Interview with NIKITA GOEL

Nikita Goel is currently working as a Managing Editor for upcoming International Poetry Anthology - Purple Hues. She is a Writer, Blogger and a Counselor. She is a Contributing Author in A Phase Unknown Women - A Tribute Anthology and Co-Poet at Purple Hues and Rhymes and Rhythms. She has completed her Masters in English Literature and has been pursuing French Language. Her passion for Writing made her pursue "Script Writing Course" at Pierce College, Los Angeles under the guidance of Noel Annenberg, the celebrated Author of an International Best-Seller - "A Dog Boy".

She can be contacted at:

Email - nikitagoel1988@gmail.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nikitasinghal2012

~How would you define yourself?

 A Dreamer, Believer, Brand Ambassador of the Universe, Book Lover, Insane, Misfit, Solitude Seeker, Spiritual Junkie and God's Favorite Child.

~Tell us about your story, ‘I Do Not Love Him Any More?’ How did you get the idea for it? What is it about?

" I do not love him anymore " is very close to my heart. It's about a happily married couple who face traumatic situations due to husband's mental instabililty and finally end out of love. The story is about the strength and patience of the wife who did everything she could, to save her relationship but when she decided to move out , there was no coming back.

~Which genre does this story belong to?

A Romantic Thriller

~How long did you take to finish this story? How did you decide the title?

Frankly speaking it took two months. The story was written in two parts with a lapse of ten years.The lapse was introduced purposefully for Miraya, to make her understand that she did not need that man, anymore.When I started writing it , I did not know it would turn out that way.

~Tell us about the character of Miraya. How did you develop the character?

Miraya is a strong, independent woman who exhibits strength of character and endless devotion towards her husband. She is the real Hero of the story. I am more inclined towards creating strong , ambitious and independent woman, as the protagonist.

~Tell us about the research you carried out for this story. How did you go about it?

I did not get into much research. It has a personal touch to it, at some places. Moreover , I was reading a book named " Dianetics" which helped me get inside the minds of the charcters and their sufferings.

~What can a novice reader expect from, ‘I Do Not Love Him Anymore’?

It leaves you Thinking about Miraya and her future . You would want to save her from her own  life and yet feel enamoured by her strong headedness.I am sure most of the women and men , offcourse could relate to the characters in some way or the other.

~Since you are associated with an NGO, how do you find time for writing?

Writing is Breathing to me and you don't need to find time to breathe, it happens everytime on it's own.

~Tell us about your publishing journey.

I am Co-Poet at Purple Hues and Rhymes and Rhythms. A Phase Unknown Women happens to be my first publication.

~Tell us about yourself. What do you do when you are not writing?

I am an avid Reader .

~Who are your favorite authors/ writers?

Charlotte Bronte , Virginia Woolf , Salman Rushdie and Rhonda Byrne.

~What are you currently reading?

Sita's Curse by Sreemoyee Piyu Kundu

~What will you be working on next?

Only time can tell.

~How was experience with Sanmati Publishers?

I feel privileged and blessed to be associated with Sanmati Publishers. The Team is more like a family. Pawan Sir has inspired and encouraged me to be my best. I am deeply honored by his charisma.

~What would be your message for our readers?

Life is Precious, make sure you make every moment count and die with zero regrets. Do everything you want to do before it's too late. Don't get trapped in right and wrong - Anything that makes you happy is good for your soul.

Thank you Nikita for your precious time and for sharing your thoughts with us. Wishing you success in future endeavours!

Best wishes for "A phase Unknown Woman- A tribute, Season 2

~Interviewed by Enakshi Johri & Kumar Vikrant