It’s time for
another author interview. Today, with us we have Saurish Hegde; he lives in
Mangalore, India.
Kindly tell us a bit about you.
I’m 22 years
old, completed my MBBS course currently doing my internship in Kasturba medical
college, Mangalore. I have been a reader since school, interested in
biographies, thrillers. I’m also interested in all sports as well.
How do you handle the success of your first novel The Game of Secrets?
I feel
grateful firstly to get my book published by a good upcoming publisher this
early, and with the great reviews pouring in. I feel satisfied.
Do you think that writing an intense science-fiction novel is as good as writing a normal novel? Please highlight your thoughts on it.
Science
fiction is better than writing a normal novel, reason being we are progressing
towards a very tech oriented future. People are more concerned about the
science behind the everyday life making Science fiction relatable to the
present and the future context. Yes, it is better than the other genres.
Now, tell us what’s your area of interest (genre) when it comes to writing novels? Is it general fiction or something else that you want to reveal later with the upcoming books?
I always like
to intertwine the genres. I feel a novel should encompass all the genres, but
yes I prefer science fiction, thrillers, fantasy.
Do you think writing a book from the comfort of bedroom or study room is possible?
Yes it is
definitely possible. Writing is a result of the state of mind, and yes the
surroundings do play a part but once we are totally engaged with the mind, the
surroundings just disappear. A suitable calm environment will help in the
process of writing of course.
Where do you write from? Do you go to some specific place, like beachside or into the hills?
For my first
book I wrote from my room. But often I try and write wherever I can. No rules
and regulations when it comes to writing. It is a free and liberating process.
Did you do proper research before penning down this book or was it something based on personal life?
It was a
mixture of both. I did some research for the technical aspects but mostly it
was from personal inspiration.
What inspired you to write this book? Any tales to tell.
Everyone wants
to write a book. Every reader wants to write a book. I decided to act on it and
happy that it has met its appropriate destiny.
What was your biggest learning experience throughout the publishing process?
The process
just reinstated the fact that, hard work and patience is the only way to
achieving your goal. Getting the book out to the world takes time and hard
work. There is no other way. We have to go through it and keep moving forward.
It will happen.
Looking back, what did you do right that helped you break in as a writer?
I think, again
it’s not giving up. That is the only quality required in any field.
Any best piece of writing advice from your side that we haven’t discussed?
Writing, for
me is something which is not bound by rules and regulations. It is a liberal
process across genres, letting our thought process expands in all directions.
Something personal about you people may be surprised to know?
LOL! Nothing
right now.
Any future books that you would like to discuss now?
Yes, working
on a book. Will surely announce once decided.
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