Please introduce yourself to us.
I am Rajeev Kumar a budding writer and to manage my living I also work with a corporate sector. I am fond of reading suspense, thriller, and romance books in my free time. I am also a food loving person and spent my initial days working with different hotels and retail chain outlets. I feel words so much power that it can change the path of anyone like for eg Shri Mad Bhagat Geeta It was words from Shri Krishna that Arjun was ready to fight battle against his own brothers and elders.
Your contribution to Indian literature is great. What should we do to engage the younger generation in the literature?
write in an easy language, and think much about what people say, don’t have over burden of statics.
What according to you is the most important thing in our life.?
Peace is the most important thing in our life.
Who is your favourite author?
Munishi Premchand is one of my favourite, I also enjoy reading novels by Ramanad Sagar.
What will be your advice for the aspiring writers?
I am also presently a struggling writer. This was my first book and definitely I have to learn a lot before I could preach someone, but yes if one has made up his mind to write a book then the person should focus on the plot and while listening to inner conscience let the words flow on paper.
When did you decide that you want to become an author?
I have been writing from the age of when I was 15years old, gradually I developed a habit of writing short stories, skit and Drama for Schools & Colleges. But after joining the corporate job I couldn’t dedicate time to keep writing, but one fine day I realized that writing is something which gives me happiness and then I was on track and wanted everyone to be able to read my stories, which finally came out in the form of Meri Aarzoo.
In this era of technology., how can we inculcate reading habits in children?
In the modern day era where most of the millennials parent are busy with their Phone or Gadgets, the same thing is what inspire a young/ fresh life like children. They only imitate the adults therefore reading habits can be easily inculcated when you spend time with children and read books together.
What is your favourite genre?
Suspense, thriller, romance and mythology interest me a lot. It completely depends on the writer imagination and mind frame which makes him select a particular genre.
How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?
Well Meri Aarzoo was my first book, but definitely yes I have one upcoming project lined up Named Trishna and very soon you shall see my book in the nearest book store.
What is your strategy to overcome writer's block situation?
I leave writting for some time and once I am out of the situation then I restart thinking about the plot, there are a couple of chances where I have to change the complete plot.
What are you writing these days?
I am writing a Novel called Trishna.,
Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
Its not a mandate that whatever you write should have a connection between them, but yes the way a writer writes is more important because each one has a different style. I must definitely maintain that while writing. Because it becomes easier for the reader to quickly adapt to it.
Do you have any favourite corner in your house to write?
Yes , it's beside my bed. I generally put one chatai and start writing .
