Interview With Nidhi

Nidhi:

Nidhi  19, is a student of English Honours ( 2nd year ) is an avid reader and passionate for writing. Her first article was published when she was 12. She has got a trophy from Readomania for her story. She writes for e- magazine such as Neelam and Intellinotions. She is a part of anthologies Tere Hi liye,  Zest of Inklings,  Mighty thoughts,  Blank Space, Love bytes, As a Beginners for a beginning, Anecdotes of Love, Love Stories around Us, Lovingly yours and A phase Unknown. Apart from writing she loves doing social works. She has a page on Facebook, Love is Predestined.

Yashika:

Hailing from Delhi, she is pursuing Bachelor in computer application (BCA)  2nd year  from Trinity Institute Of Professional Studies, Affiliated to G.G.S.I.P.U, New Delhi. She loves reading novels, writing, listening songs and hanging out with friends. She is obsessed with novels and coffee. Her world revolves around her friends. She is into writing from past 2 years.  Her stories has been published in “Curated ” by notionpress , “Love Bytes” "Blank Space" Anthology. One story has been selected in “Album of hearts ” which will be published soon. She writes on her blog as well. She has a page on Facebook Love is predestined.

Emails of co-authors:

Nidhi : nidscute002@gmail.com

Yashika: Bhagat.yashika@gmail.com

Facebook links:

Nidhi link :

https://m.facebook.com/nidhi.author?ref_component=mbasic_home_header&ref_page=%2Fwap%2Fhome.php&refid=8

Yashika's link:

 https://www.facebook.com/angel.bhagat.12914

Blog links:

Nidhi:

iwritenidhi.wordpress.com

Yashika :

 http://magicofwordss.blogspot.in/

Twitter:

@Nidhiauthor

@bhagatyashika

How did you come up with, 'She Was Not Alone?' Did Yashika come up with the idea first?

NIDHI: She was not alone was a mixed decided theme by both of us. I had something planned like this in my mind and I shared it with Yashika. She made necessary changes and presented it in a proper manner.

Is this your first project writing together?

NIDHI: Yes, it is our first project.

How did you manage to develop characters, 'Tanya, Varun, Aarti and Tanmay that were so innocent, interesting, and twisted?

NIDHI: Girl like Tanya are seen almost every day in the society. These Innocent girls have to shut their mouth because they have no other choice. In real life with boys like Tanmay exists, then true love exists. However the Society is now more full of boys like Varun.

What were your goals and intentions in this story, and how well do you feel you achieved them?

NIDHI: My intention in this story was to make readers realize that you are an another Girl like Tanya do fight for yourself. God is not so cruel. The answer to the Question that, do we feel we achieved them in the hands of readers.

Can you share some stories about people you met while researching this story?

NIDHI: Researching this story?!!! Umm...well to be very fair, we didn't research anyway,  this story was just an idea beautified on paper. I expect everyone to read the story and let me know their views.

What was the hardest part of writing this story? 

NIDHI: The hardest part of writing this story was the role of Tanya’s parents. This role was not only portrayed in the story, but even in 21^st century parent’s like Tanya’s parents can be seen.

Are there vocabulary words or concepts in your story that may be new to readers?  Define some of those.

NIDHI: I totally believe in writing simple stories which can be read by all age groups. I don’t want my readers to consult a dictionary for every next word I write.

So, do you see yourselves as a duo, or emerging as independent writers?

NIDHI: I am an independent writer, but even as a duo  feel myself free.

Where did your love of books/storytelling/reading/writing/etc. Come from?

NIDHI: The love for writing came from my page LOVE IS PREDESTINED which I made on 23^rd April 2013. I started writing on that page and with that, only I started sending my stories for anthologies.

Who are some of your favorite authors, that you feel, influenced your work?  What impact have they had on your writing?

NIDHI: My favorite authors include Preeti Shenoy, Ravinder Singh and Sudeep Nagarkar. They are those amazing persons whose every piece of creations helps me grow a little more each day. I love'em!

Do you write more by logic or intuition, or combination of the two?

NIDHI: It is usually a mixture of both, but the more percentage is of intuitions.

What are some ways in which you promote your work?  What are your views on self promotion of the published work?

NIDHI: I usually promote my work by posting about it in various Facebook pages, Facebook groups, google+ and twitter.

What’s the best advice you can give to writers who are working to get on your level in the writing industry?

NIDHI:  The best advice I can give is to read a lot of books. Reading will encourage them more.

How was experience with Sanmati Publishers?

NIDHI: My experience with SANMATI PUBLISHER is good. They encourage their writers a lot. A phase Unknown is my second anthology with SANMATI publisher.

What would be your message for our readers?

NIDHI: READ! WRITE! ENJOY!      

Thanks so so much Nidhi for your precious time, it was really an opportunity to know about our fellow writer. We really missed yashika, hope she'll be fine soon and we'll have another opportunity to interview you both together.

Interviewed By Enakshi & Kumar