Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Writing is my passion. That is the reason I write. I think it is the same with all authors and I do not claim to be an exception. I am a researcher and have worked on the Abstraction Theory in physics. Besides that, I have also played my part in the study of the mysterious Indus Valley Script of the Indian subcontinent. I have been part of various Open Science movements for almost a decade now and also serve as the Ambassador for Open Knowledge in India. Playing with data is another thing that I love doing.
Over the last few years, I have been fortunate enough to have authored a good number of book, both fiction and nonfiction.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
‘The Blue Buccaneer’ is my latest offering. It is a murder mystery that is set against the backdrop of the antiquity of an Indian museum. I have always wanted to write something in this genre. I am happy, now that I have done it finally got the time to pen it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I cannot think about any such habit worth mentioning. I do like to have some peace and calm, while writing. It is absolutely necessary for an author to be with himself/herself, while developing his/her ideas, I believe.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have always been an avid reader and I am not to picky about what I read. I usually read, what I can come across, barring a few exceptions, maybe. I feel indebted to each and every book that I have read, as I have learned something from each one of them. All of them have contributed in expanding my horizons.
What are you working on now?
While working with climate data for the Indian subcontinent for a period spanning more than a hundred years, I have witnessed a few emergent patterns. I am researching on that topic right now. Besides that, I am going. to start working on a nonfiction book shortly. Then there is also the sequel to ‘The Blue Buccaneer’ to work on.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
To tell you honestly, I rarely get the time to do any promotional work for my books. That said, I do promote my writing through my blog. I think, platforms like Awesomegang are doing a great job in bringing authors and readers together.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
The primary reason we write is because we need to express that honest urge that dwells deep inside us somewhere. To keep up this honesty is a great challenge in itself. Remaining connected with this inner urge is another. However, working to meet this challenge is a means to an end in itself.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I would like to quote a few lines by Rabindranath Tagore here:
‘Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high
Where knowledge is free
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments
By narrow domestic walls
Where words come out from the depth of truth…’
No creation is ever possible without this utter fearlessness and without this depth of truth.
What are you reading now?
As I am currently researching on climate change, I have started reading scientific literature on that subject.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Earning and keeping the love and respect of my readers and critics alike is always a challenge. If any part of my creations, in any little way, has ever touched even a single person and brought even a little happiness to him/her, then I can say that I have a job well done.
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?
It is highly unlikely that I shall not be able to manage sneaking in my e-reader (and with it, a large collection of books). However, if I am absolutely pressed to chose, I would go for Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver’s Travels, Gitanjali by Tagore and a volume of poetry by W.B. Yeats.
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