PAROMITA
GOSWAMI
BRIEF PROFILE OF THE AUTHOR:
Paromita Goswami is a writer, an avid storyteller by passion and
a rebel by choice. According to her, the world is full of stories and she loves
to pen them down. Born in Shillong, she grew up very close to nature and it has
influenced her thoughts in a big way.
Penning short stories for magazines and websites, she finally published
her first book, Shamsuddin’s Grave in 2015. Her second book Grow Up Messy! was
published in 2016. It is part of a growing up series for the middle grade. Her
most recent works are two short reads (i)THE WEDDING GIFT, (story of pursuit of
happiness of a young widow) for the YA (ii) THE SANTA’S GIFT (a mother-child
drama on Christmas ) for the kids. Her new novel; THE CLOCKMAKER (Jungle Series
Book 1), a supernatural thriller is due in January 2019, on Amazon Kindle. Her
works are not genre specific and her books offer to the readers, the variety of
life from literary fiction to children’s book to paranormal thriller and women
fiction. She is also the founder of Raipur Little Minds Book Reading Club,
which enhances the creativity and book reading habits in children. It is a group
for young minds with lots of activities throughout the year, like physical meet
ups, cultural programs, summer camps, winter carnivals, movie sessions and day
trips. She lives in Raipur with her family.
Facebook Author/fan page -
https://www.facebook.com/authorparomita/
Goodreads link : https://www.goodreads.com/ParomitaGoswami
Q Are you a professional
writer? How many of your books have been published so far?
There are two novels, one novelette and two short reads that I
have published so far. I presume that makes me a professional writer.
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Q What is your specific field
of writing? Are there any specific
reasons, for choosing this particular field?
I am a fiction writer. Indian drama is my forte. I feel that this
allows us to be closer to the real world. Our characters and their challenges are
picked up from everyday life.
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Q What has been the general
assessment of the reviewers and readers for your books? Did you receive appreciation/recognition & adequate sales for
your books in the world?
Some do enjoy the experiments I make, with my writings and a few
are obviously not happy with it because it is different then what they are used
to. However, my books are bestsellers in Amazon India.
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Q What is your own general assessment of your books? Which particular book of yours, do you consider as
the best so far, and why?
Every story that I weave, sets me onto a new venture.
All my books
are very close to my heart. (a) The Wedding Gift – story of a widow and her
pursuit for happiness. (b)Grow Up Messy! – Story of a five year old girl who
craves for a big family. The plot is of a military background set in the early
eighties. ©The Clockmaker – The paranormal Indian drama is the story of a Clockmaker,
who is frustrated with his life. It is a new release and current horror best
seller in Amazon India.
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Q When & how do you get
the ideas & do you immediately note them down in a diary or elsewhere?
Ideas can come about at any time and yes, it is always advisable
to note them down. I always do that.
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Q On an average, how many
months do you take to complete one book, in all respects?
It depends upon the type of book you are writing. If it is a
children’s book, then the period of a few weeks is fine. But if it is a horror
or drama, then it takes time. Of course, short reads can be written in a day or
two, depending upon the idea that is cooking in our head.
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Q Besides the quality of
writing, in your opinion, what are the other factors for the success of a book?
Editing and good marketing of the book are equally important for
the success of the book.
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Q Which aspects motivate you
to write books? Earning money/publicity/helping
readers/self-satisfaction/others? If you were not a writer,
in what other way, you would have expressed your creativity?
I write out of passion. I enjoy it thoroughly. And making money
is not bad following your passion. Storytelling has always been a part of me. So,
that is another way, I would have expressed my creativity. In fact, I am doing
it for the kids.
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Q Has Facebook helped you in
any way, in your writing career or even otherwise? If yes, please elucidate.
Facebook is a very good platform for networking and sharing our
work. I would recommend it to all.
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Q In your opinion, is there
adequate scope for name/fame/wealth in the field of writing?
Of course there is. Otherwise I won’t have been doing this
interview with you today. However, nothing comes in one night. You have to keep
on writing, to get your work more visible.
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Q Have your family members
and friends helped and/or contributed in any way, in your writing career?
Of course, without their support nothing is possible in this
world.
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Q What is your opinion about
e-books? Due to this concept of e-books, is the survival of printed books in
future in jeopardy?
E-books are here to stay. However, that doesn’t mean the
paperbacks will be gone. Both have their own essence and reader base. A few
readers enjoy both.
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Q What are your future plans
for writing books?
I am doing a Jungle series which is horror genre. So I shall
continue with it for a while as I have around ten stories to tell under this
theme. Of course all are not full-fledged novels. Some are short stories and
novelettes too.
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Q What is your advice to the
budding authors?
I would advise them to please keep on writing.
----------vijaiksharma
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Thank you for hosting my interview.
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