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The Interview - Jeevan Gopalan
How did you become an author and get published? Share your experience.
Writing under a pen name for the first time was an experiment. While I was releasing my book on my own. The good news is that self-publishing options are available these days. Which is introducing readers and the world to some excellent authors and books. According to my experience, writing a book and self-publishing it is not very difficult; however, getting it noticed by readers and promoting it are more difficult and costly tasks that most people cannot afford. I believe that some literary treasures and authors remain obscure as a result.
When you're working on a book and a new idea pops up, should you pursue it immediately (also known as 'UP syndrome') or finish your current project first? What do you think is the best course of action?
No I don’t pursue it immediately, since I wouldn't want to give up on my ongoing project. Ideas and thoughts come to me when I'm writing, and they don't stop until I'm tired out. Thus, I would rather not abandon my ongoing project. The best course of action cannot be fixed as every writer writes in a unique style that suits their skills and advantages.
Which character do you enjoy writing the most as a writer and why? If choosing a favorite character is like choosing a favorite child, which character do you find requires the most attention and detail from you as a writer?
Characters cannot be favored in the same way that a child should not be. Every person possesses a certain positivity that others lack.
Well, only two kinds are possible. Good or bad individuals. It certainly has a significant impact on society.
Can you explain your writing process? Do you prefer to create an outline and plan beforehand, or do you prefer to write more spontaneously and organically?
I have a general idea about the book from the outset. I write impulsively and it comes out. After finishing the book, I go through, edit, and revise it. Before my last book was published, I went through this process fourteen or fifteen times over.
What are some books or authors that you would recommend to our readers?
Robert Ludlum, John Grisham, Jack Higgins, Agatha Christie, Sidney Sheldon, Louis L'Amour, John Grisham, Alistair MacLean
Tell us what you enjoy most about writing [genre].
It is the capacity to create something that doesn't exist, something that ought to exist, or the ability to alter something that oughtn't to be. Science fiction with the potential to be true.
What have you found to be most challenging about writing in [genre]?
Adding romance & dramatizing my plot and ideas. It is tough as I am science fiction writer, thought I had written a psychological thriller about how the right belief can help mental health in scientifically proven ways under pen name.
Have you been able to incorporate your previous experience in [jobs/education] in your writing?
I have always been an avid reader, and it was these books and authors that sparked my interest in writing and books. My previous employment in a variety of manufacturing-related senior roles gave me the chance to interact with a wide range of people and gain insight into both their perspectives and those of the global society. Which my books would have reflected.
Do you identify with your main character or did you create a character that is your opposite?
I envision all of us humans becoming one day like one of the alien species I write about.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
While writing, I would rather not be interrupted because I find it difficult to get my thoughts back in order.
As an author, what critique has been the most challenging for you to receive? On the other hand, what compliment has been the most rewarding?
As an author the most challenging critique has been the readers' trust in a newly published self-published author.
Reader reviews proved to be the greatest complement:
Who would love to doubt that part of our DNA is from an alien species. Well it was uncomfortable but enjoyed the book. I give 5 stars to the book for the authors ability to scientifically able to do put me in a position to question my own DNA.
I don't understand how the book has been mentioned as Sci fiction Genre. Well the major part is so. But what I liked is how the author has smoothly added Romance, self help, social and economic and even spiritual issues into it. Readers don't realize that he has successfully added so much message into it.
I liked how the book transported me to the alien planet and way of life several million years ago, and then it brought me back to Earth 80,000 years ago. I was not aware that I was not with them but rather inside a book. Well, because the author was new to me, I had my doubts about the book. However, after reading it, I became aware of how we have preconceived notions and a stereotyped view of new writers. The book's cover page could have been more appealing, which is a drawback because readers are typically drawn to new books & authors by their covers.
Share some advice for aspiring authors. What advice would you give to your younger self?1. What is your favorite line from your book?
Compose well and, if self-publishing, effectively promote—this calls for funding. Keep your faith even when you encounter obstacles. Since success does not come lightly.
What do you like to do when you’re not writing?
Embrace nature.
Was there anything you had to research for the book?
Since my book is science fiction, I had to conduct a great deal of research in order to give readers the impression that the events are real and raise the question in their minds whether they are fiction or just the product of real events disguised as fiction.
Did you have any say in the cover design?
Yes, I gave the creator the idea for the cover page. I had provided a general overview of my expectations. And they did a fantastic job creating it. Nevertheless, some gold and silver embossing would have improved it. Book covers draw readers in, and once they open the cover, they will read the introduction.
What are you reading right now?
To be honest, I'm too busy to read right now. Since I re-started working in an industry, I have started writing part-time.
What can we anticipate from you moving forward?
My current book, "Marga" on the self and the upcoming series are incredibly unusual and make one wonder, "Why can't it be true? Well, I have no doubt that this book and the series will be made into hugely successful motion pictures. The right director for the film, as well as reviewers and critics, are still to discover the book.
Did you always want to be an author? If not, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Since I was a young child, I have wanted to launch my own company in addition to being an author.
How long did it take you to write this book?
I've been at it for about a year.
I used to write for two hours every day and for six or seven hours on the weekends.
Where do you like to write? In a coffee shop? In your home office? On the beach?
I enjoy writing in the outdoors or on a beach. I adore the natural world and the purity of ideas it inspires in my writing. My writing is not best done in crowded areas.
Do you listen to music while you write? If so, what kind of music do you like to listen to?
No, I don't listen to music because writing is what I'll be concentrating on.
What other hobbies do you have outside of writing?
Listening to music, reading, viewing films, and watching TV shows on science and nature.
Are any of the characters in your book based on people in your real life? If so, can you tell us more about that process and how it influenced your writing?
Well, the world and society at large have influenced my writing in addition to the people I have met.
Do you have any personal connection to the story or characters?
No. But, Nature, the world, and people are all interconnected & are characters in my story.