Interview With Author Saurabh Bajpai
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am Saurabh from Mumbai and I have recently published my first fantasy book . I am a Market Researcher by profession and an artist by passion. I love to explore my creativity through multiple art forms like writing, sketching, music, and dancing. I also like stay fit by hitting the gym about three times a week.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is called 'Samarprasth Saga Vol. 1 – The Horsemen of Hope'.
Having been a fan of mythology, fantasy, and action cartoons and movies, I was always motivated to create a fantasy world of my own which has influences from mythology.
The name 'Samrprasth' is a combination of two hindi words i.e. Samar, means war and Prasth, means land. So Samrprasth is the name of the country that is an outcome of war.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to check my word count in every ten minutes while I am writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Sage Ved Vyas's Mahabharat, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Chetan Bhagat's Five Point Someone, and Rick Riordan's Kane Chronicles series are some of the books that have really inspired me to start writing. I would also like to mention the animated show called 'X-Men Evolution', because it taught me how to tell a good team story.
What are you working on now?
Marketing my first book to reach as many readers as possible and researching for my future projects.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have just started it out, so I am still exploring.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Since I have just started out, I don't think I can give any advice to anyone. On the contrary I am always open to some good advice. One of my strong beliefs is that we should tell a story that comes from the heart and not the marketing trends.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Re-read, re-write and repeat.
What are you reading now?
I am reading ancient Indian epics, known as Puraans.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am working on two projects simultaneously, volume two of Samarprasth Saga and a mythological fiction novel.
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?
Bhagwat Geeta, Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, and Mahabharat by Gitapress.
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