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Sunday, November 10, 2019

Author Interview with Mukhpreet Khurana | Author of Unlocked Silences and EASE | Poet | Motivational Speaker

Author Interview with Mukhpreet Khurana | Author of Unlocked Silences and EASE | Poet | Motivational Speaker | Interview by Dhiraj Sindhi

Author Interview

Mukhpreet Khurana

Author of Unlocked Silences and EASE

Poet and Motivational Speaker


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Hey Readers' Fam, we are back with another Author Interview. This time we will be having a conversation with Humanitarian, Poet, Motivational Speaker and author of 'Unlocked Silences' 2018 and 'EASE' 2019, most welcome Mukhpreet Khurana.

If you don't know about 'EASE: A poetic journey within' book, then check out my review of EASE here.

About the author:


Mukhpreet finds his meditation in poetry. He is a believer and practitioner of humanity and gratitude. He is a motivational speaker and is a budding entrepreneur alongside being a poet. You won’t be surprised to see him sitting with a cup of coffee, a journal, a laptop and some poetry to brew. He feasts on conversations, and is an empathetic listener.

He is spiritual, is spontaneous in wit and in humour. He is a mentor for budding writers, is an extrovert and is a networking bee. He believes all positive is not negative for a reason and all negative is not positive for a reason, too. He has a thing for handwritten letters and he makes sure to write out a bunch of them every month.

He already has a book published titled Unlocked Silences to his name. The book takes a poetic trip down the lanes of self-love and self-awareness.

Author Interview with Mukhpreet Khurana | Author of Unlocked Silences and EASE | Poet | Motivational Speaker | Interview by Dhiraj Sindhi
"It all starts here, in me just as it does in you." -Mukhpreet Khurana

Connect with the author:
Instagram: @mukhpreetkhurana
Twitter: @khuranajee

Order your copy of EASE here: https://amzn.to/34y3xLE

Now Mukhpreet Khurana will discuss the importance of self-awareness and being comfortable in our own skin. He will share some challenges of being a motivational speaker. And we will know more about him and how he finds meditation in poetry. All that in the most motivating and comforting voice of Mukhpreet.

So grab a cup of tea/coffee and dive right in...

Q: When did you start writing? And how does it help you?

A: I started writing back in 2015. Writing came to me out of nowhere, you can say it put an end to all the chaos I had within. Writing has always been beyond pen and paper. Writing to me is meditation, it is a way for me to find myself, introspect with myself and give a part of myself to my readers.



Q: Any poet you look up to, for inspiration?

A: There is no specific poet I look up to. To me, inspiration is every single second I breathe, every single second I love and live through times both good and bad alike. Nature has always inspired me, so has humanity, so has every single journey, its destination and gratitude in greater good alike.


Q: Why you chose to address subjects like self-love and self-awareness?

A: I believe it is essential to address self-love, self-awareness and every single fragment of the individuals we are. I believe it all starts within, all the acknowledge, the acceptance and gratitude in being the way we are.


Q: How important it is for one to accept oneself the way they are and be comfortable in their own skin?

A: It is very important for us to accept ourselves the way we are, to be comfortable in our skin with our imperfections, our insecurities, our ambitions, our strength, our perseverance and willingness to be better and do better alike. It is for us to know ourselves and have the willingness to know every single day, every single moment before we ache to know everyone and everything around.


Q: Where does your second book ‘EASE’ stands in your life/heart?

A: Ease occupies a very important part in my life. Writing has given me treasures of gratitude and has given me the willingness to put myself in words and be a part of lives of every single person who reads, acknowledges and finds home in my writing. Ease has allowed me to expand my horizon by working with some of the best writers and art curators I have known. We exist to coexist, and Ease has given me that treasure in its true sense of being. Ease is so much more than a book. It is a part of me, wholly, selflessly, magnificently.

Author Interview with Mukhpreet Khurana | Author of Unlocked Silences and EASE | Poet | Motivational Speaker | Interview by Dhiraj Sindhi


Q: How did your first book ‘Unlocked Silences’ impact your life?

A: Unlocked Silences was a dream come true. I always wanted to be a published writer since the day I started writing. Unlocked Silences opened the doors to the world for me, a world where poetry and the likes of self-love met in the same infinity.

Unlocked Silences triggered it all in me, from the day I signed the contract with the publishers to the day I held the very first copy in my hand and to this day as I walk down memory lane, it was and it is one of the few treasures I could ask for.


Q: What has been the biggest challenge being a motivational speaker?

A: I think for me the only challenge being a motivational speaker is that it is never enough. There are endless aspects of life that need to be addressed, countless people to talk to, to listen to, to accept for who they are, to be accepted the way I am; It is an endless cycle, it sure is challenging at the macro level, but that is what keeps me going. A new day, a new beginning.


Q: Name some activities you perform on a daily/weekly basis apart from writing.

A: For me, alongside work, fitness and networking play a vital role in adding value to my day or my week.

I do my best to stay regular with work, with working out and networking with people on and off social media. We exist to coexist, that is the beauty of networking or communicating

Alongside the usual, I have a thing for being spontaneous. I go with the flow to break the monotony every now and then, as well.


Q: What is your ultimate career dream?

A: I dream to be there for as many people as I possibly can, talk and listen to as many as I possibly can, as well.

To me, a dream is adding purpose and productivity to my life by adding the same to others.


Q: A random fact that nobody knows about you.

A: I fumble between sentences sometimes when I am in a rush to complete them or when I am anxious. It sure was one of the few reasons I started writing, telling myself if I cannot speak well, I might as well write and communicate. I worked on it and I can proudly say I am a lot better. I believe we work on ourselves for the right and the wrong reasons. It is all about the ones we choose.


Q: One message you would like to convey to the audience.

A: Life is too short and too long at the same time. It is a constant cycle of what was, what is and what shall be. It is all about who you were, who you are and who you choose to be.

You are the change, you CAN be the change.

There is so much more to us, and the moment we remind ourselves of the same, that is when we regain control.

You have all been my foundation, the very reason I write, I ache to be with you through my writing.

I thank you, I bow in gratitude before you.


Awesome!! Thank you so much for this wonderful interview, Mukhpreet. We are grateful to have you here between us.

Hello readers, I hope you know now that working out is as important for health as self-love. I hope you came to know the power of poetry and the journey of Mukhpreet from Unlocked Silences to Ease. And again, in the most motivating and comforting voice.

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Saturday, November 2, 2019

Author Interview with Rajesh Konsam | Author of Bittersweet | Debut Novel

Author Interview With

Rajesh Konsam

Author of Bittersweet - Debut Novel


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Hey Readers' Fam, we are back with another Author Interview. This time we will be having a conversation with the author of  'Bittersweet', most welcome Rajesh Konsam.

If you don't know about 'Bittersweet' book, then check out my review of Bittersweet here.

About the author:

Rajesh Konsam is a young software engineer and writer. A geek at heart, he loves programming and feel-good novels in equal measure. When not writing poems, he ticks travel destinations off his bucket list. Although Rajesh hails from Manipur, he works in Chennai after completing his B.E. in Coimbatore.



Bittersweet is Rajesh’s debut novel, and he is working on his next. Rajesh tweets as @RajeshKonsam, runs a feed on Instagram as @rajeshkonsam, and responds well to feedback at rajeshkonsam@live.com. More at rajeshkonsam.com

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Order your copy of Bittersweet here: https://amzn.to/30GvVce

Before we start, there are two options for you. You can either enjoy the video of the interview or read it here on the blog. Thanks to the author for recording the answers in the camera for you all readers! (Video is available with subtitles)



Let's Start!

Q: Why you chose this musical theme for your book?

A: I wanted to write a story about young millennials who come together and share their creative ideas, help each other out during their formative period and be emotionally available during your failures. Also, I'm a huge music fan and my brother is a musician, so yeah!



Q: The protagonist had many flaws yet your readers connected with the character and found very relatable, so what was the idea behind that character?

A: The protagonist here possesses the mindset of a lot of disturbed young millennials from our generation. So I decided to leave him that way. I think, he is more or less younger version of me. I remember having the same set of thoughts when I was younger and I remember this quote from my favorite authors, Anthony Doerr. A real diamond is never perfect.


Q: How important it is to follow passion according to you?

A: I think it's very important whether it's your daytime job or whether it's your secondary or tertiary passion. Passion is what keeps driving a life. Passion is important to make your reality better than your dreams. I wake up every morning knowing that I have so many things to look forward in life and they makes me happy.


Q: How is it being a writer in India and how was your experience publishing your debut novel?

A: I think it's a good time to be a writer in India. If you look around there are so many stories that need to be talk, there's a lot of culture and a lot of diversity. Yeah. I love being a writer in India. Coming to the second part of your question, how was your experience publishing your debut novel? I think it has been rather a very long journey for me. It was depressing in the beginning, a lot of publishers rejected me. But then again I met this wonderful literary agent Suhail Mathur from The Book Bakers literary agency. He helped me find a couple of publishers out of which Vishwakarma Publications came to my life and it has been an uphill journey ever since.



Q: What steps are you following for improving your language?

A: I must say, if you want to improve your language, you need to follow very good authors. In my case, I love reading books from Booker Prize shortlisted or Pulitzer Prize shortlisted authors, they write very well. But since I'm a contemporary fiction novelist, I love reading magazines, magazine interviews, I also watch Talk shows, they are very interesting and they help you improve your language.


Q: How’s been your journey so far as an author?

A: I think it has been a very good learning experience. I met a lot of new people, I met a lot of readers, I've learned a lot in just one month and the book is surprisingly doing well. I think I have to thank all my readers, I have to thank my publisher, I have to thank my literary agent, thank you so much. I'm starting to enjoy my success.


Q: You favorite book, author and genre and why?

A: I wish I could name any other book but my favorite book is Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. It's my favorite because there's very good character development in the book, I felt for the male lead, I could feel his pain and anguish throughout the book and it's one of the best examples of the good characterizations. Secondly my favorite author, I like Paulo Coelho who wrote 11 minutes, the kind of satisfaction I got when I read 11 minutes that I don't get from a lot of writers. And my favorite genre is modern classic because it has an artistic touch to it and is still set in familiar world.


Q: The most cliché romance plot you’ve ever read.

A: I once read about this novel where in, protagonist ends up in a mental hospital because he broke up with his girlfriend. I think its fine but then again the execution was very bad. And no, I didn't like it.


Q: 3 reasons why people should read your book ‘Bittersweet’?

A: Number 1: The thorough research done for the book. When you read the book, you'll see.
Number 2: Cultural diversity. There are characters from Kerala, characters from South India and Indo-Portuguese female lead and minor characters from the North-East.
And Number 3: There are a few surprises in the book.


Q: Three secrets about the book which readers don’t know yet.

A: Number 1: The book was written when I was a college student. I did my engineering in Coimbatore and that's when I completed the first draft of the book. It took some time for the book to get published.
Number 2: The Mumbai which you find in Bittersweet is an entirely fictional one. I have never been to Mumbai but I plan on visiting Mumbai soon.
Number 3: I maintain a colored chart for every book I write and in Bittersweet I used different colors to track flow of different characters and I did this primarily for shadow some of the characters and to help them throughout different chapters. I don't want some of my characters to go missing from chapters and that's why I used character chart using different colors. I think that's all. Thank You!

Thank you so much for being here Rajesh! We all wish you the best!

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Saturday, July 27, 2019

Author Interview with Jitender Kumar | Author of Love Tennis

 Author Interview with Jitender Kumar | Author of Love Tennis | Dhiraj Sindhi

Author Interview With

Jitender Kumar

Author of Love Tennis


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Hey Readers' Fam, we are back with another Author Interview. This time we will be having a conversation with the author of  'Love Tennis', most welcome Jitender Kumar.

If you don't know about 'Love Tennis' book, then check out my review of Love Tennis here.

About the author:


Jitender Kumar, also called “Musafir” by his near and dear ones was born and brought up in Delhi but his roots were back in Bihar. He completed his graduation in Political Science from Delhi University and has in-depth experience of being a personality developer and tennis coach. His immense experience in the field of retail made him a strong observer. Although, he loves to write contents like poems, “Love-Tennis” is his first attempt at writing a fiction piece.

He lives in Ahmedabad and looks forward to your valuable feedback for “Love-Tennis”.

Follow him on Instagram: @musafirr
Reach out to his Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musafir.dost
Twitter Handle: @jkmusafir
Email: jk.musafir@gmail.com

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Let's Start!

Q: What was your answer to the question ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’
 when asked in your childhood?

A: In my early childhood, I wanted to be an army officer like every other boy but later on it changed into being an international Tennis player and if someone will ask me now, I want to be the prime minister of India.



Q: According to you, what is the importance of sports in one’s life?

A: Actually it differs from people to people but, I love sports and for me, sports are like the soul of leadership. You learn so many basics of life from sports which you can use in your day to day life to sort your daily issues. It gives you passion and builds your character.


Q: Which genre do you like reading and who is your favorite author?

A: I read fiction and I mostly read romance, sometimes I read non-fiction too when I feel it needed to shape up. My favorite author is Chetan Bhagat honestly. He does not write to impress critics. He writes for his readers and himself.


Q: How was your experience writing Love Tennis?

A: I always wanted to write this story but I am a lazy guy. It was not an easy job always but whenever I was in front of my laptop, I enjoyed writing it. Money Kapoor my friend and buddy for life, she helped me and motivated me a lot to write this. It’s more of her hard work than mine that you read this book.



Q: What difficulties you faced and how your surroundings and surrounding people supported you?

A: There were no such difficulties. I don’t think people care that much what you are doing or what you are not, you just have to be focused to complete whatever you want to so people can see what were you up to.


Q: Which is your favorite word or phrase?

A: Passion


Q: What does being a successful author look like to you?

A: I don’t know, once I will be successful I will answer your question.


Q: Has Love Tennis brought any change to your life, even a slightest?

A: Not much, but yes now, I came to know that I can write and writing is not everyone’s cup of tea. There are people who have stories and they want to pen it down too but it’s not that easy. So I am thankful that I did this by the grace of God and the support of my friends.


Q: What would you like to say to the youth who want to pursue their passion for sports?

A: It is required that you stay focused and plan your career with your coach to set your targets and don’t look back and keep going. You will surely achieve what you want to but for that, you will have to make yourself eligible for the same.


Q: Finally, parting words to the readers of Love Tennis.

A: Thanks to you all that you chose #lovetennis to read while there are lakhs of books are available in the market. You can reach me on my social media handle if you have any feedback. I would surely try to address those in my next book. Thanks.

Thank you so much for being here Jitender! We all wish you the best!

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

Author Interview with Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang | Author of Ivory Gleam

 Dhiraj Sindhi | Author Interview with Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang | Ivory Gleam - A paradise of words
Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang


Author Interview

Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang

Author of Ivory Gleam

One of the most popular InstaPoets from India


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Hey Readers' Fam, we are back with another Author Interview. This time we will be having a conversation with one of the most popular InstaPoets from India and author of her magnificent piece of poetry 'Ivory Gleam', most welcome Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang.

If you don't know about 'Ivory Gleam' book, then check out my review of Ivory Gleam here.

About the author:

Priya Dolma Tamang was born in Sikkim, India, to Nepali parents. She is a medical graduate. Her first book, "Ivory Gleam," is a compilation of poetry and prose. It captures the essence of learning, longing, and loving, through self-reflective insights. With Buddhism as a way of life, her work reflects a hint of practical spirituality and healing with the help of words. 

Follow her on Instagram: @poetryandprosebyk
Check out her Goodreads Page: Priya Dolma Tamang
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Follow her on Twitter: @kulvadana

Order your copy of Ivory Gleam here: https://amzn.to/2L4H6af

Dr.Priya will discuss poetry and purpose behind writing. She will also tell us about her writing environment, about Ivory Gleam journey and will share some life saving tips for budding writers. And will unveil secret about her next project.

So, before you dive into this interview, grab some coffee/tea and enjoy!!


Q: How do you define poetry? And what does it mean to you?

A: Poetry is art. Art is beauty. Beauty is subjective. Subjects are chosen. Choices are imbibed. Thus, poetry is what I have chosen as a medium of my artistic expression. It is how I picture life. There is beauty in everything. Every little creation is a gift. A joy. And art is how we define this beauty. There is Nature's art in serenity of the hills, and human art in advancement of the metropolitans. We can heal others with written words of kindness and the dexterity of a doctor's scalpel alike. Cooking is an art. So is music. All of us are artists celebrating our choices. Likewise, poetry has been mine.


 Dhiraj Sindhi | Author Interview with Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang | Ivory Gleam - A paradise of words
Poetry from Ivory Gleam


Q: What was your purpose behind writing, when you first started?

A: Many people write for the masses. A few write for classes. Some of us write for ourselves. I began my journey into a world of metaphors to decode the emotional growth that I was subjected to. And to find a relaxing way out of it.

Writing has been extremely personal, an instrument of venting and a tool of self-assessment. I do not expect people to clearly understand what I write, unless they empathize. At times, there are layers of hidden angst and animosity. This is my pain and my happy. I talk to myself through my poetry. But as I shared my work online to a very positive reception, I got encouraged to get officially published. Hence the book for people to read full of pieces written for myself.


Q: Who is that author, you admire and why?

A: I wish I had a template answer to this. I get asked many times about favourites. Truth be told, I have none. Yes, I do appreciate the work of a few of them. Yet whenever I read a book, a poem or a story, whoever is behind that product, and invested in it with his heart, mind and soul, becomes my favourite for that while. It is not hard to discern genuine effort. A good author is one who is wholehearted in his approach and portrayal.


Q: What inspired you to write Ivory Gleam involving that hint of practical spirituality?

A: Spirituality is mere acknowledgement of the fact that we are much more than these bodies we carry. The day we start recognizing ourselves as energies, and not attach our identity to material matters of the physical plane, we become spiritual. Ivory Gleam is a proponent of the soul theory. It talks of soul lessons, soul longing and soul love. I have dealt with common issues through complex poetry as stepping stones to spiritual evolution. This book is testimony to my own baby steps into spirituality. I had hoped it would help others or at the least offer them a fresh perspective when dealing with their emotions. Life becomes easier minus the ego. Ego is a human flaw that souls do not entertain.



 Dhiraj Sindhi | Author Interview with Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang | Ivory Gleam - A paradise of words
Ivory Gleam

Q: What is that ideal environment for you to write?

A: Noise reduction ear muffs, ear plugs or the deep night's quietude.

I need pin drop silence to be fully functional as a creature of my mind. Distractions, as sounds or otherwise, generally tend to disrupt my train of thoughts. 


Q: How has your homeland influenced your writing?

A: Sikkim epitomizes pristine peace. The air smells of compassion and warmth. Our state is enveloped in a blessed cocoon of holiness and heights. At an altitude that clouds dance, and to be living amidst such sweetness, my homeland has provided clarity to my thoughts and pride in my roots. These aspects play an instrumental role in shaping my overall personality, and eventually in my writing.


 Dhiraj Sindhi | Author Interview with Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang | Ivory Gleam - A paradise of words
Gangtok, Sikkim

Q: Apart from writing, what else do you enjoy doing?

A: I am a loner and enjoy my typical loner activities. These include cooking, watching movies, doodling, painting. On sober days, I meditate. I am also fond of learning about different cultures. I like making people happy.


Q: Any message you want to convey to readers of ‘Ivory Gleam’?

A: When you read my book, or any book for that matter, please do so with an intention not to criticize and fault-find, but to accept and appreciate points of view, manners of expression, and dispositions that differ from your own. There is no fun in regularity. Books should be experimental, unique and a source of knowledge. If my work adds to your vocabulary, then why not? There are many simple, straightforward and obvious books out there. I never signed up to be one of them. If it makes you think, re-think, and re-read a different meaning each time, then I'd consider this exercise of comprehension well-done.


Q: A simple yet life saving tip for budding authors?

A: I understand that authors are suggested to pay heed to constructive criticism. Reviews and opinions have gained a foothold in making or marring the confidence of new writers. If XYZ loves your use of rich vocabulary, but ABC finds it incomprehensible, does it make sense to please ABC by catering to their need of trite language and depriving XYZ of something that they actually enjoyed? Maybe person 1 loved a certain character in your story, but person 2 detested it. Will you remove that character from your book or twist the persona to suit person 2's needs? What about person 1's liking for the same character? This is the problem with projection. When we keep moulding our creation to fit different boxes, the ultimate loss will be of our original voice. If your work is purely commercial, it is practical to take a consensus. But when your work is an intimate expression close to your heart, please avoid anyone who thinks you should change. You are the best judge of your work.

Q: What will be your next book about?

A: My next book will be a collection of better framed poetry and prose. The working title is "My Sonder Sky".


Awesome!! Thank you so much for this wonderful interview, Dr. Priya. You have been very kind and honest throughout the session. We all wish you the best for your next book.

Hello readers, I hope it provided you with new perspective to look at poetry and enhanced your vision towards art. And authors, I hope it helped you too. Let me know in comments down below.

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Twitter: @kulvadana

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Author Interview: Sadashiv Pradhan, Author of 23:59:59 | Dhiraj Sindhi (Part-2)

Author Interview

Sadashiv Pradhan

Author of Amazon Bestseller '23:59:59'

Giving Advice On Pursuing Unconventional Career Options!


Hey readers' fam, welcome back to the author interview with Sadashiv Pradhan, the author of Amazon Bestseller '23:59:59 The Journey of survival in the B-Schools of India'. I have reviewed the book, check it here, if you haven't yet. And I can't recommend it enough.

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Again, let me introduce y'all to Sadashiv.

Sadashiv Pradhan has completed his MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He is currently working in Star India Pvt. Ltd. He is a passionate writer and prolific storyteller. He started writing 23:59:59 when he was in XLRI, where he believed that there is a story to be told- the story behind the curtains of otherwise glamorous B-school culture, which every graduate goes through but hardly anyone speaks about. The story of survival in the B-schools of India.

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Sadashiv Pradhan, Author of Amazon Bestseller 23:59:59
Sadashiv Pradhan, Author of Amazon Bestseller 23:59:59

"If you want something then have the courage to do anything in your power to earn it. There is no right or wrong in this world! Grab it before someone else snatches it from you"

Today, Sadashiv will answer the most important questions we face in our lives. Again, which I think, will be helpful to all readers, students, parents and budding authors. I hope this interview will be resourceful to writers and readers.


Q: What do you enjoy the most apart from writing?

A: I do enjoy investing and trading in the share market. I have been an investor since last three years, recently I have started trading as well. I enjoy the process of research-analysis of stock & learning various strategies to maximize returns. I do believe money is an important part of life and you should try to create multiple income sources – if worked out diligently, Indian share market can become an excellent income source.

Q: Your answer to the ultimate question ‘Money vs. Passion?’ and message to your readers and their parents.

A: My position on this debate is simple – ‘Life me passion ka boz mat banane do!’ Many people from our generation mistakenly assume that for ‘following passion’ you need to leave the job (money), then and then only you can be successful – it has become fashionable to do so! Although it might have given success to a few, I would always recommend against it.

Money brings stability in life, and financial security gives you a cushion to try different things while following your passion. If you have a good amount of bank balance then success while following passion doesn’t become a necessity and failure becomes a learning experience.

Yes, juggling both things is difficult, it wasn’t easier for me either, it took me 3 years to write a book, and I hardly get time to promote my book, but my well-paying job ensures that I am not dependent on the success of 23:59:59. Hence, my advice to everyone who feels that they are stuck in their job and want to ‘follow passion’ is to start doing what you love the most without quitting the job – a point might come in the future when passion will give you sufficient money but before that, it would be too risky to quit job.

Q: What would be your advice to aspirants who may want to pursue unconventional career options?

A: Be selfish! Be selfish to yourself, to your passion, and to your dreams! Our generation is spending or rather wasting too much time on toxic relationships and on worthless jobs/corporations that would not think twice before replacing us. I don’t understand when someone says ‘I am crazily in love with him’ or ‘I can do anything for her’; that craziness, that ‘deewanapan’ should be reserved for your dreams; the person for whom you are willing to do anything should be YOU! Love is a choice, and in today’s world, that choice is just one right swipe away. Those, for whom you are willing to do anything will not hesitate to leave you, but your dream and your passion – that is something no one can take away from you. Don’t get me wrong, I do believe in love, it’s a wonderful feeling, we need someone in life to grow old with or to share everything with but that person should not be bigger than our dreams. if you want to pursue an unconventional career then first you need to be crazily in love with that dream, rest of the things will take care of themselves.

Q: Any upcoming project you’re working on? Tell us a brief about it.

A: Absolutely! There are a couple of projects I am working on, but if I tell you about them then it would be nothing less than a joke. As I said earlier, one should never hesitate to dream bigger, if your dream doesn’t sound like a joke then you are not aiming higher – if ten years ago, a boy who did his schooling from a Marathi medium, who could barely speak in English would have announced that he is going to be a bestselling author then everyone around him would have laughed but again, here we are! So, yes, there are a couple of things on my mind, let’s see how that turns out to be, maybe after ten years, will again refer to this question, until then…


Again, Thank you so much, Sadashiv for being with us and for giving advice on pursuing dreams and discussing unconventional career options, that would definitely help readers with quality decisions and great content.

So, that was the Author of Amazon Bestseller '23:59:59' The Journey of Survival in the B-Schools of India.


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Monday, May 27, 2019

Author Interview: Sadashiv Pradhan, Author of 23:59:59 | Dhiraj Sindhi (Part-1)

Author Interview

Sadashiv Pradhan

Author of Amazon Bestseller '23:59:59'

Sharing His Invaluable Experiences With Us!


Hey readers' fam, we are back with another, yet precious blog post. So, without wasting further time, welcome to the author interview with Sadashiv Pradhan, the author of Amazon Bestseller '23:59:59 The Journey of survival in the B-Schools of India'. I have reviewed the book in the previous post, check it here, if you haven't yet.

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First, let me introduce y'all to Sadashiv.

Sadashiv Pradhan has completed his MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He is currently working in Star India Pvt. Ltd. He is a passionate writer and prolific storyteller. He started writing 23:59:59 when he was in XLRI, where he believed that there is a story to be told- the story behind the curtains of otherwise glamorous B-school culture, which every graduate goes through but hardly anyone speaks about. The story of survival in the B-schools of India.

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Sadashiv Pradhan, Author of Amazon Bestseller 23:59:59
Sadashiv Pradhan, Author of Amazon Bestseller 23:59:59

"If you want something then have the courage to do anything in your power to earn it. There is no right or wrong in this world! Grab it before someone else snatches it from you"

Now, we will get to know more about Sadashiv and how he managed to write and published his debut novel. And also we will discuss career and passion. Which, I think, will be helpful to all readers, students, parents and budding authors. I hope this interview will be resourceful to writers and readers.

Q: Who is your favorite author and why do you adore him/her?

A: It has to be Agatha Christie! I always had a fascination towards crime – mystery genre. The most difficult part as an author is to keep a reader enticing till the very last word, especially in the mystery genre.

Q:  What was the inception point of 23:59:59?

A: The moment I walked inside the gate of XLRI, I knew there is a story to be told! A life that we expect while aspiring to be a part of elite B-schools is completely different from the one we get to experience. The euphoria of getting admission dies down or rather reality hits within a week, and you realize that beating two lac candidates in a rat race was the easiest part and the worst possible rat race of your life has just begun! Throughout my XL journey, I met various ‘characters’, followed their journeys, and started penning down those stories which eventually turned into 23:59:59!

Q: How long was the procedure, writing 23:59:59? How was the entire experience?

A: It took me 3 years to complete 23:59:59. I started writing it when I was a student at XLRI. Post XLRI, I got a job in Star India. Taking time out to write a novel while working a full-time job that too in travel-intense sales job was the most difficult part of the process. However, in a weird way it was peaceful, during my loneliest and most hectic days of work in a small town of Latur where I spent a year as an area sales manager, writing 23:59:59 gave a purpose!

Q: Which was the most difficult part of the writing process, in the entire course from drafting to publishing 23:59:59?

A: Selling! Hahaha! Honestly, getting a word out and convince people to buy your work is the most difficult part of the process. Being the first time author, I was inexperienced about the industry and unknown of the nitty-gritty of the sales and marketing part of the book publishing process. I must admit, I have committed many mistakes along the way, starting from printing an incorrect version of the book (that’s why you will see few grammatical errors in the book) but it has been a wonderful learning experience, and hopefully 23:59:59 will achieve greater success in days to come.


Q: What was your best XLRI experience ever?

A: Graduation Day! To be honest with you, academically, I wasn’t the best student at XLRI, I wasn’t even in the top half of the batch. For me, the entire XLRI journey was the journey of survival – day in day out! At top B-schools of India, we have daily competition, quizzes, & assignments – that rat race became even more intense, and sometimes, it did get excruciatingly taxing. But the moment I saw happiness and pride in the eyes of my parents on the graduation day, I knew, it was all worth it! My parents worked extremely hard to give me a wonderful life, my graduation was the reward of all their hard work, hence, yes, XLRI graduation day was the best day of my life.


Thank you so much, Sadashiv for being with us and for narrating us your writing journey and sharing your experiences.

There are few more questions to come in the Part-2 of this interview with Sadashiv Pradhan. So, stay tuned.

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