Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a typical middle-class Indian with an Engineering degree in IT. I didn’t have much interest in coding or software development. And while I was working, I used to write a sports blog on the side. People used to like reading my views about Cricket and motivated me to take up sports writing, which I did the first opportunity that came my way. Later I pursued my dream to be an MBA in Marketing. I prefer tea over coffee to write a detailed story, typically awake late at night penning them down when the world is asleep! I started writing short stories for my email subscribers. One such story got converted into my first book, Double Tap to Unlock Love. I am currently working on a plot for my second one.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My debut book is called Double Tap To Unlock Love. What inspired it was the year 2020 and the perpetual lockdown that came with it. We all have had crushed over social media, and 2020 made it possible to reach out to them since we were stuck at home with hardly anything else to do. It helped me imagine what it would be like if our crushes got serious when we are not fighting a pandemic.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if it is unusual, but I prefer typing out most of my stories on the phone, especially late at night when I am in my bed. Maybe not unusual but unhealthy for sure.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
J.K. Rowling, Matt Haig and countless others. I am a fan of storytelling. I love how authors have the ability to suck you into another life made up of their imagination. It is simply mind-blowing.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a plot for my second book, and also some idea to start a video blog or something.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Leveraging social media was my go-to method to promote my books. Still new to book marketing, so trying a handful of things with minimum budget.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write for yourself. Write for your friends. Write for that one person who believes in you and your writing. You will do good.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Very cliche, but the best one is – Follow your passion! Happiness should be your ambition, always!
What are you reading now?
The Death of Vivek Oji. I am hooked.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing the next story!
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?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Secret of the Nagas, One of Sophie Kinsella’s light read, and Agatha Christie.
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