AUTHOR’S BIO:
Jasbeer Singh was born in the town of Anantnag, Kashmir, and raised in the vibrant city of Jammu. By day, he is a dedicated software professional, but by night, he transforms into a captivating storyteller. With a passion for fiction that uplifts and inspires, Jasbeer crafts tales that resonate with readers long after they turn the final page.
Driven by a desire to spread positivity and motivation, Jasbeer's writing invites readers on journeys of self-discovery and enlightenment. His debut novel, "The Despair Dreams," is a testament to his ability to weave intricate narratives filled with hope, friendship, and the enduring human spirit.
1. Who and what inspired you to write?
The inspiration for my writing journey comes from a combination of personal experiences, influential figures, and a deep-rooted passion for storytelling. From a young age, I found solace and excitement in the world of Storytelling, books and literature. The ability of words to evoke emotions, and spark imagination fascinated me immensely.
Furthermore, my inspiration comes from writers and producers who have made an impact on literature as well as storytelling in general. In addition to this, through reading works of great writers in different genres, I was opened to varied perspectives, styles as well as narratives that influenced my own writing journey. Particularly I loved writing Poetry from my childhood, I am fond of Poetry and stories that can help us to heal.
2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?
If you write daily with a plan, then there is no issue you can face while completing the story. I am not writing stories for books only, I write on Medium, X, Linkedin and it helped me at every step. But yes, Writing story is not the complete thing. It is just first phase, the most important one is getting your book published by a traditional publishing house. I had self published my first book but this time I wanted this story to reach to more people, to get published by a good publisher. It took me almost 1 year to get a publishing contract because I was just sending random emails to the publishers.
But then, The Book Bakers came as a wonderful medium and Suhail Mathur from The Book Bakers made my journey very easy. He represented my manuscript and I got 4 publishing contracts and I chose the best one from them.
3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?
I read books from different genres. One of my favourite author Neil – D Silva had said about The Book Bakers in one of his conversations. I met other authors at one of the Literary Festivals in Jammu – The Yayavar and most of them were talking about only The Book Bakers. Then I contacted other authors published by them and got only positive feedback. So, I connected with Suhail and we discussed about the book. Then it was just a simple journey, he handled it very well.
4. How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them?
The Book Bakers not only helped in getting 4 publishers, but they also helped in editing the book, designing the cover book. He suggested me many things that I was not aware of in publishing world.
I have seen many people self publishing their books with a plan and going tot agents that are not genuine. We must research first and then take any action. I must say to authors who want their book to get published by the best publishers to connect with The Book Bakers team and make it very simple for you.
5. How do you see literary success for yourself?
I love writing and am not just writing any random story. I write about my failures, the goal I have achieved, the situations I have seen and experienced. I write about people, I know what can help them to inspire and heal. I am a life coach too, before writing this book I went into a life coaching certification and it helped me to write this book that can work as a friend to people.
For me, literary success goes beyond awards or best-seller lists; it's about the influence my work has on readers and the relationship it builds with them. For me, the genuine test of success is whether my words have an impact on people's hearts, provoke meaningful discussions, or leave a lasting impression.
6. When can we expect your next book?
Very soon. I am very much in love with the stories and writing. My next book is already in my mind from a long time. I had to write this story for my self, for my people, for those who were not heard and still majority of people don’t know their story. It will be a non fiction but a true story that will unveil many things.
7. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?
Yes, Write more and write daily. Make a plan while you write. A draft and then many versions of it. It is a beautiful journey love it.
BOOK NAME: THE DESPAIR DREAMS
PUBLISHER : LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING
BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB:
The three best friends from college - Amrit, the technocrat, Vansh, the start-up guy and Jatin, the IT professional decide to meet each other years after graduation. However, Amrit doesn't turn up. As the two friends commence their search for Amrit, they only find an abandoned house and neighbors with no recollection of his whereabouts till they meet a person in tattered clothes and hands them a journal, the contents of which leaves them stunned. What happened to Amrit? What is inside the journal? And will Amrit be able to reunite with his friends and family? To know more, read this heartwarming tale full of heartbreaks, betrayals, friendship and nostalgia!
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