Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Deepak Karamungikar and I’ve written 7 books so far. Three of are short story collections and four are novels. I’ve written across multiple genre including sci-fi, drama, crime and thriller.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is ‘Rogue’ and it’s inspired from some stories I heard from people about a fourteen year old boy who got accused of murder and went on to become a dreaded gangster in the 1980s. I just took that one single line concept and built the story around it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write only in the mornings! Evenings are very distracting. I need the calm!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Khushwant Singh, Fredrick Forsyth and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are my favorites. I believe Mr Singh to be my guru and I take my inspiration from him.
What are you working on now?
Im working on two books, one is a dystopian novel that is set in the year 2133. Another is a period fantasy drama set in WW2 era. So I’m all over the timeline right now, so to speak!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do not force anything. Wait for it to come out. Forcing yourself to write will only bring out mediocrity. And never relax!
What are you reading now?
I’m reading a collection of short stories from the 18th century.