AUTHOR’S BIO:
Niti Kewalramani was born and raised in Mumbai, India, and currently resides in Dubai, UAE. In her day job as a Counselor, she offers strategic advice, guidance, and application support to students exploring higher education options abroad. Her advisory boasts a global clientele, with acceptances to many prestigious universities. She has spent many nights and weekends working on her debut novel, Ties of Blood.
1. Who and what inspired you to write?
On the human relationship front, I have always been intrigued by how Indians
constantly juggle between two worlds. We straddle two sets of values-one more
aligned with Indian traditions and one asking for a reassessment of these
traditions. The story highlights that struggle.On the Corporate front, my inspiration came from my work.I worked in Executive search servicing the consumer goods vertical, and I was fascinated by how we, as consumers, are misguided by labels. E.g., I have family members who will buy anything that claims to be Herbal or Ayurvedic over everything that doesn’t. I have drawn inspiration from many such corporate stories to serve as the backdrop for TOB.
2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?
I initially had written a script of sorts that had to be converted into a manuscript. That was challenging in itself. Once I had completed the manuscript, I had no clue what to do or where to begin to get it published. I submitted my pitch desk as per the specifications to some publishing houses (the ones who said they were entertaining debutant writers and fiction genre) and waited.
3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?
I did a simple google search and sent an email to Suhail who promptly
responded.
4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them?
THE BOOK BAKERS read my manuscript and were very confident that it would
get published. I think that itself was extremely reassuring. Suhail Mathur was
very responsive and patient with all my queries and delivered on his promise.
Suhail is a very busy man but he takes the time to respond to all your queries.
5. How do you see literary success for yourself?
I would like to write more books and hopefully win some recognition! ( why not
?)
6. When can we expect your next book?
In 2 years
7. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?
You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Focus on writing and leave everything else
to people who know the ecosystem - like THE BOOK BAKERS !
BOOK NAME : TIES OF BLOOD
PUBLISHER : SRISHTI PUBLISHERS
BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB:
Mumbai's rich and famous are stunned. Surya Jain, the heir to the Jain throne, is dead.
The Jains are the picture-perfect billionaire family, and Surya was their picture-perfect prince. The eligible and good-looking bachelor had shot to fame for creating D'sire, India's most desirable chocolate. The man who was to lead the company into the future now lies lifeless in his office tower.
Many grieve his death; many celebrate it too.While the Jains believe Surya's death is an accident, Crime Branch Officer Hasan senses foul play. With his entire career on the line, he digs deep into the Jain family’s past, stumbling upon a scandal waiting to be discovered.
TIES OF BLOOD is a riveting investigative thriller that uncovers the secrets of three business families tangled in love, hate, honour, and justice.
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