AUTHOR’S BIO:
Karan Kunal has a deep love for expressing himself through poems. He builds narratives through the manifestation of his own and others’ life journeys and experiences, which leaves people captivated and reminiscent.
A teller of tales, he formally started writing five years back and reveres when his readers come together to share his varied perspectives. Karan is an alumnus of Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar.
1. Who and what inspired you to write?
This collection of poems and prose titled “Breadcrumbs” transcripts my one-on-one with the self and questions life posed to me, which I in turn asked to no one but myself. This combined with a penchant to have varied perspectives and open-mindedness inspired and compelled me to start writing 5 years ago.
2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?
While writing has been a simpler and organic process, it was always a dream to have it out as a book in all its form and function. Being new to publishing, I didn’t have much of an idea on how to go about this. I always had my eyes on traditional publishing. So getting started with engaging the right literary agent and publishing house has been a meticulous job. But then it was all a process which led to the book being published.
3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?
I found about them on Hachette India website. I sent out an intro email and got into a quick call with Suhail Mathur.
4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them?
The Book Bakers have been a guiding light in this journey. They have been realistic with the challenges that can come and have been a consultant to go past these challenges.
5. How do you see literary success for yourself?
A book for generations, a classic which I ultimately aim for. However in the short term, I would like the book to be received well, read and understood in all its elements. I would also like it to make way into lit fests and seen as a piece of art in the poetic world.
6. When can we expect your next book?
It could be another collection of poems touching upon what it means to be humans in the cosmos or I might pick up a fiction. A fresh story in a crossover genre is what I want to take up.
7. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?
Write for yourself and then amaze your audience. You would be putting on a lot of hats, from being a creator to a marketeer. It’s a long, challenging but an extremely fulfilling journey.
BOOK NAME: BREADCRUMBS
PUBLISHER : LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING
BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB:
Breadcrumbs is a journey broken down into connected phases of origin, falling in love, followed by questioning and melancholy. What transpires is a life sans control, a blank sheet of endless possibilities. Emanates into awakening and true joy, which concludes with one finding their purpose.
Readers connect with the central theme of hope, positivity, and a sense of resurgence in rhapsodic solitude. They see the world as this beautiful place born out of vivacity for little things and looking beyond self. Feel love, wind, and moon as they eventually see the master plan, the bigger prettier picture. That is life itself.
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