Interview With Author P C SARKAR
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello.. I am a research scientist by profession, working for the Govt. of India, since last several years. My hobby is to explore heritage structures, particularly ruins, which are not well documented. My focus of work is Lucknow, the city of my birth. I have written 2 books on the lost heritage of Lucknow, and my third book is in final stage of publication.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book (under publication) is ABODE OF FAIRIES – LUCKNOW’S PARIKHANA. My fascination and deep rooted attachment for the lost heritage of Lucknow city (India) inspired me to write this book. This will be by third book on the subject.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Well.. I write on 2 files simultaneously – one would be the main chapter and the second would be the bibliography. Hence the bibliography gets ready without any extra effort or headache. This is the reason my books have extensive bibliographic content 🙂
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Very difficult to list, since I have read hundreds of thousands of books of varied genre, since my school days.
What are you working on now?
I am a scientist, to working in scientific projects, of course. As regards my hobby on writing about heritage, I am already working on the script of my fourth book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I do not do promotion, to be honest. I have a dedicated fan following and they eagerly await my books. Also my publisher, who is a traditional publisher, has a pretty good reach all over the world. So things get along..
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Before making any effort, do realize that a lot many books reach discount sales within a very short time, or dumped / shipped by weight since they have no buyers. So select a genre / topic / which would prevent your book from getting dumped likewise.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Take breaks from writing to prevent writer’s block
What are you reading now?
An anthology of horror stories.. I am a great fan of the genre
What’s next for you as a writer?
As I said, I am already working on the script of my 4th book on Lucknow’s heritage.
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?
My Phantom comics bound volumes
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