Crumpled Voices 4 Guidelines :)

Here comes the guidelines of our much anticipated book Crumpled Voices 4. Last date of submission is 15th July, 2019.

Theme - Any social issue like poverty, medical negligence, mental health issues like depression and PTSD, LGBTQIA, political corruption, educational corruption, harassment, parents pressure, rape, acid attack etc.

Email id - crumpledvoices4@gmail.com
Contributory Fees - 2500 INR
Perks - 4 author copies, promotional posters and social media promotion with paperback as well as ebook availability and an opportunity to be a part of our family.

Interview with Ayaan Basu- by Nainika Gautam

Ayaan is an engineering graduate and an author known for his best selling debut novel- Story in my Mind and anthologies like: Moonlit Matinee-1, Upper Cut, and Fusion. Being single apart from writing, he is an ardent reader, backpacker and a cook. 

He can be contacted at:- 

Email - ayaan.basu5@gmail.com 

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

Twitter - @ayaanbasu5

To read his story, order your copy of Moonlit Matine-4 here

Here we get to know him closely: 

Nainika: Hello Ayaan, many congratulations for Moonlit Matine-4:

Please tell us something more about yourself.

Ayaan: Profile remains the same – Techie, Back-Packer, Cook and a Struggling writer .I will keep you updated if there are any changes J

Nainika: Out of so many books that you were part of, which one is your favorite?

Ayaan: As an author, each book is an individual effort of hard work and creativity so generalizing them will not be fair on my own hard work as all of them are very close to my heart.

Nainika: Among your hobbies, writing, travelling and cooking, which one do you enjoy most?

Ayaan: I travel because I write and I cook because I travel and keep tasting delicacies in and out of India so all three are linked to each other. 

Nainika: According to you, what can better express feeling of love, poetry or prose?

Ayaan: Listen to your heart – many a times it gives answers to the question you might have been searching for a long time, may be in form of love or expressing through a story, poetry or a prose.

Nainika: Please throw some light on your story, “Christmas Eve in Park-Street” in Moonlit Matinee.

Ayaan: Christmas is very different in my hometown mainly due to the existence of the huge Anglo community and over the years it has become a festival of Kolkata rather than being limited to one particular community and meeting Radhika accidentally after half a decade suddenly in Park-Street triggered the idea of writing this story keeping the festival as the main theme. 

Nainika: Who are the lead characters of the story?

Ayaan: The story mainly has two characters: Rupam – a successful writer settled in Bangalore with roots from Kolkata and Radhika – happily married and once upon a time Rupam’s batch mate and his college sweet heart.

Nainika: Which character is your favorite and why?

Ayaan: Radhika is my favorite character because in real life there was someone similar like her who taught me to value human emotions.

Nainika: How close is your story to the real life?

Ayaan: Pretty close but not entirely – When you start your graduation days with adrenaline rush to explore and challenge the unexplored, stepping into a new world with oceans of opportunities , everything looks like either black or white but this girl Radhika added colors to the energy , eventually through which maturity came into existence which made me a better human being.

Nainika: How was your experience writing romantic story?

Ayaan: Good as always – I mainly love writing romantic stories more in form of serious emotional connection and with good reviews from my readers it gives the motivation to write something even better making the experience till now worth having.

Nainika: Give me one reason to pick this book, as a reader.

Ayaan: Romance cannot be packed in one box and labelled but it should have varieties which the book offers.

Nainika: Would you like to share any experience you had while writing,“Christmas Eve in Park-Street”?

Ayaan: When one of Rupam’s & Radhika’ S mutual friend read the final draft, I was asked – “So did this incident in Park-Street really happened which I am not aware of?”

Nainika: Would you like to give any message for readers?

Ayaan: Read us! - That’s the biggest encouragement we look for to come up with something even better in future in form of stories or poems in multiple genre.

Interview with Rajendra Kumar- by Nainika Gautam

MCA, MBA and IT professional by profession, Rajendra is currently working in Delhi-NCR based MNC. He used to like the encounters which occur in software development lifespan but his desire embraces reading and writing concurrently. He is someone who believes in living life to fullest and doing something exceptional without bothering about risk and tradition. 

He was born and brought up in Bokaro Steel City, from where he did his schooling as well. He did his graduation from Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag in Commerce stream. 

In his leisure time, he loves reading, watching Hindi and English movies and listening to all kinds of melodious music. 

Recently, he contributed in an anthology named “Was It Really Love?” which was published by Arusha Books India. 

He can be contacted at:- 

Email - its.rajendra@gmail.com 

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/rajendra.bscity

To read his story, order your copy of Moonlit Matinee-4 here

Here we get to know him closely

Nainika: Hello Rajendra, many congratulations for Moonlit Matinee-4:

Rajendra, you are an IT professional, had I given you to choose between your profession and writing, what would be your choice?

Rajendra: No doubt by profession I’m an IT guy but by passion I can consider something like reader & writer myself but honestly it didn’t fulfill my practical liabilities cum responsibilities once moved to life’s race. So once it came to choose about profession and passion I tried to create a load balancer, primarily to stand with profession and later to express my zeal towards literature that is happening now. But if you are going to ask to choose something specific one then I’ll answer yes one day I’ll pick my passion fully, I’m waiting for that moment eagerly.

Nainika: How do you manage between your profession and pursuing your hobbies?

Rajendra: It’s pretty easy to make you happy yourself and you’ll get the way to fulfill the desire and same thing is occurring in my case too. I’m fully devoted with my profession in office time and as soon as get leisure time then used to drench with literature, it would be either reading, blogging or writing etc. Even my better half supports a lot to make this possible in each manner.

Nainika: According to you, what can better express feeling of love, poetry or prose?

Rajendra: I believe love is a feeling, an emotion to express the care and make pleased to him/her without thinking a little bit in returning. It’s a just bonding between two hearts rather than look, cast & religion etc. and to express these feelings can be applicable via poetry, story etc. but depends person to person. I feel feasible to express using poetry and story. 

Nainika: Please throw some light on your story, “An Internal Bonding of Two Hearts” in Moonlit Matinee.

Rajendra: Very honestly you can get lots of love stories based on teenager or youth but I tried to express the moments & love scenario which occurs post love marriages. Since now a days life is too fast and expectation is on pick demand so mid of these how can people get the real balance between hearts and daily life schedules that was the my story which narrates about pure love which say love exist in your hearts, in the moments which you spend together. Love never end it’s just spreading just need to blow the feelings from bottom of hearts.

Nainika: Who are the lead characters of the story?

Rajendra: In this story lead characters are young couple, either it is girl Deepna or boy Ayan both are having equal space to express their feelings & moods and impatience simultaneously. 

Nainika: Which character is your favorite and why?

Rajendra: I like personally Ayan’s characters which somewhere indicate a matured guy who think about love and want to hold the love of life by keeping value & respect of marriage.

Nainika: How close is your story to the real life?

Rajendra: I believe it’s much closer to real world and the new era of generation where new generations are running behind practical life and achievement but losing the rules & custom as well as traditional value concurrently.

Nainika: How was your experience writing romantic story?

Rajendra: It’s an endless season of writing once theme comes to romance because we people feels it heartily and see the same everywhere in life.

Nainika: Give me one reason to pick this book, as a reader.

Rajendra: Moonlit Matinee is a well-known anthology published by Gargi Publishers and there is no doubt about quality of stories so it would be enough reason to pick this book as a reader.

Nainika: Would you like to share any experience you had while writing , “An Internal Bonding of Two Hearts”?

Rajendra: Honestly all characters and scenario are factious but the feeling of romance & emotion are somewhere replicate our lives. Once I was writing this story I was bit worried to make balance between new generation’s love and value of marriage. Even I was bit tense to show the real pain which comes in divorce because divorce is not a solution it’s just a stage.

Nainika: Would you like to give any message for readers?

Rajendra: If you love anyone then respect him/her, respect their feelings and values without thinking little bit in return something.

Interview with Akash Rumade- by Nainika Gautam

Akash Rumade a 22 year old belongs to a small town Roha in Maharashtra. Telling unconventional stories with unpredictable endings has become his passion. For now he pursues Civil Engineering at G.M.Vedak Institute of Technology. His first contribution was to anthology titled ‘Strings of Love’ which was published by Author’s Ink. His other contributions have been to ‘Turning Point of Life’, ‘Moonlit Matinee 3 – Notebook of Romance’, ‘Raksha Bandhan- an Anthology’, and ‘The Untold Love Stories’. He has been editor of anthology titled ‘Dream Castle’ published by Ridzee. Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī’s poems have had an immense impact over him. He loves travelling to exotic places and has fascination for ancient history. 

He can be reached on facebook on: https://www.facebook.com/rumadeakash 

He is an ardent fan of J.K. Rowling, Nicholas Sparks, Sudeep Nagarkar, Chetan Bhagat, and many more. 

You can even mail him at: rumadeakash@gmail.com

To read his story in “Will you be my secret”, order your copies today here

To read his poems in “Skipped Heartbeats”, order your copies today here

Here we get to know him more closely:

Nainika: Hi Akash, Congratulations for skipped heartbeats and Will you be my dirty secret. Coming to my first question:

Akash, having contributed in so many titles by Gargi Publishers, how would you rate Gargi on the scale of 10?

Akash: It’s definitely ten on ten. It’s been an amazing experience working with the team, and since the launch of Nitya Press, it’s been a roller coaster ride with coming-of-age anthologies.

Nainika: Please throw some light on your poem “Jouska”, “See You Soon” and, “Stardust” in “Skipped Heartbeats”.

Akash: “Jouska”, is about a crispy hypothetical conversation that plays in mind when I used to miss her.

“See You Soon”, is about the longing of meeting her while surviving the long-distance relationship.

“Stardust”, is about the journey of being with her and the separation. 

Nainika: Which among the three is closest to your heart or you feel more relatable to your life?

Akash: All 3 of them are very close to me, since all have been penned down from my experiences! But still, ‘See You Soon’ is very close to me since it is about the promise of meeting her and the hope of better tomorrow. 

Nainika: What according to you should be in a poem that makes it the best one?

Akash: For me it is all about the flow of emotion that soothes me with every stanza.

Nainika: How is this anthology different one from the pool of anthologies in market?

Akash: ‘Skipped Heartbeats’ is unique in its own way and stays true to its title.

Nainika: If you had to give one title to this based on your poems, other than Skipped Heartbeats, what it would be?

Akash: A tough one! ‘Skipped Heartbeats’ is the best title, but still, ‘Pillowtalk’ as a title is runner-up for me.

Nainika: Coming to “Will you be my dirty secret”, how was your experience writing erotica genre?

Akash: Being a lover of romance fiction, writing erotica genre was taking it all to next level. The effort of maintaining equilibrium between ‘romance’ and ‘erotica’ was a herculean task for me.

Nainika: Tell us something about your story, “Fort Valentine” in “Will you be my dirty secret”?

Akash: “Fort Valentine’ is an unconventional tale about undying love which sparks again when they bump onto each other. 

Nainika: Who are the lead characters and which one is your favorite?

Akash: Lead characters are Nikita who is married to Pavan and Vinit, owner of Fort Valentine. Vinit will always be my favorite since he is resolute, may whatever happen.

Nainika: What was more difficult, writing poems for skipped heartbeats or writing Dare to Bare?

Akash: For me writing poems has always been difficult, while on other side writing erotica was a whole new experience. Erotica is totally new to me and my efforts shall be fruitful after hearing reviews from my readers.

Nainika: Which amongst both the books will you pick first for yourself as a reader? 

Akash: As a reader I shall pick up “Will you be dirty little secret?” 

Nainika: What would be your message for our readers?

Akash: Dear readers, as charity begins at home, so does ‘love’ begins with you. If you love and keep yourself happy, then only he/she will be able to feel the vibe and hold on to you.

Till then, Happy Reading! <3

Thanks a lot Nainika Gautam on having me for this amazing interview! Stay blessed!

Flavors of India- Submission Guidelines

CONCEPT AND COMPILED BY PULKIT GUPTA

The content should be in English and unpublished(story on your blog cannot be given for consideration). Short story may include poetry as long as it goes with the theme

Theme: Your story should contain a flavor or culture of one state of India. Travelogue will be disqualified

Word Count- 4000-5000 Words

Co-Authored and multiple entries are not allowed

Last date of submission- 31st March 2016(till midnight)

The decision of editorial board will be final

All the contributors will be given 10 author copies as royalty

The selected participants need to deposit Rs. 2500 within seven days of declaration of results as contributing fees which is non-refundable

Entries should be mailed to foianthology@gmail.com along with your Author Bio(third person), three high resolution photographs and contact details

Subject of the mail should be- *FOI* *Story Name* *Your Name*

Interview with Ankita Mahajan- By Nainika Gautam

Ankita is content developer and she is having deep interest for writing. She writes poem, short stories, quotes, and songs. You can find her exclusive collection on her blog- ankitamahajan. wordpress.com.

She is a free spirit that believes in her dreams and has courage to make them true.

She can be reached at:-

Email - keepsmiling16@gmail.com

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ankitamahajan02

To read her story, “The #Hash Story” in “It’s all about dogs and bitches”, order your copy here: Amazon

Here we get to know her closely:

Nainika: Please tell us something more about yourself.

Ankita: I am a blogger. I am presently working in a reputed IT company as a content developer. I am an art lover. A Free Spirit. I believe every soul has a purpose, mine is a healer.

Nainika: Having so much love for writing, which genre do you enjoy most while penning down?

Ankita: I am fond of writing quotes and poetry. I love to capture moments in to them.


Nainika: Had you not been into writing, what would you have been?

Ankita: Nothing. I would have been living just a normal life. Like other people live. I cannot imagine myself without this blessing.


Nainika: What would you like to say about your story, “The #Hash Story” in “It’s all about dogs and bitches”?

Ankita: I won’t say that it’s a different story, because it is not. But yes, readers will enjoy reading it. It’s very casual story written in a different way.


Nainika: What is the most striking feature of your story?

Ankita: I set the story on the basis of a belief – Karma Returns!


Nainika: Tell us something about the lead characters of your story.

Ankita: Dev and Nisha are the lead characters of my story. Both are smart, quirky, and yes, as it is about dogs and bitches, both characters are aptly defining the genre.


Nainika: How is this story different from your previous and upcoming write-ups?

Ankita: This anthology is my debut. I have never published any fiction story before for any book. Apart from paper read, I have written fewer stories on my blog. You can read them at ankitamahajan.wordpress.com. The Hash Story is different than other write ups because I have never written on such topic. I mostly pen down either social, love, or motivational stories. So, for me, The Hash Story is a first attempt.


Nainika: Rate your story on the scale of 10.

Ankita: This is the toughest job you are asking. I have written the story; I think I should leave it on the critics and readers. On entertainment part, I can give it 8 out of 10.


Nainika: How closely are the characters of your story related to real life?

Ankita: It’s completely “unreal reality.” I mean it’s a story, but the message of the story is a reality. It’s not connected to me or my known ones, but the karma.


Nainika: Why should we, the readers, should pick up "It's all about dogs and bitches"?

Ankita: It’s a complete entertaining package I guess. I have not read the stories of other writers, but Gargi Publishers are coming up with their great collections. And I believe this book will also be admired by readers.


Nainika: What would be your message for readers?

Ankita: Just grab the message hidden in every story. People won’t believe but it is true that books are real problem solving friend. When you cannot find an answer of anything, books help you in resolving them. Writers may weave a fiction story, but every story has a purpose- to heal, to teach, to learn, to understand, to motivate, and to love.

Interview with Ravina Paresh Kaniyawala- By Nainika Gautam

Ravina is doing master in M.sc (IT) and pursuing the degree from the J.P.Dawer Institute of information and science. She is addicted to writing what life teaches her in every step. Her world rolls around her family. She believes in strong and pure love and can feel the fragrance of love in the surrounding. She loves to travel and look the world from a writing point of view. She visits new places as it gives her the immense of peace and improves her thoughts and helps her in writing.

She believes nature is the best surrounding you can have to deal in every situation. She likes to do sketch, drawing and painting. Colours give her the vision to look forward to the world. She

observes the world with happy eyes and is building herself to be happy in every situation that world put her in.

She can be reached at:-

Email - rkaniyawala123@gmail.com

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/riya.kaniyawala

To read her story “Does she ever feel the same that I feel for her” in “It’s all about dogs and bitches” order you copy here: Amazon

Here we get to know her more closely:

Nainika: Having so much love for writing, which genre do you enjoy most while penning down?

Ravina: I love both fiction and non-Fiction. I love to write that is enough to motivate someone. As a reader I love to read from which I can get something so I keep that thing in mind that I can give something to my readers.

Nainika: Having IT as your background, how did your interest towards writing developed?

Ravina: I find my interest in writing since the time I used to write easy or diary- writing in school time. Since I was down in my life writing gives me immense strength to fight with. For me words are the strongest thing to express what you feel. I love to express and thus it develop my interest towards writing.

Nainika: What would you like to say about your story, “Does she ever feel the same that I feel for her” in “It’s all about dogs and bitches”?

Ravina: My story wraps around the beautiful character Aarav and Jiya. Aarav loves Jiya and Jiya too loves him. But does this love was true from both the end? The story tells how one use someone for their own motive. And How painful it is o suffer. The story is related to the teenage group that often make such a mistakes. My story involves Collage and the teenage life.

Nainika: What is the most striking feature of your story?

Ravina: My story tells the fact that now a day's teenagers do. Just to satisfy their motive they do anything but what is the fault of the one who is pure? My story tells the truth that some people do without thinking for future. Story show the both feelings love and betrayed.

Nainika: Tell us something about the lead characters of your story.

Ravina: My lead character is Aarav who loves Jiya. Jiya too loves Aarav then what happens that lead Aarav to take certain step? Why Aarav start to hate Jiya? Aarav is the handsome guy of the collage and popular amongst the girls. But he love his girl the most. For him Jiya is everything but what about Jiya? Read the entire story to know more about Aarav's love for Jiya.

Nainika: How is this story different from your previous and upcoming write-ups?

Ravina: This time I try to write something that most teenage life pass through. This story tells how immature things we do and how badly that affect to someone. The story tells how one can love to do anything.

Nainika: Rate your story on the scale of 10.

Ravina: I don't want to rate it. I will leave it on my readers to rate. :p

Nainika: How closely are the characters of your story related to real life?

Ravina: As I mention above my story is related to teenage age. So it relate to the real life of collage and school students. I am not saying every time LOVE ditches but sometimes bitter can be happen too. And my story describe the bitter part of it.

Nainika: Why should we, the readers, should pick up "It's all about dogs and bitches"?

Ravina: You can find many Love books in the market that make you fall in love but this book will show you some kind of reality to the practical world too. Sometimes you have pent down so much anger in you just because you too have bad experiences so go ahead and purchase the book and allow your anger to come out. May be you will feel relief too.

Nainika: What would be your message for readers?

Ravina: My message to the readers is : " Be Active while you LOVE. Just don't fall for the person who is not meant for you. Try to come out of that and look toward the beautiful world and you don't know a TRUELOVE may be waiting for you. "

Interview with Abhishek Atul- By Nainika Gautam

Abhishek Gupta, known by his pen name “Abhishek Atul” is a writer and poet. He has been part of various anthologies like “Moonlit Matinee” and “Crumpled Voices”. His short stories “Rasgulla” and “The Curious Case of Missing Brahmins” have received critical acclaim and lot of love from readers. His work spans across Genres with focus on various social issues. His writing is a mix of satire, humor and serious thought on social issues. His story on the current state of education system was appreciated by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam for the unique treatment of this subject.

He has keen interest in theatre, has written some plays that were staged during his academic and professional life. His plays “Omvati Ka Swayamwar”, “Chanakya ki Khoj” and “Bhagat Singh Bhrashtachariyon Ke Changul Mein” were well received by audience in his college and office. He plans to publish some of these plays in the form of stories.

A Software Consultant by profession, a writer by passion, he also has keen interest in travelling and photography.

He can be reached at –

Email- abhishekgupta229@gmail.com

Twitter- @abhishekatul

Blog- Abhishekatul.blogspot.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abhishek.atul.1

To read his story “Midas Touch” in “Its all about dogs and bitches”, order your copy here: Amazon

Here we get to know him closely:

Nainika: Hi Abhishek, first of all congratulations for another feather in your cap “It's all about dogs and bitches”. Coming to my first question:

We would be interested to know that how from software background, your interest diverted towards literature?

Abhishek: I wouldn’t call it a diversion. I became a writer first and a Software Consultant later.

During my college days, I used to write stories, poems and plays. Software came into my life much after literature had made a foray in my heart.

Nainika: What do you enjoy being most, “Software Consultant” or “Writer”?

Abhishek: To be honest, one complements the other. My story Rasgulla wouldn’t have been written with Chicago as the background if I hadn’t explored and loved the city. It was my job as Software Consultant that took me to Chicago and it was the writer in me that knitted a story around the city. In my play on corruption there are some dialogues between Yamraj and Yamdoot which are inspired from the life of a Software Engineer.

Nainika: Since you love writing on social issues, how did you incorporate your love for theme in your story in “It's all about dogs and bitches”

Abhishek: Our good old Bollywood movies always used to have a message that the viewers can take home at the end of the movie. It has been my endeavor to give a message to the readers in addition to their mandatory dose of entertainment. This story conveys message about love, relationships, family and other very important things in life. I have tried to raise various issues in this story that we face in our day to day life.

Nainika: Tell us something about your story, “The Midas Touch” in “It's all about dogs and bitches”.

Abhishek: It is the story of a couple who always fights but never thinks about separation. They have their set of problems but they are deep in love and can’t imagine life without each other. Their skirmishes create humorous situations that sometimes take serious turns. They have cultural clashes, ego clashes and face some really tricky situations but their love for each other makes them sail through all the storms that they encounter.

Nainika: Please throw some light on the lead characters.

Abhishek: Ankit is a Punjabi boy from Delhi, a perfect gentleman who cares about his friends and family. Sakshi is a Marwari girl from Jaipur who is free spirited, confident and ambitious. She has a heart of gold but is short tempered. They are different from each other but complement each other in strange ways.

Nainika: How close your story to real life?

Abhishek: This story is very close to real life. It has been my endeavor to write stories that readers can relate to. We can find numerous similar stories if we observe people closely. However, this story is unique in many aspects that one would notice if he reads it carefully.

Nainika: If I talk about your other creations, what extra does “The Midas Touch” has to offer to its readers?

Abhishek: “The Midas Touch” is different from everything else that I have written till now. For the first time I have tried to explore the complexities of a relationship. It was a challenge to combine love, friendship, relationship issues, humor, and social issues, all in one short story which spans over a lifetime.

Nainika: From where did you draw inspiration for the story?

Abhishek: If we look around, we will find a lot of couples who have a similar story. This story is based on my observation of such couples.

Nainika: Out of your published works, which one is your favorite?

Abhishek: It would be like asking which of your kids do you love the most. Each of my stories is completely different from each other and it would be unfair to judge them with the same yardstick.

Nainika: Why should we, the readers, buy "It's all about dogs and bitches"?

Abhishek: This book has some very interesting and entertaining stories that are bound to touch the readers’ hearts.

Nainika: What would be your message for readers?

Abhishek: The train of life needs two rails to run. Husband and wife are the two rails that ensure that this train runs smoothly. If they chose to drift apart, the train will get derailed.

Happy reading!

Interview with Kumar Vikrant- By Nainika Gautam

Kumar Vikrant has been a storyteller all his life. 

His first published story was, ‘Progeny,’ which he wrote for the anthology, ‘31 Sins.’ After it, he wrote for several anthologies, including, ‘Moonlit Matinee- The Notebook Of Romance,’ ‘Winged Hearts,’ ‘Case Files Of The Dead,’ ‘The Fallen Angels,’ ‘Stri,’ ‘Cupid Calls,’ A Phase Unknown, Woman A Tribute, Season Two,’ ‘The Paid Eminence,’ ‘The Pink Throne,’ ‘Girls Paradise,’ ‘Was It Really Love,’ ‘Love You Mother Nature,’ and so on. 

Presently he is working on a fact based fiction along with a Co -writer. 

He can be contacted at:- 

Email - kumaraco78@hotmail.com 

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/kumar.vik.1

To read his story, “The Formidable Foe” in Its all about dogs and bitches order your copy today from here: Amazon

Nainika: Hi Kumar, first of all congratulations for another feather in your cap “It's all about dogs and bitches”. Coming to my first question:

Please tell us something about yourself.

Kumar: Thanks Nainika for the compliment. Now to answer to your first question. Well I'm a postgraduate in English Literature from Meerut University. I'm a state government officer by profession and a writer by heart.

Nainika: You have been a part of so many anthologies and theme was never the one we have for “It’s all about dogs and bitches”, so how was your experience writing completely different genre.

Kumar: Yes the title of the anthology was very intriguing, I had no idea what to write. I didn't want to miss another book from Gargi so I decided to give a try and 'The Formidable Foe,' came into existence. It was really very challenging to write, 'The Formidable Foe,' I had little hope that the editor will select my story but thankfully they selected it.

Nainika: Out of your so many creations, which one is your favorite and why?

Kumar: I think a writer usually likes all his creations but some of his creations always remain close to his heart. 'The Bride,' which I wrote for MM3 is one of my creations which have always been close to my heart.

Nainika: While we have a great pool of anthologies in market, what "Its all about dogs and bitches" is capable to offer different from them?

Kumar: 'It's All About Dogs And Bitches,' is quite different from a number of lovey dovey anthologies, which have flooded the anthology market. People who are bored of reading those lovey dovey tales shall certainly find 'It All About Dogs And Bitches,' interesting. There are ten tales which shall certainly entertain their readers.

Nainika: Which phase of writing do you enjoy most?

Kumar: Difficult question, anyway I love laying the plot of my stories. I drive at least 120 km everyday and that the time when I lay the plots of my stories. It helps me to use the travelling time fruitfully.

Nainika: Please throw some light on your story, "The Formidable Foe"

Kumar: 'The Formidable Foe,' is a tale of a race against the time to save a long forgotten love, but there is a big surprise in store for the protagonist.

Nainika: Tell us something about the lead characters.

Kumar: There are three leading characters, Devika, Sidharth and Julfi. Devika and Sid are long parted lovers while Julfi is a crook who is after Devika.to make her pay her father's debt.

Nainika: How close is your story to real life?

Kumar: This is tale of love and deceit. People get cheated of their fortune, their lives and even of their sentiments, so this story is the mirror of the society we live in.

Nainika: Which part of your story is your favorite?

Kumar: Well before parting Sid goes to Devika to seek her pardon for the crime he did never commit. She forgives him but refuses to get him back in her life again. I like this part of the story very much, which teaches us that one should never refrain from asking forgiveness from one's love to keep their relationship alive.

Nainika: Which character of your story resembles you someway?

Kumar: I think Sid resembles to me because all alike me he also prefers to be get cheated instead of cheating someone.

Nainika: Why should we, the readers, buy "It's all about dogs and bitches"?

Kumar: This book is a unique collection of most intriguing stories on the theme by some very good writers. This is not a collection of lovey dovey tales , quality readers should not miss this book.

Nainika: What would be your message for readers?

Kumar: Friends good books rarely hit the market, this one is really an interesting one. Please grab your copies to read another hit from some good writers and the best publisher.

Thanks Nainika for giving your precious time to take this interview.

Interview with Akshata Paritekar- By Nainika Gautam

Akshata Paritekar, an avid reader is a student pursuing her degree in Food Technology and Management from Shivaji University Kolhapur. She hails from Kolhapur, known as Dakshin Kashi. She is an accomplished keyboard player and practices sugam sangeet. Her goal is to be a Nutritionist, serving the purpose of keeping the health of individuals at its best.

She can be contacted at:-

Email - akshuap11@gmail.com

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/akshu.ap

To read her story, “My Fair Lady” in Its all about dogs and bitches, order your copy today from here: Amazon

Here we get to know her more closely:

Nainika: Define “Akshata” in one word.

Akshata: I would say ‘Frank’

Nainika: Akshata you come from a field entirely different from writing, how do you manage between both.

Akshata: Actually, not much of my efforts are required to manage between writing & my present career. I don’t reserve special time for me to write. It just comes from within. So whenever I feel like, I pen down.

Nainika: We know your professional goals, what goals do you have as a writer?

Akshata: For me as a writer I always aim to keep my readers glued & to give them a diverse reading. As a reader, I myself wouldn’t like monotony. So, I’d like to be versatile.

Nainika: Kindly tell us something about your story, “My fair lady” in “It’s all about dogs and bitches”.

Akshata: ‘My Fair Lady’ revolves around a young girl who is in search for her soulmate & her stance when she finds that her so-called soulmate is a complete package of crap.

Nainika: Would you like to say something about the lead characters.

Akshata: The protagonist ‘Ankita’ is a girl who has never been in love despite being an extrovert & having so many handsome guys around. She is bold and straight-forward and doesn’t care what others would think about her. She carries herself with grace and poise.

Nainika: Which character of your story is your favorite?

Akshata: If I’m asked to name only one, it has to be Saket. I have picked this character from my real life. He’s my best friend and just like in the story he’s a support to me in real life as well.

Nainika: Which part of your story touched you closely?

Akshata: The part where ‘how my would-be wife should be’ is being described by the guy. Although we speak of progressive mindset, gender equality, rationalism and what not, when it comes to marriage I don’t know under which rock these thoughts go. I agree that people are changing and so is the thought process, but it still exists at some places.

Nainika: While there are so many anthologies coming up, what made you participate in “Its all about dogs and bitches”?

Akshata: Well, the title caught my eye. When I went through the guidelines, I had a story that would aptly fit into the criteria. So I thought why not give it a try? I was overjoyed to read my name in the selected author’s list because this is my first step into being published.

Nainika: Which lines of the story are your favorite?

Akshata: ‘What if a girl has a dusky complexion, an outstanding career and is ambitious and smart? Isn’t she good? To top it all he just said, a graduate would also do? Do? Do what?’ when you read the full context, it would get on a girl’s nerve because she picks up a course of her choice for herself & not because she would get a filthy rich husband. 

Nainika: Why should we, the readers, buy "It's all about dogs and bitches"?

Akshata: ‘It’s all about dogs and bitches’ is going to be a collection of some really heart-touching hate stories. It would be a caution about the possible threats that might be a step away for the ones in relationships & for the ones who want to be in a relationship. 

Nainika: What would be your message for readers?

Akshata: Being in love & being loved is one of the best feelings. But being hurt is also a part of life. It teaches you lot of things, so learn without losing hope that it is not the end. These stories would definitely give you the hope I’m sure of it.

Interview with Dr. Nayab Patel-By Nainika Gautam

Dr. Nayab Patel is a UK based author currently working as a Lecturer for Milton Keynes College. She has completed DTTLS from University of Warwick and her Ph. D from University of Mumbai. Nayab has held various posts during her career of 14 years including Sub-Editor, Curriculum Planner, Examiner/ moderator at the University of Mumbai and Lecturer at various colleges in Mumbai.

She has a published poem “LIFE” in “Cheers to Life”, three published short stories: “He sent me flowers ” in “Flash in the Pan”, “The best or worst years of my life” in “I an anthology”, “Unique” in “Minds @ Work 3” and forthcoming publications are “Connection” in “Girls Paradise”, “Fate” in “Was it Really Love?”, “Meet us, Know us and You will definitely love us” in “Musing of the Stars” and “Thorns” in “Love you Mother Nature”.

She can be reached at:-

Email - nayab5552010@hotmail.com

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/nayab.patel

To read her story, “Betrayal” in Its all about dogs and bitches, order your copy today from Amazon

Nainika: Hi Nayab, first of all congratulations for another feather in your cap “It's all about dogs and bitches”. Coming to my first question:

Please tell us something more about yourself.

Nayab: I have lived in Mumbai all my life, I have been teaching for the past 14 years. I completed my Ph.D in English Literature from the University of Mumbai and worked as a Lecturer and Visiting Lecturer. I taught final year Journalism and Advertising students. In 2010 I relocated to the UK after marriage and since then I have continued my passion for teaching and learning. I have completed my DTLLS from the University of Warwick and am a lecturer at Milton Keynes College. Writing had always been my passion but I never thought of getting my stories published until my friend and husband motivated me to. I got my first publication here in the UK and after that have been part of many anthologies. I have a son and like spending time with him. 

Nainika: Having so much love for writing, which genre do you enjoy most while penning down?

Nayab: I enjoy writing tragedies. I just feel that it comes very naturally to me.

Nainika: Amongst all your works(previous and upcoming), which one is your favorite

Nayab: My forthcoming publication in Mother Nature "Thorns"

Nainika: What would you like to say about your story, “Betrayal” in “It’s all about dogs and bitches”?

Nayab: It is a story of one sided love and sacrifice. It revolves around the protagonist who gives in so much and gets nothing in return that she finally decides to call it quits!

Nainika: What is the most striking feature of your story?

Nayab: It is a true story and the readers will relate and connect to it immediately.

Nainika: Tell us something about the lead characters of your story.

Nayab: Bilal is an arrogant, over smart, rich and stupid boy, whereas Afsheen is sensible, down-to-earth and loving girl. They are both are opposite to each other and for once I have proved it that "Opposites only attract that’s it!"

Nainika: Considering your previous works, what extra does this story has to offer to readers?

Nayab: It is a unique story in itself and the readers will definitely enjoy reading it.

Nainika: Rate your story on the scale of 10.

Nayab: 8.5

Nainika: How closely are the characters of your story related to real life?

Nayab: The characters represent today's youth and very real when they converse with each other.

Nainika: Why should we, the readers, pick up "It's all about dogs and bitches"?

Nayab: It is a unique theme and title for a book.

Nainika: What would be your message for readers?

Nayab: Reading books relaxes your mind and you can go into a world of your own, continue reading and providing feedback and I will continue writing for you!!

Interview with Nikita Nepali- By Nainika Gautam

Nikita Nepali, a girl with countless dreams lives in a Diamond city Surat, Gujarat. She is blessed with adorable parents and precious friends. She is an IT student. She has completed her bachelor’s. And these days, she is pursuing her master’s degree in IT. Apart from studies, writing is her passion and romance is her favorite genre. She had started writing when she was just a school going girl. She can spend hours and hours to pen down her thoughts. 

She has her own imaginary world. She is sensitive, kind, down to earth and optimist person. She passionately believes in love, unconditional giving and simple living. She has a strong bond with nature. Nature is one of the things which inspires her. She loves travelling and watching movies. Recently her stories, “In the name of love”, “Love inspires” and "Live like a fairy" have been published in three different anthologies “Drenched Souls”, “The Notebook of Romance” and “Crumpled Voices 2 – Innocence Lost” respectively by Gargi Publishers. Her short story, “I gifted my daughter ‘A heart break!’” has also selected for publishing in ‘Uff yeh emotions-3’ by Petal Publishers and Distributors. She is looking forward to complete her first solo novel very soon. 

She can be reached at:- 

Email - nepalinikita33@gmail.com 

Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/nikita.nepali.54 

To read her story, “I love you, both” in “Its all about dogs and bitches” Order your copy from here: Amazon

Here we get to know her closely:

Nainika: Hi Nikita, first of all congratulations for another feather in your cap “It's all about dogs and bitches”. Coming to my first question:

After being a part of so many books by Gargi Publishers, how would you rate Gargi Publishers on scale of 10.

Nikita: Definitely 10 out of 10. Gargi Publishers is a great from a writer, especial the beginners. 

Nainika: You love writing romance, then what made you write for “Its all about dogs and bitches” which is not closely related to your favorite genre”?

Nikita: Yes, I love writing romantic stories but as it is said that every coin has two sides. Love, Romance too have a different side and “Its all about dogs and bitches” gave me the opportunity to write for a different and dark side of Romance. 

Nainika: Amongst all your works(previous and upcoming), which one is your favorite.

Nikita: Hmm. My favorite one hasn’t published yet. But from previous works, “Love Inspires” in Moonlit Matinee 4, The Notebook of Romance, is my favorite. 

Nainika: What would you like to say about your story, “I love you, both” in “Its all about dogs and bitches”

Nikita: A story, “I love you, both” is about a girl, Nitika. Who got stuck in a wrong relationship. The story is all about her thoughts and decisions, whether she came out of it or chose to stay, settled down and made bad compromises. A story also shows the bond between two female friends. How a friend also stands beside her friend! 

Nainika: Considering your previous works, what extra does this story has to offer to readers?

Nikita: I had worked on Love stories. I always make people to take inspiration from Love. But through this story, I will make them take lessons from Love. I don’t want to say more, but to get the difference between my previous works and this story, readers really should read this story.

Nainika: Please throw some light on the lead characters of the story.

Nikita: There are mainly three characters in the story, Meera, Nitika aka Niti and Johaan. The story is all about Nitika’s relationship with Johaan. Meera is Nitika’s best friend who always heard her. Niti used to share almost everything with her. Apart from Love, how a friendship can tie two people forever is also interesting in the story, after all Love becomes less-interesting if you don’t have a best friend to share your relationship secrets. 

Nainika: Can I, as reader be inspired positively from any of the characters in your story.

Nikita: Definitely yes. You will be inspired positively from all three characters in the story. You will miss your best friend with whom you used to share your heart breaks and happiness as well. You will miss your Ex for a moment who has taught you lessons for life and unknowingly made you stronger. You will eventually start thinking about your would-be or future partner. You would be clear what to do and what not to do. 

Nainika: Give three words for your story, that highlights its features.

Nikita: Love happens with one.

Nainika: How can your story bring a change in world?

Nikita: People used to fall in love every single day. That is not a problem actually, but it creates problems when you start falling in love with different person each day. Love is a feeling that comes for a one person for a life. I hope my story will help the world to understand that.

Nainika: Why should we, the readers, buy "It's all about dogs and bitches"?

Nikita:The readers should buy “Its all about dogs and bitches” because it is a really different and interesting theme. You will enjoy reading it and learn from it at a same time. The stories will save you from all dogs and bitches out there. Eventually it will make you stronger. 

Nainika: What would be your message for readers?

Nikita:Readers, you must have read different different anthologies until now. But here it is something more interesting. ”Its all about dogs and bitches” is a collection of experiences. I am sure we all have gone through bad situations and survived them. Now it’s time to enjoy those experiences and celebrate our survival. Those lucky ones who haven’t gone through it yet, be aware of these dogs and bitches. Watch out. And last but not the least, Keep reading, readers. Because without you all, a writer’s piece of writing is not valuable. Do share your reviews, they are not less valuable. Thanks.