Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
A new mom with an enthusiastic personality, I love writing and interacting. Brought up in Dubai and now living in India, the exposure has helped me to adapt to a global culture. I have written two books, the first one covered by a leading newspaper in Dubai. The second one is recently published as an e-book on Kindle.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called ‘Our Perfectly Blended Chaos’. It is a fiction novel with a blend of Romance, Friendship and Revenge. My inspiration comes from the urge to write more. As a freelance journalist and published Author, I would love to publish books and reach out to the reading audience.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Well, I don’t have any fixed schedule for writing. I have a plot in mind and build on it based on my mood. It comes from pure passion.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love ‘The Secret’ by Rhonda Byrne. It definitely helped me in my personal life. Khaled Hosseini books have been my favourite though. They literally make me travel through the story with the characters.
What are you working on now?
I have just published my second book and will soon start working on my third. A simple plot is in my mind which I believe I’ll take forward for the story.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I reach out to bloggers and media for coverage. I promote on Social Media as well and make sure to get reviews for the book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would like to say go ahead and follow your passion. It’s your journey, your way of writing, basically your work, so don’t let others bring you down. Keep writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My dad always says, ‘the only goal in your life is to be happy. Do anything for that! Because if you lose that, nothing else is worth it.’ This is definitely the best piece of advice.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. It is helping me understand a different financial aspect in life.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Right now, greater reach of my second book would be my aim. Continuing with my blog and writing articles for Magazines is my current focus.
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 Secret
The Kite Runner
The Diary of a Young Girl – Anne Frank
The Alchemist
Author Websites and Profiles
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