Imagine delving into a world of emotions, love, pain, nature, and humanity through the power of words. That’s what you can expect from the latest anthology from the writer and editor, Kamalika Bhattacharya.
With a passion for exploring new places and discovering new stories, She draws inspiration from her professional work and translates it into captivating and engaging narratives.
In this exclusive interview with Pooja S for Scipy Scoops Show for The Update India, we’ll take a closer look at Kamalika’s latest book, her unique approach to naming her works, her writing habits, and her advice to budding writers.
Read more to explore the world of writing and emotions of Kamalika Bhattacharya.
1. Tell us something about yourself. What are your likes and dislikes?
Exploring and traveling to new places is what I like. The new experience of discovering new stories and tales always entices me. Such experiences always inspire me to write new stories. Writing new narratives in the form of short stories and poetries always will remain an engaging task for me.
2. Take us through your work in the professional sphere. What do you do and has it ever inspired your writing?
I have been working with editorial teams as part of my career and writing is something that brings me peace and pleasure. So, as long as I can I would continue to pursue this passion.
3. Tell us about your latest book …? What can the readers expect from it and who would the book most appeal to?
I have completed one anthology YOU COMPLETE ME and Her. You complete me has poetries on love, pain, and everything that helpI to express our innate emotions for our loved ones. Whereas She is about women and the challenges that surface in a woman’s life. Books can appeal to all provided the reader is fond to learn and explore more. It is regardless of what topic it’s based on.
Having said that, I would like to tell you that both books are encompassing high emotions.
4. The names of your book are unique and attractive. What is the scheme of ideas that you have behind the naming of your books?
I mostly write on love-based themes. Also, i explore humanitarian issues while penning down on nature and women excites me the most.
5. Are you a spontaneous writer or a disciplined one? Do you often write daily?
I almost write regularly, unless and until I have serious other commitments.
6. What are your other interests apart from writing?
Traveling, Reading and I like to explore new kinds of food in various eateries.
7. Any future projects that you are currently working on?
I am currently working on a few more books two solo books and a few anthologies.
8. Your basic advice to budding writers.
Writing is the best way to vent out, even when you are the loneliest. You should make the first attempt to write all that you feel. Eventually, you will get to learn how to frame the narratives.
And it’s never too late to start. So, pen down your thoughts. Words are the most powerful tool ever.