Q.1 Tell us a little about yourself?
A. I am a retired banker with nearly 40
years of experience. I like to pick small incidents in life and write short
stories on them.
Q.2 Are we going to read more from
you shortly? Any new project you’re working on?
A. The idea of a new project is still
under conceptualization.
Q.3 What do you prefer Pen,
Typewriter or Computer?
A. Computer.
Q.4 What advice do you have for writers?
A. Keep your writings simple and
appealing.
Q.5 How do you come up with the name
of this book?
A. Based on my own experience in
banking, where 40 years flew in no time. However, the memories stayed.
Q.6 If you could tell your younger
writing self-anything, what would it be?
A. Make your writings simple and touching.
Q.7 What are the most important
magazines or websites for writers to subscribe to?
A. I am not aware of any.
Q.8 How long on average does it take
you to write a book?
A. Nearly 2 months.
Q.9 What makes a good story?
A. A simple story presented well.
Q.10 Do you read your book reviews?
How do you deal with bad or good ones?
A. Yes. I read the reviews of my
book. Good reviews inspire me to write more and the bad ones indicate scope for
improvement.
Q.11 Does your family support your
career as a writer?
A. Yes. My family supports me fully
as a writer.
Q.12 Do you believe in writer’s
block?
A. Yes.
Q.13 Does writing energize you or
exhaust you?
A. Energizes me.
Q.14 Do you have any unique and
quirky writing habits?
A. My uniqueness lies in the
simplicity and the personal touch I give to the writing.
Q.15 What do you consider to be your
best accomplishment?
A. Getting 80% excellent reviews for
my first book.
Q.16 What is the most unethical
practice in the publishing industry?
A. Plagiarism.
Q.17 Who edited your book and how did
you select him/her?
A. My wife. Who has been of constant support
to me.
Q.18 Which famous person, living or
dead would you like to meet and why?
A. The great Mr. Irving Wallace. For
his inimitable style and deep research that goes into all his writings.
Q.19 What is your favorite book and
why?
A. The Man by Mr. Irving Wallace.
It is the socio-political fiction of a negro becoming president of the USA under
unusual circumstances. The long and tough journey of the
black president in a white-dominated society.
Q.20 Share the experience of your
journey so far?
A. It has been very satisfying and
memorable.
Simplicity and human approach have made this book very appealing. This is an eye opener for the people those who are materialistic and inhuman.I found it inspirating....Dr M. Sudhakar
ReplyDeleteMr Subramanyam is a man of Human touch. He was my class mate in Degree college. He was fond
ReplyDeleteOf learning English . This I came to know after part I results of Degree. He is very friendly with all . Since I was from rural area and from Telugu media I joined in Degree English medium and where he and few other colleagues encouraged and due to which of their co-op I could continue my education and career for which I am ever grateful. Wishing him all the time best.
Regards
Ramkishan akula
Rtd Dy Manager (HR-CSR)
NTPC Ramagundam