Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Priyadarshini and I am an author from India. I am a person who dervies happiness from the smallest of things. I love to drink coffee every morning and think about absolutely nothing. I also enjoy observing the minute details around me. I believe that true happiness can never be achieved by major successes, but by small things such as a warm smile or a kind word.
I have written one children’s book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I wrote “The Postwoman and Other Stories”. It is a children’s book with a collection of eight stories. The book was inspired by my own childhood experiences and memories of living on a hill station.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think I have any unusual writing habits, but I wish I did!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I don’t think I can really say who I have been inspired by. I have been inspired by both fiction and non-fiction writers. I think my writing reflects a greater depth because of how many genres I have sought inspiration from.
What are you working on now?
At the moment I am not working on anything in particular.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I really think it’s important to promote your book by yourself. Only you know who you want to reach out to, and what type of readers you are looking for.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would tell new authors not to be frustrated. It is hard to get recognition and acknowledgment, but not everyone can become famous. Despite this, be happy that you have a set of people who admire and love your work.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I have ever heard is to live in the moment. As much as we love to think about the future or even the next day, we all know life doesn’t work like that.
What are you reading now?
I am reading a book called “Forty Rules of Love”.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am not sure whether I will continue writing or not. I am also not sure what I would write if I were given an opportunity. I think it depends on what I feel at that moment.
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 Chicken Chronicles- Alice Walker
The Harry Potter Series
The White Book- Han Kang
Tuesday’s With Morrie- Mitch Albom
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