We are back
with another author interview. Today, with us, we have Ritu – the author of ‘One Precious Moment’. In this
interview, Ritu talks about her writing aspirations, the route to getting her
book published, and her inclination towards contemporary fiction. Stay on...while
we chat with her.
What motivates you to write?
I have been a
very avid reader and a lover for creating stories. I still remember I was 8
years when my mother got me my first collection of Moby Dick, Robinson Cruose,
midnight stories, taming of the shrew. They all fascinated me more than my
academic syllabus. I loved the different characters in all those books, I was
fascinated with the stories and I lived each story with each changing
character. But a secret that I want to share is that even at that age while I
loved reading, I loved writing too. I would create essays which really
impressed my teachers, so I have been a story teller since long. And now after
a very long time that need, that desire to write and to create my characters
got me to sit and just randomly start writing what I was imagining and seeing
at that moment of time. Those 1st 500 words which got my critics (my family)
wanting to know more of what the writing was all about. This need got me
creating my story first book ‘One Precious Moment’ from that one scene that I
had written to what it is today.
What were your feelings after publishing this book?
A feeling of
satisfaction and achievement at moving and attaining my dream. And loads of
pride when I held that first copy of my book.
What are some of your favourite novels and authors?
Oh I am a
hardcore romantic and love reading romance. From mills and boons to Stephanie
Myers, Richelle Mead, Vi Keeland, Laurelin Paige, Sidney Sheldon, and so many
more. And as for books I love the old age love story, if tomorrow comes,
stickup suit… God don’t ask I have a huge collection in both my kindle and
iBooks of every author I love and every book that I have read or want to read
and there are plenty of those.
Do you think writing a book from the comfort of bedroom is possible?
When the words
are and there is a story going on in my mind I can write from anywhere. Be that
the bedroom, the car, bathroom. In fact I was caught writing once at a party
while the others were talking and gossiping. So yup I can write comfortably
from my bedroom.
Where do you write from? Do you go to some specific place, like beachside or into the hills?
Naaa, I don’t
have any specific place. I can write from anywhere and everywhere once an idea
strikes. The only thing I do need is my music and my laptop.
What inspired you to write this book? Any tales to tell…
No, No
inspiration or tales to tell ... Just this desire and need to put those words
down on paper that was running through my mind at that time. It was like a
compulsion to write whatever came to mind at that moment. It was like my mind
was seeing there a story I wanted written without me actually knowing that is
what I wanted or was doing. It was an amazing feeling.
What was your biggest learning experience throughout the writing process?
Wow, now that
is heavy one. Cos when everything said and done I loved every moment of writing
but the actual hurdle I faced was prompting my book. Now that was and is a
major learning experience for me. Especially as social media/networking and me
don’t go hand to hand. I am way to wary of the en number of social sites and
till now had never even ventured into any but promotion and getting my book out
there to be known was and is the biggest experience for me
Looking back, what did you do right that helped you break in as a writer?
Just let my
emotions, thoughts and feelings rule me. I just let the characters I was seeing
down on paper for all to read.
Any best piece of writing advice that you would like to share with new or struggling writers?
It’s a tough
world out there. And not everything we write is loved or appreciated by all.
But one should never give up what one loves and should always keep trying till
you get what you are and want.
Something personal about you people may be surprised to know?
Naa, I am an
open book (no puns intended) in my short bio I have stated what and who I am.
And I am always open to write and answer to who I am and whatever anyone wants
to know.
Any future books that you would like to discuss now?
Oh yes, I already
have my second ready for editing and the whole publishing process ( which I
tend to do in a more organized way this time for sure). It’s called ‘Love,
Unexpected’. Another love story cos as I said I am a romantic at heart, but
with romance I love adding some spice and relating to woman strength. So then
again it will have romance to it with the show of women power and capability,
drama, family.
Connect with
Ritu:
Facebook Page: https://goo.gl/yMRDUL
Twitter: @KakarRitu
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