Tagged me in a Q & A meme. (You may find words with extra vowels like U or use of S instead of Z...I tend to write in British English since that's what we grow up learning in Indian Schools)
Now for your questions, I choose to answer: Sorry its twice as long as most of my posts.
Donna Hole who has written three contemporary women fiction novels and currently querying one of them. I met her during the Rule Of three blogfest and find her posts interesting with useful tidbits and reviews.
Now for your questions, I choose to answer: Sorry its twice as long as most of my posts.
Donna Hole who has written three contemporary women fiction novels and currently querying one of them. I met her during the Rule Of three blogfest and find her posts interesting with useful tidbits and reviews.
Who is your favourite fictional character, and why?
Very difficult to answer but the ones I love are Elizabeth Bennett from Pride And Prejudice and Jo from Little Women, a lot like me except for the bold/outgoing part.
How do you come up with the names for your own characters?
I use a word that sums up the basic nature/reason for the character in a story and choose Sanskrit, Latin, Arabic or French names based on that or anagrams of them.
What book would you pass up, even if it was offered for free?
Mostly horror books and Mills and Boon kind of books (impossible romance)...after reading Salem's Lot by Stephen King at the bright old age of 13, developed an irrational fear of vampires and the dark...took me two decades to get over it, thanks to the sparkly ones of Twilight. ;D
Do you listen to music while you write? If so, what is on your playlist?
No, because I tend to get lost in the music...but when I am listening to a song, a quirky idea for a scene may pop up.
Do you have to make time to write, or have a set schedule; do you have any writing quirks?
When I first started writing full time in 2010, wrote in fits and breaks..After NaNo Nov 11, I make it a point to write atleast 500 words a day (for five days a week) on any of my WIPs but real life and health get in the way, often. I day dream of my main characters and it helps too.
Who is you dream agent/publisher?
In India, the concept of agents hasn't kicked in yet, most publishers directly accept printed manuscript chapters...to be published by Rupa or Penguin India (the biggies) would be a dream come true.
Do you prefer printed books or ebooks?
Printed obviously, the feel of the yellowing pages, the musty smell, and touching those images in artistic/picture books. But realise, my books may end up as E publications.
What is the weirdest dare you ever accepted?
Nothing weird, very boring that way...just that once, called up one of my best friend's colleague whom she had a crush on, to strike up a conversation and know him more. :P
This one by Heather Murphy who is an aspiring writer cum case manager for people with disabilities.
What is your dream vacation?
Italy for the history and Bali/ New Zealand for natural beauty.
Are you spontaneous or do you like to plan ahead?
A mix of both .
Tell us one thing you want to do but don't dare do it.
Adopt a girl child...but a divorcee with ageing parents and not so healthy bank balance doesn't stand a chance.
What's your biggest phobia?
Being alone in the dark scares me. (not scared of death but turning into something evil) ;(
If you were stranded on a deserted island-what three things would you want with you? (Not including your laptop or family)
A high frequency Walkie Talkie with batteries.
Alum crystals to purify drinking water.
A clean set of undergarments. (hygiene freak)
Name three blessings in your life.
My Parents
Brother And Sister In Law
Very difficult to answer but the ones I love are Elizabeth Bennett from Pride And Prejudice and Jo from Little Women, a lot like me except for the bold/outgoing part.
How do you come up with the names for your own characters?
I use a word that sums up the basic nature/reason for the character in a story and choose Sanskrit, Latin, Arabic or French names based on that or anagrams of them.
What book would you pass up, even if it was offered for free?
Mostly horror books and Mills and Boon kind of books (impossible romance)...after reading Salem's Lot by Stephen King at the bright old age of 13, developed an irrational fear of vampires and the dark...took me two decades to get over it, thanks to the sparkly ones of Twilight. ;D
Do you listen to music while you write? If so, what is on your playlist?
No, because I tend to get lost in the music...but when I am listening to a song, a quirky idea for a scene may pop up.
Do you have to make time to write, or have a set schedule; do you have any writing quirks?
When I first started writing full time in 2010, wrote in fits and breaks..After NaNo Nov 11, I make it a point to write atleast 500 words a day (for five days a week) on any of my WIPs but real life and health get in the way, often. I day dream of my main characters and it helps too.
Who is you dream agent/publisher?
In India, the concept of agents hasn't kicked in yet, most publishers directly accept printed manuscript chapters...to be published by Rupa or Penguin India (the biggies) would be a dream come true.
Do you prefer printed books or ebooks?
Printed obviously, the feel of the yellowing pages, the musty smell, and touching those images in artistic/picture books. But realise, my books may end up as E publications.
What is the weirdest dare you ever accepted?
Nothing weird, very boring that way...just that once, called up one of my best friend's colleague whom she had a crush on, to strike up a conversation and know him more. :P
This one by Heather Murphy who is an aspiring writer cum case manager for people with disabilities.
What is your dream vacation?
Italy for the history and Bali/ New Zealand for natural beauty.
Are you spontaneous or do you like to plan ahead?
A mix of both .
Tell us one thing you want to do but don't dare do it.
Adopt a girl child...but a divorcee with ageing parents and not so healthy bank balance doesn't stand a chance.
What's your biggest phobia?
Being alone in the dark scares me. (not scared of death but turning into something evil) ;(
If you were stranded on a deserted island-what three things would you want with you? (Not including your laptop or family)
A high frequency Walkie Talkie with batteries.
Alum crystals to purify drinking water.
A clean set of undergarments. (hygiene freak)
Name three blessings in your life.
My Parents
Brother And Sister In Law
Cousins, Nephews & Nieces.
What was your nickname in High School?
None unless you count teasing names like double battery and four eyes by boys when I studied for the first 6 years in a co-ed school.
If you could meet the President of the United States, what would you say to him?
Be the strong man who won the elections and take a tough stand where needed.
If you could be any literary character, who would you be?
Faramir from Lord of the Rings to see if I can handle the ring's lure like him.
What is your favourite quote/s?
Not all tears are an evil.
Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. (my own words - think no evil )
Life is what happens when you are looking the other way.
From Sher A Hart a YA fantasy author of the Earth One Series and a mother to four scouts.
If you were the main character of a book, what genre would it be?
Fantasy or historical.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
Telepathy...I could avoid a person based on their thought process.
List the top three websites you use.
Google search
Wikipedia
Absolute Write
Besides reading and writing, name two other hobbies you have.
Fabric Painting (on cloth, even clay, leather) and Photography.
Do you use Word Verification and why? (Better check first)
No, I prefer comment moderation for older posts. I hate the newer double hex ones...prefer not to comment on such blogs unless they have left a comment on mine or an old follow.
None unless you count teasing names like double battery and four eyes by boys when I studied for the first 6 years in a co-ed school.
If you could meet the President of the United States, what would you say to him?
Be the strong man who won the elections and take a tough stand where needed.
If you could be any literary character, who would you be?
Faramir from Lord of the Rings to see if I can handle the ring's lure like him.
What is your favourite quote/s?
Not all tears are an evil.
Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. (my own words - think no evil )
Life is what happens when you are looking the other way.
From Sher A Hart a YA fantasy author of the Earth One Series and a mother to four scouts.
If you were the main character of a book, what genre would it be?
Fantasy or historical.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
Telepathy...I could avoid a person based on their thought process.
List the top three websites you use.
Google search
Wikipedia
Absolute Write
Besides reading and writing, name two other hobbies you have.
Fabric Painting (on cloth, even clay, leather) and Photography.
Do you use Word Verification and why? (Better check first)
No, I prefer comment moderation for older posts. I hate the newer double hex ones...prefer not to comment on such blogs unless they have left a comment on mine or an old follow.
When visiting a Blog what bothers you most about the format?
Tiny fonts, very dark backgrounds, too many graphics.
Do you have your email address listed on your profile, if not, why?
Yes, of course.
How often do you post?
Sometimes on all days, at times once a week...mostly 4 days a week.
Are you on Facebook or Google plus?
Do you have your email address listed on your profile, if not, why?
Yes, of course.
How often do you post?
Sometimes on all days, at times once a week...mostly 4 days a week.
Are you on Facebook or Google plus?
Yes, both, but prefer to keep them (including twitter) seperate from my blog.
How often do you check your stats?
Once or twice a month maybe.
What one thing in the grocery store do you always want to buy?
Kellogs Choco Cornflakes... (but can't buy, now that I am trying to shed excess weight)
Last through Traci Kenworth a writer of YA novels and short stories.
Daymare or Nightmare?
Nightmares often, especially that my 'psychologically disturbed personality' ex husband forces me to go home with him.
How many books/short stories/poems/songs etc. have you written?
Around 75 poems, 10 short stories, 100 pieces of flash fiction, half a short novel in progress (3 WIPs added up) in the last 1 1/2 years.
What genre is your current wip?
How often do you check your stats?
Once or twice a month maybe.
What one thing in the grocery store do you always want to buy?
Kellogs Choco Cornflakes... (but can't buy, now that I am trying to shed excess weight)
Last through Traci Kenworth a writer of YA novels and short stories.
Daymare or Nightmare?
Nightmares often, especially that my 'psychologically disturbed personality' ex husband forces me to go home with him.
How many books/short stories/poems/songs etc. have you written?
Around 75 poems, 10 short stories, 100 pieces of flash fiction, half a short novel in progress (3 WIPs added up) in the last 1 1/2 years.
What genre is your current wip?
Fantasy/Romance/ Sci-Fi/Contemporary all concurrent.
Do you have someone in your life who keeps you on track with your stories? Give them a shout out!
My Brother, cousin Nimmi who double up as my beta readers, given that both have a love for books.
Do you write what you know, or stretch your imagination, or both?
Both, depends on the genre and poetry inspiration too.
Who would you like to see on a coin/money?
A tigress since she is an endangered species, help create awareness.
What’s your favorite place to write and why?
Do you have someone in your life who keeps you on track with your stories? Give them a shout out!
My Brother, cousin Nimmi who double up as my beta readers, given that both have a love for books.
Do you write what you know, or stretch your imagination, or both?
Both, depends on the genre and poetry inspiration too.
Who would you like to see on a coin/money?
A tigress since she is an endangered species, help create awareness.
What’s your favorite place to write and why?
Anywhere but most comfortable in my bedroom.
What would you describe your “Voice” like? I.E. Southern gothic…
Tending towards classical, literary.
Do you mix genres? Which ones?
What would you describe your “Voice” like? I.E. Southern gothic…
Tending towards classical, literary.
Do you mix genres? Which ones?
None so far unless you are talking of flash fiction.
If you could move anywhere in the world where would it be?
If you could move anywhere in the world where would it be?
Back to Mumbai (Bombay), my home for 27 years.
What book (craft or otherwise) have you learned the most from?
The book of life, literally.
What book (craft or otherwise) have you learned the most from?
The book of life, literally.
Anyone who reads this is tagged except the 4 ladies who tagged me, take 11 or 22 questions of your choice, let me know if you post them so I can know a little more of the real you.
