Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written two novels, “Friendship, Love & Sacrifice” and “In Search of Happiness,” I am currently working on my upcoming novel, “Leila” which will be releasing in March 2019.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Love, Lust & Greed” is a series of short stories inspired by series like, “Sacred Games” & “Mirzapur” and other Gangster stories. Moreover, I am inspired by Mumbai and I have put a Mumbai theme in the short story series.
My upcoming novel, “Leila” is inspired by a lot of events from real life. Leila is a dream work about to be released let’s talk about that later.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Nowadays I am into rewriting each scene up to 4-5 times until I make it perfect. One of my unusual habit is that I always write with the timer on, the ticking timer helps me churn out more words.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Authors like Paulo Coelho, Jhumpa Lahiri, Herman Hesse influenced me. “The Alchemist” “Siddhartha” is my favorite books of all time.
What are you working on now?
“Leila” is a pet project that has been going on for one an a half year and will be releasing in March 2019.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write. Read. Take it easy. Live life, be happy and write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing…
What are you reading now?
Zero to One by Peter Theil, All things you cannot see, Rumi collection of poems, Woman in the window.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Haven’t thought let’s see what comes ahead.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
“The Alchemist” “The Power Of Now” “The Ministry Of Utmost Happiness”
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