angle of feminism, which is often termed as being bold and undaunted.
Aarti very beautifully depicts that a timid woman is a feminist too, and does take a stand for her identity and dignity, only to define and complete herself.
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