Q. Please introduce yourself.
I was born & brought up in New Delhi and did my schooling from there. I went to the northeastern state of Assam for my graduation and received my B.Tech. degree in Mathematics and Computing from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati. I worked for around six years in the corporate world before I took a break for my MBA from Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore. Currently, I am based in New Delhi and work as an Actuary with a life insurance company.
I love travelling and listening to music.
Q. What is the theme of your book.
“Just Missed” is a realistic-romantic tale of an arranged crush chased by an un-arranged crazy love!
Q. How did you develop an interest in writing, is this something you always wanted to do?
In my childhood days, I used to play chess and had a keen interest in art & music. I was never into writing, reading & literature! My literary journey started when I moved to the lively city of Mumbai, where the rains & awesome weather inspired me to write poetry. My experiments with poetry and
the appreciation from friends & family finally tempted me to pen down my debut novel Just Missed.
Q. Your book holds a love story, what love is according to you?
I can just say that it’s a feeling which connects two souls! It’s an emotion that makes you weak at times and strong at others. I guess, I am still exploring what love is! It would probably take me a few
years & a few books to understand love better.
Q. Are you working on any other book right now?
Oh Yes, I am working on two books actually. One is a realistic tale from the Corporate world dedicated to horrible bosses that captures the Corona times as well. The other one is a romantic fiction set in India & USA, dedicated to my MBA!
Q. How much time did you took to complete this book?
It took me roughly over two years to complete this book. I had started writing this book before I went for my MBA & had written almost half of the first draft while commuting to my office in the Delhi Metro. I finished the second half while pursuing my MBA from IIM Indore. I did bunk a few
classes as well to pen down the lives of Sid, Shreya and Shivam!
Q. What makes your book different, why you think a person should read it?
I think the best part of the book is that the characters have flaws and this makes them real and relatable. Another thing for which I have received lot of appreciation is that the book is not restricted to the lead three characters, from friends to family it involves and portrays different relationships. While there’s ultra-ambitious Sid who impresses many, there’s Shivam to woo all the girls out there!
Q. A fun fact about you which no one knows.
I always wanted to become an Architect.
Q. Say something from your side for The Book Critiques and for your readers.
I believe, The Book Critiques (TBC) is doing a great job of promoting the books & reading in general. I want to appreciate TBC for critically reviewing the books and providing honest & quality feedback. I
would like to thank you for giving this debutante a chance. All the very best for your future assignments. I hope you will keep doing the great work!
I want to thank all those lovely folks who have already read my book. It means a lot to me! I would
request all the readers and non-readers out there who haven’t yet picked up my book, to order your copy. I’m sure the book will bring a smile to your face! Please don’t just miss sharing your feedback on the book! I would love to hear back from you!
Thanks again. Take care & stay positive!
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