Tell us more about your background and journey.
I am a certified Montessori teacher and trainer as well as a B.com (Honours) graduate in International Business from the University of Rajasthan. I have worked in several professions and like to call myself a jack of all trades but a master of none. A rolling stone, gathering experiences along the way, from being an auditor, principal, trainer, and now a prolific short story writer, poetess, and enthusiastic volunteer in the mental health space.
When did you decide you wanted to be a writer?
My writing journey started in 2013 when I began writing on Wattpad, a community of writers and poets. I have always been an avid reader since childhood and writing was always my forte. Words enchant and mystify with their ever-changing meanings, combinations and the process of writing is magical and enjoyable to me.
Is it a financially stable career?
The process of writing is an innate experience that comes from within. The basic premise is of artistic expression and bringing into the world one’s unique brand of creativity. It is mostly a journey of self-discovery and a path one willingly takes. It is a highly satisfying career and a financially stable one as the opportunities to freelance are numerous these days.
I have read the books of many writers and don’t have a favorite among them. I am currently reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. It is a beautiful read, full of possibilities, a welcome ray of hope in the darknesses we find ourselves in our lives at times.
My inspiration lies in the everydayness of life, the wonder of the miracle of life. The smallest things, words, and gestures are a source of endless contemplation and reflection. My writing is a synthesis of these ruminations, how things are not what they seem, how the undercurrents of thoughts, gestures, and synchronicities of the universe play a role in our perceptions and what we make of life and its challenges.
What piece of advice would you like to give to future aspiring writers?
My advice to everyone would be to write, just start writing. Put the words on the lines, be you. The words are yours, there will be nobody like you. Embrace this uniqueness, this life-changing reality and the world is yours. First and foremost, read as you have never before, and see how the world is to others. How everyone has their take and way of expressing realities, then begin to forge yours. You will never go wrong, ever.
Which is your favorite book and why?
My favorite book is The Autobiography of a Yogi by Shri Paramhansa Yogananda.
It has opened up a world of Indian spirituality, our ancient culture, and its wisdom, and I am to this day endlessly fascinated by the words, the experiences of saints, and sages of yore.
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Interviewed by – Subham Biswas
