Well, it’s a thought-provoking story, to say the least. Hence, it caters to audiences across various genres even though the primary genre is dark fantasy. Many youngsters who read the book and were gamers told me they enjoyed the RPG like action in the Dharmayodha story arch. The fans of Indian epics, appreciated the book for the various references of Mahabharata. The literature lovers enjoyed the narrative and the character-driven story. So I guess, The Path Of Sukshmaloka is a book that is a very unique story that spans across genres and offers very interesting elements.
It took a lot of research. Apart from research it also took a lot of imagination and creative thinking. The biggest inspiration came from the Indian epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana. You see our existence is not governed only by Physics. There is more beyond the physical realm. Where the physical realm ends, the astral dimensions begin and these dimensions have control over our lives, more than we would care to admit.
Well, not really. The concept was clear and the ideas were coming in fluidly. But yes I did face many other personal difficulties and struggles that were not related to writing. Yet, I am grateful for those. For those difficulties made me pursue this book against all odds to give readers a story that will uplift them through their struggles too.
I can’t recall the actual years. But yeah it took some time. I began writing way back in college and recently finished it. Just like every book, even ‘The Path Of Sukshmaloka’ went through its share of writing, editing, cancelling and re-writing.
That’s a tough question. I guess it would be Harshwardhana. I think his struggle is phenomenal throughout the events of the book. He not only faces a massive challenge of performing his obligations as a Dharmayodha, but also faces several adversities in performing his role as a father.
It’s very simple. I sit in a bright room, keep my phone away, ensure there is complete silence and write away-sometimes even skipping my meals. On weekends, a finely creamy and frothy chocolate shake is the companion too (laughs).
That’s very relative actually. It depends on the state of mind and body. There are times I am fresh and pumped with ideas and there are even times when I am tired out. During the latter times, I just take a break, fire up my PS4 or catch a movie on OTT platforms or simply read something.
Yes I get where you’re coming from. ‘World-building’ is integral to the fantasy genre more than any other genre. Quite ironically, you may not believe me, but it happened after most of the story was complete. As many veteran authors often advise; world-building from the beginning, can turn out disastrous. There is no point if you build a complex world and your characters and their story is out of sync with the laws of that world. Hence, it’s a personal way of writing for me: I work on world-building at the touch up stage rather than from the foundation.
Both are equally challenging in their own way. While the first book comes with the adversity of crafting a world, story and characters, the next one demands fresh content while living up to the artistic message of the first one. But on the whole I guess the sequel is more pressurising; rather than challenging. This is especially true if the first book has gained a lot of acclaim. The author then has the pressure of ensuring that the sequel offers fresh elements and at the same time doesn’t lose track of the main thought behind the story.
Compassionate, strong, misunderstood.
There is massive journey for him. It will be filled with a lot of twists, turns, struggles and even conquests.
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Wow.... Some 30+ writer talking like a veteran already
Nice one
Some profound insights. Eagerly await the sequel of the book!
A very artistic and unique book. A good dark fantasy is so rare to see these days. Path of sukshmaloka is bang on target!