Author Highlight: Manoj Kumar Sharma Discusses his Novel ‘Mirrro at the Weird Wayward’ and Stories from his Life
We are
delighted to welcome a very promising novelist Manoj Kumar Sharma for a brief Q
& A session at our website about his Amazon Bestseller novel ‘Mirrro at the Weird Wayward’.
In this Q
& A session, he will be talking about his writing aspirations, inclination
towards offbeat fiction, and much more. Stay on...while we chat with him.
Nearly all opined that the title of the book is good but tough to type or spell? What do you think about this?
The title,
content and essence of this story have one common element – weirdness. So,
while finalization, I decided that the presentation of the title should also be
something unique, which must resemble with the overall essence of this story.
So, thus the inverted letters came into picture, which readers felt intriguing
also.
But, one thing
I learnt later and realized, that search-ability got affected because of the
inverted letters in the title. Let’s see in the sequel, how that problem could
be solved, without disturbing its originality.
As far as
issue with – how to spell? So, in sequel I will try to solve it.
Your book has received very popular awards and it went on to become an Amazon Bestseller! How were you feeling then?
The feelings
of receiving awards unexpectedly are just inexplicable…
But,
definitely, awards motivated me and boosted my morale. Earlier, I was not that
much pleased about my creation, but, awards changed my perception.
Thanks to the
readers and their reviews, which made it happen. The credit goes to the
readers, well-wishers, Maa Sarasvatiji, Muse, and last but not the least – the
mysterious MIRRRO…..
And, as far as
becoming Amazon Bestseller! Yes it happened, but, very short-lived for few days
only, that also while Kindle Book promotions by Amazon as Free Kindle Book. Honestly
speaking, rather openly speaking, though I felt happy at being the short-lived
Amazon Bestseller, but, that wasn’t what I aspiring for. My selfish aspirations kept on scratching me
like hell for becoming Bestseller with inclusive consistency…….Let’s see what
happens?
Do crimes in our societies trouble you psychologically?
Definitely. The Time &
Energy of such a great Nation is being wasted in crimes of all kinds –
conventional or innovative, and, which are roadblocks in its efforts for
inclusive growth. Whether it’s a direct
crime or religion coated, politics coated, fragile humanism coated….all are
equally detrimental to Nation’s growth and image.
History
depicts that in ancient ages, India, had been the only well grown up
civilization, whereas those days people in other parts of the world were living
life like cave dwellers. And those ages old Indian Civilizations had most of
the things what in today’s world we are having, but, either crime rates were
miniscule or stringently controlled….and that factor supported the then Indian
Society to achieve and continue in maintaining consistent inclusive growth, up
till disturbed by the crimeful invaders.
Those invaders
further committed crime against the Indians and their social fabric, by
converting the original Indianness into various newly born religions and then
dividing them into Hindus, Christians, Muslims and that is still paining India
every now & then. The unity in diversity existing on papers and very much
fragile when the challenging moments come, the real hidden faces exposes each
other.
In today’s
society any conventional crime like murder, theft, dacoity, all crimes against
woman – sexual molestation, rape, acid attack, gender discrimination,
corruption, all kinds of abuses – abuse of children, abuse of elderly, abuse of
natural resources, abuse of animals, mob lynching, unruly conduct, terrorism,
war against the state, treason, etc, etc, and above said religion-coated crimes
all are either way severely detrimental to the aspirations of growth of this
Nation, despite having great potential compared to any other nation in the
world.
So, any form
of crime, whether small or high profile, deteriorating the synergy of growth of
India. And, if one think seriously, it pains, more than any personal pain……..
How do you see India as a strong character? How did you draw her characterization?
The Character
‘India’, actually symbolizes with the nation ‘India’ up to significant extent.
This character
is naturally evolved character in this story, representing the Iron Woman of
India, who is exhibiting all positivities, but, at the same time not hiding her
negativities.
The way,
nation India was/is known as ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara’, the Golden
Bird having rich credentials, having prudent wisdom, noble social & moral values,
having strong immunity for surviving against dire consequentiality, sound social fabric holding unity in
diversity……similarly the character ‘India’ is having traces of those glorious
virtues in her DNA.
In this story,
at different occasions and in different situations, the way the character
‘India’ behaves, presents herself, that’s make her a lovable character, who is
having all desired ingredients –gracefulness, modesty, magnetic eyes,
mesmerizing voice, patriotism, nationalism, art of life, art of restrain,
strong foresee, physical & mental strength, determination, full of
knowledge & wisdom, caring, supportive, matured, risk taker, forgiveness,
balancing with generation-gap syndrome, many others.
In fact, more
than I was drawing her characterization…..it was she, who organically shaped
the shades her own character, as per the situations and needs of those
moments…..
What motivated you to write this book?
Reading and
writing stories were my childhood hobbies. Those days, I used to rent story
books of all genres from Libraries, and, used to read a lot. At the same time I
used to participate in story, essay, and poetry writing competitions also.
While all those childhood activities, the feeling of writing my own
Books/Novels/ Poetry inculcated with time……
So, writing my
own book was my childhood aspiration, which never happened throughout my life,
from schooling-to-college-to entire professional life. Reasons were many, but
non-excusable. So, it was not an overnight mood swing, but, peculiar mix of
ignitions, sedimentary & metamorphic aspirations.
And as far as
the motivation behind writing this particular book as my first book…..No! There
were no reasons at all. It happened with time. May be I can say, MIRRRO won the
race of my family of Books, many yet to be born……..
Are you coming with a sequel of the novel?
Yes, right now
I am working on its sequel. Let’s hope to be published by this year ‘end.
How do you manage your life and time being an author?
Mirrro, I
started writing few years back in 2012, when I was doing job. And completed
after my retirement in 2019.
So, in retired
life, after Mirrro, now mainly I have only one work – writing. There is no
other work, more significant than this.
But, I didn’t
make any hardcore plans or targets. Just flowing with the flow of life amidst
breezes, clouds, birds, butterflies, rivers, rains, nature & time, but,
right now in Lock Down out of Corona Pandemic.
How did your colleagues and seniors and friends and relatives react when you published this novel?
Everybody was
more than happy for me and MIRRRO.
What is your biggest aspiration and inspiration as an author?
Biggest
aspiration - To become a Best Seller Author with inclusive consistency, and, a
loved author by readers and even by critics also.
Biggest
inspiration – To convert the received signals from cosmos as ideas, into reader
friendly and society friendly stories with unexplored colors, textures, shapes,
smells, tests, voices, feel, but, with innovatively enlightening messages to
the society.
What are you working on next?
Right now I am
working on sequel of MIRRRO. After
finishing this I will be working on one book of short stories, then one woman
centric story, then one God centric story.
But, No Corporate
Time Lines, No Corporate Targets, No Corporate Appraisals…..
Only TIME
& NATURE guide the way forwards…
Connect with Manoj Kumar Sharma:
FB: www.facebook.com/mirro india
Insta: mirrro@weirdwayward
Twitter: ManojKu58962989
Website: www.mirrroindia.com
WhatsApp: 9819612604
E-mail: mirrroatweirdwayward@gmail.com
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