In Conversation with Author Lamiya Siraj

Lamiya Siraj is a beautiful author, blogger, award-winning writer, motivational speaker and certified life coach. She has a passion for capturing the beauty of the world through her writing. She draws inspiration from different experiences and thoughts. She has been published in several books and magazines. In addition, she has received multiple awards in the literature field. Let us know more about her in this interview.

 

1. Hello, Lamiya. How do you define yourself to o 

ur readers? Which profession are you working in?

Ans: I am a simple person who believes in “Simple living and high thinking.” But at the same time, I have a child in me who is very notorious and wants to do pranks all the time in life with my loved one. I, at times, surprise myself when I become a kid younger than my daughter and leave her to her amusement of who is the daughter and who is the mother in the house - types. I am a big movie fan of thrillers and murder mysteries. I am an understanding person but, at the same time, highly emotional and a bit reserved for my loved ones. I cannot tolerate sorrow and see anyone in pain. I look strong but am too sensitive to see someone in pain around me. Lastly, I easily get ignited when someone disrespects or insults me. I cannot tolerate lies or wrong deeds.

I am an author, blogger, award-winning writer, motivational speaker and certified life coach.

 

2. Please share your journey of being a writer. When did you start and choose writing? What’s your inspiration behind it?

Ans: I am an avid reader. And all my life, I have seen my mother and my aunt reading books, novels and newspapers. I witnessed them utilising their afternoon nap time, reading themselves to sleep.

My little mind wondered what pleasure they get from reading, so inquisitively, I started reading, later dreaming of writing someday, wanting them to read! I started dreaming of my book in their hand, hoping they enjoyed reading and appreciated it.

Books are all my all-time inspiration. Reading the work of good writers left me daydreaming about ‘My fiction novel.’ And then, as mentioned in the book ‘Secret’ by Rhonda Byrne, ‘Once you are determined that you want something, the universe will ensure you get it.’ So here is my inspiration, along with my motivation. ‘Be a reader to be a writer one day.’

 3. How it feels being a writer? What are things which have changed after being a writer? What is your strength?

Ans: It feels great and responsible to be a writer. However, writing can bring changes in one’s life, such as creative satisfaction, recognition and personal growth. It can also allow one to connect with readers and fellow writers and expand one’s knowledge on various topics.

As the author of four books, I have gained much experience and knowledge in writing. My strength lies in storytelling, creating relatable characters, or vividly portraying emotions. I work on enhancing them further for better writing outcomes.

 

4. What is the best part about being a writer? What was the most difficult task in your writing career? How do you bring new ideas to your work?

Ans: As an author, one of the best parts about being a writer is the ability to create entire worlds and characters that come to life in the reader’s mind. It’s an incredibly fulfilling experience that allows me to share my own unique perspective and creativity with others.

However, writing is not always an easy task. One of the most challenging parts of my writing career has been finding the time and discipline to write on a schedule consistently. Writing requires a lot of time and effort, and finding the energy and motivation to write can be difficult when I’m feeling uninspired or blocked.

To bring new ideas to my work, I often draw inspiration from everyday life, such as conversations with friends and family, new stories or current events, or even random thoughts that pop into my head. To help me develop fresh and innovative ideas for my writing, I also enjoy different genres and media, such as reading, watching, or listening to music.

 

 

5. What do you do apart from writing? How do you manage time for writing, and are you writing something as of now?

Ans: I am a keen reader. So I love reading and prefer reading over watching a movie anytime. My second passion is travelling. I want to travel the world and capture the moments, places, food, nature and everything in photographs. So, apart from reading and travelling, I love photography. Being a fitness freak, I love outdoor sports, and I am ever ready for a game in the field.

If one has a supportive family, things automatically fall into place. I am blessed to have such a supportive family, especially my husband. I won’t mind giving my entire credit to my husband and the love and life my daughter puts into me. Converting my passion for writing into reality and making me a full-time writer wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my loved ones. So, I want to say I don’t balance my writing and family. Instead, my family balances me with my writing.

I have just completed my third novel and am working on the pre-publication work, finalising the book formatting and cover design beautification.

I would definitely like to recommend my noves “Destined to Heal Within” and “Desire or Guilt”.

 

6. Kindly attach the link to your book so readers can grasp these beautiful reads.

 

All my books are on Amazon:

1.   ONE STEP AHEAD https://amzn.eu/d/eBtBgKb

2.   Destined to Heal Within https://amzn.eu/d/4R7Vn9p

3.   Desire or Guilt

https://amzn.eu/d/7UTvfL7

 

7. Is there any message you want to share with our readers?

Ans: 1. Thank you for taking the time to read my books. As an author, it means a lot to me that you invested your time and attention in my stories.

 

2. Writing is a journey, and each book I’ve written has taught me something new about the craft and myself. I hope my writing growth is reflected in my stories, and I strive to continue improving with each new book.

 

3. I believe that stories have the power to connect us and help us understand each other better. I hope that my stories have resonated with you in some way and have made you think, feel, and perhaps even see the world a little differently.

 

4. Finally, I would say that if you’re passionate about writing or any creative pursuit, don’t give up!

 

Talking with Sheo Nath about Rising Competition and Low Confidence in the Authors

 There is a rat race in almost every career opportunity in a Developing Country like India. Let us know more about the Rising Competition and decreasing confidence in Authors from our very special guest Author, Sheo Nath. He is a bilingual author, having two books each in Hindi and English to his credit. He is not restricted to any fixed genre. His first book 'Tukdon me prem kahani' was a collection of 14 stories that got published in 2008 and was widely appreciated. His next was 'Disclosure- A Rape Victim's Resolute Revelation' about a rape victim and her struggle to change societal mindset towards victims. This has been most exhaustive novel on this sensitive topic. The next book 'Minimising Unhappiness' is a self-hep book giving practical solutions to life's most difficult problems. His latest 'Aasman ka guroor' is a collection of 90 poems in Hindi highlighting varied facets of life. 

Q1 You have written four solo books. Tell us what is your take on increasing market competition of Authors ?

Ans : Off late, the number of writers is increasing and number of readers is decreasing. The increasing content avaiable online has certainly affected the book market. The publishers have made no efforts to increasre readership. The books are being published seeing the brand value of the author rather than content of the book and writing style. Except by few like Prabhat Prakashan, authors are rarely paid royalty. The market has certainly been tough and competitive for authors. But, few new publishers are encoraging new authors, though they have not been able to develop a market for books published by them. Self-publishing has become the norm of the day where the author has to shell out money for publication of his and more money for its marketing. 

Q2) Do you feel the story or the plot of the book has a major role to play in the success of a book ?Which genre do you feel is the most sold genre ?

Ans : The novel needs to have a very interesting story, crisp narration and intensive PR campaign for a normal author to become success. For a celebrity author who is an actor or sportsperson, even sub-standard stuff sells. Some controversial staff also sell well. There is scope for romantic novels too. 

Of all the formats, self-help books  sell most followed by novels. 

Q3) Do you feel educators and parents have a major role to play in building up the confidence of a person ?

Ans : No doubt, educators and parents can only shape up any individual's thinking in initial years and boost his confidence in years to come. A support system gives an individual honest feedback and much needed courage to be successful in his endeavours. 

Q4)What is that one advice that you want to give to the youngsters to boost their confidence?

Ans : Youngsters should follow their passion and never be bogged down by some initial hurdles coming up their way. Patience is required in every field and persistence only helps to tide over any hiccups. In may case, I had asked few of my friends to give a feedback on the manuscript of 'Disclosure' after 5-6 years of research based writing, but got it from none. Though non-supportive initially, they are now appreciative of me now. With my experience, I can say that if you do not stop, success can not be stopped.

Q5) Do you feel paid publishing is leaving a bad effect on middle class people ?

Ans : Every middle class people has a story to tell or a story to read. Paid publishing has resulted in non-resourceful authors to part with their hard-earned money  apart from writing which itself is demanding and intellectual work. This results in publisher not to focus on readers and encourage reading habits in the society. The less the number of readers, the less is profit. To compensate, prices of books have increased again hitting the common man. 

Q6) What are your forthcoming projects and how you are planning to boost its sales?

Ans: I am writing a novel in English, 'Love across iigration counters' on love story during covid and a collection of humanitarian covid stories in Hindi. Others ones are novels based on Andaman, a cancer patient, legal stuggle of a common man. They all are research based and will take time to be completed. 

Marketing is a persistent effort. I have got a readership base now. Also, I keep on promoting my earlier works even now on social media. Though I am not aggressive, I am continuously working towards promotion of my books. I am sure that in years to come, I will leave a legacy for the world to ponder over and get benefitted. 

In Conversation with R S Chaithanya

 

 

R S Chaithanya,is a brilliant author,translator,Youtuber,blogger,song writer,online tutor,language trainer.She has passion for capturing beauty of world through her writing.She draws inspiration from different experiences and thoughts.She has received multiple awards in literature field.Let us know more about her in this interview.

 

1.Hello R S Chaithanya,how you define yourself to our readers?

So , I define myself to readers - Well , Am kind of person who likes to explore. My reading habits are out-of-this world! I like books that are far from my own reality. I read voraciously, especially novels that are exciting, immersive, and imaginative, and once i find an author whom i love, I can’t wait to read more of their works. My creativity has made me an effective writer because , I can anticipate problems and innovate spot ideas , and achieve the task on time. So "Every book reader needs a person to listen to their stories in depth."

 

2.When Did You Start Writing & How You Choose?What inspired you to become a writer?

I have started my career at the age of 12 , by Penning down the words which flows like river from my mind into the notepads. It made a living from "My Nib" for the better part of 15 years. I am , thin and thick , a silent fellow , averse to rowdy people and noisy places , buoyant when I'm on my own in my small room , with a books or a writing pad & E - Tools - in front of me , and the window opening to the skies and the rising sun along with smell of flowers.  Instead of Calling me 'Chaithanya' , Some years ago an elderly friend , an academic , called me a "The Silentist". I liked the sound of the word and presumed it meant "someone who likes to pursue his/her human knowledge in a quiet way". I choosed to be in this field and Now that certainly isn't me!’Extinction of will?’. The very opposite. My entire life has been an epic of survival, in which the will to live life to the full has seen me through periods of failure , pains , loneliness , even despair. I have often willed myself into doing things that otherwise may not have been done. But I have done things silently and in my own way. And as for withdrawal from worldly interest and divine things - no , never! Rather , have been drawn to all things of the senses love , beauty ; sights , sounds , smells ; the bouquet opening , pulpy lips , tender kisses , passion of nature , gentle breezes , the scent of jasmine , falcons in bloom , raindrops on a muddy road..Everything , oh everything sensual! If I were not completely hedonistic , I would not be a budding writer , for there would be little to write about.So am I am ' The Silentist '? Let's just say, I am a silent person! What inspired me to become as a writer was the 2 rules of life Words & Emotions - which deals with heart & mind. So , I gave respect in the way of characterizing them in my works. Most favorite writer Mr.Ruskin Bond , Who inspired with his usage of vocabularies in his works.

3.What do you think most defines your writing?How do you manage to bring out new ideas for your work?

I think ,Writing Finding my way through the'seas of storytellers' sometimes feel like an insurmountable undertaking, especially in the early stages of my writing journey.I came upon 'Tides & Creative Identity'.  So my writing defines with it's 'Style & Voice' , I used in my works. Especially it dealt with 'Sprinkles of alphabets & uniquely communicating the points to the readers'. So far I have used so many literary terms & figures of speech to define my writing skills , those are Doggerel , Confessional , Epigram , Carpe Diem , Ecricture , Pormanteau , Epizeaxis , Puns , Alliteration , Hendiadys , Polysyndeton , etc…,.Then ,"The world around me - be it the mountains or the busy street below my window - is teeming with objects, sights, thoughts, that I wish to put into words in order to catch the fleeting moment, the passiñg image, the laughter, the joy, and sometimes the sorrow." This helped me to manage the ideas in writing.

4.What is the best part about being a writer?What was the most difficult task in your writing career?

My best part of being a writer is that I live in this world, but play in hundreds of others that spin through my head. And I get to share those worlds with others in my stories. Writing forces me to see this world, really see it. After that I twist reality or faithfully record the story. Either way I am usually surprised by the results. I’d say my hands down favorite part of being a writer is reading my book to the kids. I think sharing stories (especially out loud) really brings them to life! By engaging with the kids, I’m getting to tell my story, and I’m also getting to share in their reaction. That brings everything to a whole new level because its merging my experience with theirs. "Pure magic!” And the most difficult task in my writing career is  fear of criticism or rejection & attention from the audience. I agree with F. Scott Fitzgerald: “All good writing is swimming under water and holding your breath.”  As a result it's worst thing for survival for being a writer.

 

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5.Writing takes lot of dedication and effort.How has writing shaped you and how has life changed after being a writer?

"Writing has basically changed the way I do everything". From when I wake up in the morning to when I lay my head on the pillow, most things have to do with writing. It's changed the way I read -- I look at things with more of a critical eye. I analyze the writing and flail over a beautiful sentence or character development. "Writing has changed the way I look at things for inspiration". That old house isn't just an old house -- it has a story. That song--.The forest of birch trees -- just another story in this giant and magical world. Everything has a story behind it. I don't look at people the same as I used to. I'm trying to say this in a non-creepy and stalkerish way as possible, but I study people. How they interact. How their eyes thin into a happy scrunch when they laugh and how they might play with their hair when they're nervous. Often when I'm in a crowd of people, I'm just amazed. Because every one of those people has a story. A dream , fears , hard moments and good ones. And as a writer, I get to write about these people. For these people. It's a terrifying and marvelous thing.

6.How do you see yourself shaping up for the future?How do you take out time for your work?

I see myself shaping in future as writing has given me a dream. It's given me motivation and determination to get published and making my dream of becoming an author a reality. It's given me a passion to work as hard as I can ,  it's crazy , Sometimes, more often than not, it's a scary journey with doubts and stress and so much mental energy... BUT it's also the best thing in the world, and it's so thrilling to be able to call myself a writer.

I take time to work with my experiences before and after being a writer as Being an impractical person, I am not a good traveller. I m quite happy sitting here at my desk, or standing at the window, contemplating the world as it stretches across the deep valley, away over the plains and sparkling rivers. I have been down the east coast, and it is beautiful in many places, but it's hard to return to this perch in the mountains with its bird's-eye view of limitless horizons. There was a fire place near a cooling area which warms with me with good food and book readings. “More than this what could i ask for?”...Hope that was the amazing feel ever.

Even Some Rhymes related my life , the childhood days in Hyderabad was quite funny , but tells some hidden meanings of life ,

‘Hark , Hark , the dogs bark,

The beggars are coming to town,

Some in rags and some in bags,

And some in velvet gowns’.

This was actually a 16th century England rhyme of literatures , were in Fridays the lepers used to beg in the towns , though i didn’t see velvet gowns , street dogs always bark for new things , and charitable people often snaps in rags or bags for money.

"Now I'm quite content to sit here writing these lines and occasionally looking up to watch the westering sun bathing upper! – ‘The Ever Awakened City’ – Showers of Goddess Meenakshi Sundareshwar. And As it is the end of May , the nights fall so chilly , you can hear the dripping sound of water droplets in the rooftops , slides in the leaves of hydrangea and patters away. Which means – A reminder to repaint it. 

The lines from Shakespeare that my father copied into my school notebook are still with me:

“This above all , to thine own self be true ,

And it must follow, as the night the day,

Thou can't not then be false to any man.”

To write with sincerity , simplicity , grace and clarity. To be true to myself. If I am writing in much the same vein today , it is because I have always written straight from my heart. “But my heart is the mind , and the mind is unseen”.

7.Is there any message you want to share with our readers?

"Readers are the writer's mirror" : we see our words and thoughts reflected in you. You assist us in shaping them, converting thoughts into language, and communicating with you. "A book is only the beginning for a writer. A reader completes it, and you are an example of this". Thank you for taking the time to appreciate my works and giving me honest feedback.

 

 

The Rising Competition and decreasing confidence in Authors

 

There is a rat race in almost every career opportunity in a Developing Country like India. Let us know more about the Rising Competition and decreasing confidence in Authors from our very special guest Author Ravi Valluri

Introduction:

Ravi Valluri is the CEO of Chhattisgarh East Railway Ltd and East West Railway Ltd. He was an officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service and worked on various zonal railways. He has authored both fiction and non-fiction work and is a faculty of the Art of Living. His recent works include collections of short stories Heartbreak at Coffee Shop – An Array of Tales, A Tale of Parallels, and novels like Art of War to Art of Living and A Story of Faith and Miracles. He can be reached at valluri.ravi@gmail.com or WhatsApp at 9618564024.

 

Q1, you have written several books. Tell us what is your take on increasing market competition of Authors?

Ans: Do we wish to be best-selling authors or best authors or enrich our minds, contribute something significant to literature or just churn out multiple books? Authors need to ponder over this seminal question. And I feel this is not restricted to field of writing it encompasses all creative fields. But in the final analysis, in my mind class prevails.

As the span of attention of the reader and viewer, with multiple alternatives available, is limited, there is bound to be competition. But we should not adopt a militant stand like say Jimmy Connors the iconic tennis player who says, “People don’t seem to understand that it’s a damn war out there. May be my methods aren’t socially acceptable to some, but it’s what I have to do to swim. I would go out there to love my enemy. I go out to there to squash them.”

Let us take the example of Harper Lee who published just two novels – To Kill a Mockingbird in 1960 which was a best seller, and several years later Go Set a Watchman in 2015. Of course, she assisted her close friend Truman Capote in his research for the book In Cold Blood (1966). She is still remembered and read. Her works speak of sheer quality and not quantity.

Talking of competition, authors become wary when they hear that someone else is writing in the same subject area. There is some kind of a knee-jerk reaction in their minds, “What if that writer beats me to publishing? What if his book or article gets published and not mine?” We tend to think there is some sort of cap on attention that can be given to a particular subject. As the span of attention of the reader and viewer with multiple alternatives available is low, there is competition.

On the positive side this competition has provided an opportunity to several writers. There are several avenues like web sites are being created where one can write, audio books, traditional publishing, self-publishing, publishing through Kindle, writing portals, competitions, revival of book fairs, which is a big advantage.

But there are several writers who have brilliant ideas and are looking for a platform to showcase their talent. In this direction, I have launched an online website called Rustleofwords.in (still in infancy) where both prose and poetry can be contributed.

Competition is good also or else would have been driving only Ambassador, Fiat or Standard. One Maruti was a game changer. So, with several authors in the cauldron, we may have priceless literature. But let’s see how things pan out, without any rancour, but hope.

Q2) Do you feel the story or the plot of the book has a major role to play in the success of a book? Which genre do you feel is the most sold genre?

Ans: The Indian book market was estimated in 2020 to be around $10 billion. The market is growing at about 20% per year and it is the second-largest market for English books. In addition, we have sales in various regional languages.

However, the largest sales are of academic books, which are purchased by students, academic institutions and libraries.

The longevity of the success of the book will necessarily depend on the kind of story and the plot. Apart from that promotion and the visibility of the book is of immense importance. This is through interviews, podcasts, promotion, display on social media, placement of books at bookstores in malls, railway stations and airports etc.

But a gripping story will certainly sell. We have purists who like classics and still read them (akin to a good old test match) and then romantic stories, short story collection, drama and thriller do catch attention of the readers.

Books based on mythological tales; Zen Stories cast in modern times are also being appreciated by readers. And finally, autobiographies, biographies and self-help books are bought by the public. 

Though I feel attention span of readers is short, it is craving for more and at times slightly confused about what they ought to read.

Q3) Do you feel educators and parents have a major role to play in building up the confidence of a person?

Ans: Parents are our first teachers and then it is the Guru. So, the value system imparted by our parents shapes our personality and views on life and lifestyle. A teacher and an educational institution hone various skills and provide numerous opportunities for us to develop.

But it is only a Guru or a spiritual Master who develops and harnesses our true potential and talent. A Guru provides an anchorage and is someone we can surrender to and share all our problems and seek solutions. Quite contrary to the fact that today’s generation is wary of a Guru, in my opinion a large number of us reach out to a Guru for his grace. This only provides us real inner confidence and peace.

Q4)What is that one advice that you want to give to the youngsters to boost their confidence?

Ans: Believe in yourself. Develop that faith in your inner strength. For that it is essential to have a Master, a real Guru to guide you to be on the path.

Next as Buddha said, “The biggest blessing is good health.”

So, health, knowledge (not merely information), harnessing your inner talent are essential to the growth of one’s personality. And this can be achieved only through sadhana/practice. And a Master shows the way.

One may say, they are atheists, non-believers, logic oriented and do not believe in say faith, religion or spirituality, but then such people too have to develop that inner faith and belief to become successful in life. They become achievers by great amount of inner strength, reading and practicing and honing their craft.   

 

Q5) Do you feel paid publishing is leaving a bad effect on middle class people?

Ans: There is nothing known as middle class. Either one has money or it is not affordable. And those who cannot afford it, do feel the heat and tension of not having had a kickstart and feel the burden of competition.

But then do not worry, if one has authentic talent, you will be noticed. There will be a struggle, but then one day through perseverance the individual will be noticed and emerge as a lodestar.

Karna faced all adversities in life, but was an archer who could combat Arjuna. And remember Rome was not built in a day and so called “weak” teams and brown-coloured ones have won the cricket World Cup.  

Money is very important; I fully agree but our deep and regular practice will certainly provide an opportunity. Self-confidence, belief and talent will not be lost in market of competitors is my final take. I will again sum it up despite all competition and adversity, eventually stamp of class prevails and shines.    

In Conversation with Jagruti Mistry – Bookers paradise

 

In Conversation with The Author,  of “ Silenty Noisy….my mind….minds speaking ".

Jagruti is the Co-founder Director of a Medical Tourism organization. She is a very optimistic and positive person. Currently, she is working on her own Healthcare organization called Travel Health Support. She has also recently started podcasting which is now streaming on Spotify. Let us know more about her in this interview.

Q1) Every author has a story from where they began their writing journey. Tell us about the start of your journey.

Ans : Ohh absolutely. Writing for me started more than a decade back, but back then I used to write and scrap my writings. Not because of the lack of confidence but because I didn’t want anyone to comment or have an opinion on the content, it felt very personal somehow. I still don’t know the reason why I was so closed, however, I would like to leave it at that.

Then something happened, somehow on the day of actor Sushant Sing Rajput’s demise, I felt the need of sharing my experiences with the world. Everybody started talking about how COVID has made it difficult for them, and I thought, people were living in their minds more. The same day I started blogging on Medium.com. Silently Noisy was the name that just came to me, I didn’t have to do much brainstorming, it kind of just fitted in. This is when I gave writing an official name and then, the feedbacks started flowing in. A lot of people started acknowledging me for bringing up certain topics because it gave them a perspective. That inspired me to continue writing.  

Q2) “Silently Noisy-----my mind….minds speaking “is written by you. How did you decide the plot of the book and what was your inspiration behind? Also, attach the link for the purchase of the book

Ans : Well as I mentioned, SSR and COVID inspired. And frankly, there was no specific plot. I just wrote my mind. Basis our routine instances I picked up topics and everything just felt in the right flow. All of us have a lot of questions and many times these questions are never discussed, this book will talk to you and probably answer the unanswered questions. You have to read it to believe it J

The interesting part is the flip-a-page concept, if you are subconsciously thinking about something and need an answer, just take the book and randomly flip the pages; once you arrive on a page read the first line which grabs your attention; you may just get your answer.

Link to my book

https://www.amazon.in/Silently-Noisy-mind-minds-speaking/dp/9354728480/ref=sr_1_1?crid=141R1CPB4BPL1&keywords=silently+noisy&qid=1679385122&sprefix=silently+noisy%2Caps%2C277&sr=8-1

Q3) A lot of young authors want to have a career in writing but feel under-confident at times. What would be your advice to them?

Ans : If you love writing and sharing your thoughts, just go ahead. I feel there is no right and wrong, it’s just how our perspectives are built. As they say, “Sharing is caring”.  I recently shared a quote on instagram, (it’s an original one) here goes. “If there is no affection, there will be no intention”.

So if you have an affection towards whatever you do, you will definitely have an intention. Just flow.

Q4) From writing the initial draft to working on the final draft it surely requires a lot of effort. What was the most challenging process in your writing career?

Ans : I probably was blessed to have no challenges here, at least I thought I didn’t have anything stopping me. I built a consistency of blogging for over 2 years. Though I have a full-fledged career in healthcare I chose to write. There were a few people in my network and some international authors who told me to convert these blogs into a book. After one-two months of thinking and implementing, in the next 6 months I had my book, I was so excited.

Let me tell you something here, the entire blogging was done post-work hours, between 12 am to 4 am. I never really felt tired or bugged or inconsistent. I really loved to do what I did, maybe the purpose was very clear and that gave me happy vibes.  

Q5) Is there any message you want to give to the readers?

Ans: I would love them to share their experience of reading my book.

After reading my book I think, a lot of you will have a smile, a lot of you will resonate with the content and a lot of you will also get some of your answers. I have written this book with the genuine intent of sharing my thoughts without any filter. I have kind of talked to myself while writing this one. You will surely enjoy the content. Thanks in advance for taking the time to read my book J

 

Q6) Tell us something about your hobbies and why do you think hobbies are important for a person ?

Ans : I love to sketch, sing, also thinking ;) yes, I love thinking. I spend an hour in a day only thinking, and that’s the best thing I like about my day.

Hobbies are like meditation, we are totally immersed while we are at it and that’s the beauty of having hobbies. Everyone has a creative side I think. If you find a person with multiple creative traits, that person has really worked on finding them I believe. So find one and see your life change. 

 

Lets meet the Author who weaves magic with her words

 Nowadays the youth has started reading books to a great extent. But few books do leave a long lasting impact on the heart. Let us meet our very talented author Promila Devi Sutharsan Huidrom who has written the beautiful book “Mera to yeh mai bhi nahi.”

 Q1) If you have to describe yourself in three lines ,what would it be ?

Ans : I love creativity and beautiful Words.

I believe in patience, and hard work.

I love life as life is beautiful in every form.

Q2) While writing a book , there are several thoughts that a author faces, on would everybody like reading the book, or even nervousness. What was your experience while writing your first book.

Ans : When i write i dont think, i dont have to think, i just jot down what i am feeling. I love to write every mood into words and i love doing that as words does wonders.

Q3) Tell us about the book “Mera to ye mai bhi nahi “.

Ans : «Mera to yeh mai bhi nahi» is my poetic autobiography. It’s just few phases of my life into words, basically we all come across it in life once. It’s is a work in progress, the words of its continuation is still going on, and it will continue, possibly in future we will see more versions of it.

Q4) You are also publishing your second title. Tell our readers more about the Title .

Ans : My second book “Aayushya” is soon going to be published. It’s on “Veer Ras”, more about motivating the youth and salute to the bravehearts.

Q5) As a writer what advice would you give to someone who wants to be consistent about writing ? Also do you think writing is a good Career option ?

Ans : We all have art in us, we must pursue that as art gives us peace of mind and soul. We all should have atleast one hobby which we should pursue on every possibility.

Candid Conversation with Author Dr. Riya Sharma about “Parenting a Necessity or Conscious Choice ?”

 

Dr. Riya Sharma is one of the best professionals to talk to in the Topic “ Parenting a Necessity or Conscious Choice.” She is a Dental Surgeon and a Maternal and Child Care Specialist. Let us start our conversation on this topic.

Q1) You are a Maternal and Child Care Specialist. Tell us about your choice on taking up this career option ?

Ans : motherhood was on my mind ,and i wanted to be fully prepared before the big responsibility , i started looking for theoretical awareness and came across by the diploma being offered by Apollo hospitals and decided to go ahead to enhance my knowledge and skill

Q2) In the 21^st century where both of the parents are working do you think the bond between the parents and the child has weakened. What are the possible ways to fix this?

Ans :The kids need more of quality time and not quantity , even if both parents are working , if they wish they can protect their bond by scheduling their way of reconnecting with the child after a long day at work

The bond will only get weakend if you totally dismiss your child and his emotions,  parents can read with their kids , take them out for  play dates , positive affirmations , fill in the kid about your day at work and ask him about his . We have 24 hours in a day and once you are back from that 9-5 job you have ample time to reconnect, A parent just have to prioritize his time

Q3) “Parenting”- What are the initial thoughts that come to your mind, whenever we talk about this topic?

Ans : its work , really one has to be fully aware of the responsibilities associated with it and this is one job we cannot afford to go on the wrong side .

Q4) The adolescents are subject to stress, anxiety and peer pressure nowadays. They have become a centre of expectations which keep hampering their confidence from time to time. Kindly address this issue and tell us about the importance of managing one’s stress.

Ans : 1rst we have to acknowledge the stress exists , second comes the role of parent , we have to trust our children and all the urges to change them should be dismissed .Kids are great all the parents need is to see them the way they are , Once a child  feels secure in his/her own house , it will get easy for him/her to not give  in the peer pressure . All the kid is doing esp the adolescents is watching the parents , you want the kid to be able to manage emotions , we have to lead  them by example by managing our own . every time you feel triggered just breathe in and out

Q5) Though it is a very broad banner to discuss one what would be some of your advice for the parents to have a positive relationship towards their kids ? Also share your email id where they can contact you.

Ans :Having a positive relationship with the kids begin with having positive relation with oneself , knowing what triggers you , knowing about your past traumas, and then working towards self healing , the moment you are one with yourself you will not feel the anger when your kid is being difficult , Also a parent has to learn that kids have different view points and we need to be able to see and acknowledge their thoughts , and then communicating to them about rules and society  in a more loving manner , as you work towards building a strong bond with the child , slowly the positive relation with them gets created without imposing punishments or timeouts