1. How is your publishing house different from others? • We believe in 3 core values Honesty, Quality and Satisfaction • We operate with an unique blend of Traditional and Self-Publishing mode • For self-publishing your books you need to pay 50 % of the cost for first edition only and it’s a onetime payment, … Read more
Interview of Prathap Kamath 1. What are your outlooks and interpretations about literature? I look upon literature as a justification of my life; it is the only thing that gives me complete satisfaction, in reading as well as in writing. It has consoled, encouraged, intoxicated, and taught me throughout in life. Literature, for me, is … Read more
Your opinions about the book ‘Oorukaval’ by Sarah Joseph, which you have translated? In my opinion, the original of The Vigil, “Oorukaval” is a significant addition to Modern Malayalam Literature. The form as well as the visualisation of the concept is novel. The thing you like most about Sarah Joseph’s writing style. I like many … Read more
Tell us about your world beyond literature. I am single and live with my parents, three brothers, bhabhi and nephew. I have studied medicine. I lead a normal life, following a daily routine. I love spending time on the terrace of my flat, observing nature and enjoy clicking some wonderful pictures. I love playing with … Read more
1.Tell me about your world beyond literature. Beyond writing and books, I am a business guy who is busy managing all his retail stores which comprise of consumer electronics and wine and liquor in different parts of Delhi. It does become pretty hectic at times managing the different business activities everyday and that is when … Read more
1. How is your publishing house different from others? a) Our publishing house has a wider reach in the sense, that we have a tie up with 60+ Colleges and 50+ schools in Delhi-NCR that would allow us to conduct seminars to promote the books. b) We know a couple of distributors personally that would … Read more
1. How is your publishing house different from others? Ans: Our publishing house is different from others because of our risk-taking ability. We believe that if the author is taking his work seriously, he’ll put his best in his first venture but most publishers are hesitant in putting the required faith and money in them but … Read more
1. How much time it took to write your debut book ‘Love @ Air Force’? It took me more than two years to write this book. I was a naïve when I started, didn’t even know the nuances of MS WORD, had a horrible speed in typing. 2. Which character in your book you like … Read more
1). How would you like to define ‘poetry’ ? The expression of emotions, ideas and impressions through the use of words in such a way as to convey to the reader the ‘essence’ of the poet’s subject as much as its form… 2). Which of your book took longer time to complete? ‘Bronze bell Jack..’ … Read more
How long it took to complete your first book? – -Around 4 months. When you started writing did you expect the same time span? No, thought would take longer! I got stuck after 3 chapters, as in I took a break after writing 3 chapters cos I wasn’t sure how to shape the climax and … Read more
Do you see writing as a career? A: I am really looking forward towards it. Q: Any advice for aspiring writers? A: If a publisher rejects your manuscript, don’t be sad, it only means that there is a scope of improvement in that and you are lucky that you come to know about it before the … Read more
1. ‘What Can Words Do?’ is the title of your book. How have words brought changes in your life? From my time as a child, I have known the power of words. My father’s words and my mother’s words in relation to each other taught me something that has remained with me as I navigate … Read more
Which is more splendid according to you- A night in heaven or a night with your favourite book? A night in heaven, of course. I want to know if it is same or different from my imagination. Then I would love to write a book “A night in heaven”. How literature is changing its way … Read more
Your debut book “The Adventures Beyond Existence” is a paranormal romance. What would be your next book about? A horror fiction. I have already prepared a rough draft and it is expected to be completed by early July. When did you start writing ‘The Adventures Beyond Existence? I started writing when I was in my … Read more
When you were done with 60 poems what was the first thing that stricken your mind? I wrote my first poem on 4th January 2012, and the 60th poem was written on 10th January 2014. It was a journey of around 2 years. The moment I ended up with my 60th poem, I sensed, that … Read more
Which book you had read first and what impact did it make on you? I can’t remember vividly the first book I have read since I was young since there are plenty of them but one book that I have read when I entered adulthood was “The Road Less Traveled” by M.Scott Peck. It dealt … Read more
1. What do you like to do most-writing or reading? Hard to say. I depends what I am up to. I try to do both read and write everyday, not always successfully. 2. Is there plan to write any book apart from thriller? I’ve only completed three novels. They happened to be suspense stories, thrillers, … Read more
What difference does literature make in your life? Literature has been a huge part of my life ever since I was a kid. My mom used to read me Stephen King and I loved getting lost in the worlds he created. When I’m lost, or having a bad day, I love to grab a book … Read more
Interviewed by Shweta Kesari 1. What role do books play in your life? As a child and teen I read. I always had my nose in a book. Now occasionally I pick up a book but for the most part I read e-books but not exclusively. I like old books with yellowed pages. I like … Read more
Interview of poetess Kristen Scott Interviewed by Shweta Kesari 1. What crucial role does literature plays in your life? Literature plays a very crucial role in my life, both as my art form and as my guru.When I am feeling pressure from work, or other life stresses, I reach for poetry or a good novel. … Read more