Interview Archives - Booked4Books

20 Sep

Girl Talk is a book about women, by a woman and for women: Anuja Chandramaouli

Booked4Books NetworkInterviewAnuja Chandramaouli, Girl Talk, It's my life - Bon Jovi, Lose Yourself - Eminem, Speechless - Naomi Scott, Unforgiven - Metallica

At Booked4Books, we love getting deep into the stories behind the stories, so when we had the chance to chat with Anuja Chandramouli, the mind behind Girl Talk, we couldn’t resist. In this email exchange, we explore the inspirations, challenges, and creative process that brought Girl Talk to life. From conversations with friends to the books and shows that influenced the story, we saw how this bold, hilarious, and sometimes intense exploration of female friendships and messy love took shape. Without any more waiting, here's Anuja giving us an insider's look at what makes Girl Talk so special! B4B-…

10 Aug

Evening at Kunzum Books – The Launch of The Goa Gambit

Neelakshi SinghInterviewKunzum Books, The Goa Gambit

Yesterday evening, Kunzum Books played host to an extraordinary literary event that was as thrilling as the book being celebrated. As the rain cascaded outside, a crowd of book lovers gathered within the cozy confines of the bookstore, ready to dive into the world of Mr. Anurag Tripathi's latest novel, *The Goa Gambit*. The setting was intimate, the atmosphere was electric, and the conversation was anything but ordinary. The Goa Gambit is set against the dazzling yet dangerous backdrop of Goa’s casino world, a place where fortunes are won and lost in the blink of an eye. At the heart…

28 Mar

Writing the underworld: A conversation with a Mafia Romance Writer

Neelakshi SinghInterviewGabrielle Sands, Mafia Romance Writer, Romance Author, When She Loves

The underworld of Mafia fiction created by author Gabrielle Sands is quite remarkable and full of drama and temptations. The Booked4Books uncover the secrets of their captivating stories, from quirky answers to future releases. Sands gave answers to it all our questions. Booked4Books: If you could spend a day in the shoes of any character from your novels, who would it be and what would you do? Gabrielle Sands: I'd spend the day as Cleo :) Who can resist a massive shopping spree? I'd go shopping with all the Garzolo sisters, buy them (and me) whatever we wanted, and then…

13 Mar

Coffee Shops And Happily Ever Afters: Rom-Com Author Spills The Beans

Neelakshi SinghInterviewJulie Olivia, Quick Q&A, rom-com author

Popular rom-com author, Julie Olivia’s books offer a refreshing take on romance and serve as a great escape for the readers. While dark romances rummage into intense and often hectic relationships, Julie Olivia’s stories provide a contrast with their light-hearted tone, heartwarming themes, and fairytale endings. Booked4Books approached her with a set of questions and she happily responded. Here is the Q&A with Julie Olivia. B4B: Do you have a favorite romcom trope to include in your novels? Julie Olivia: I adore friends to lovers! Any type of long running inside joke is my favorite piece. B4B: Who are some…

15 Apr

Experimenting With Speculative Fiction And Horror Would Be Fun, Says Richa Mukherjee

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Blogger and author Richa Mukherjee has penned three books. Her latest book ‘Excess Baggage’ is already creating tremendous buzz. Her first book ‘I Expect To Be Expecting’ received a lot of appreciation from the book lovers which was a humorous take on the rollercoaster of pregnancy. Known for her witty writing and passionate arguments, Richa spoke to Booked4Books on a wide range of topics. Here is the excerpt from the interview. B4B- First of all congratulations on your new book titled, ‘Excess Baggage’. How is it going? RM- Thank you! Despite the pandemic woes, things are going well. This little book…

14 Dec

The world is so full of stories waiting to be shared.

Booked4Books NetworkInterviewManali Desai, The Art of Being Grateful, The Art of Being Grateful & Other Stories, Warned in Love

An Interview with Manali Desai Booked4Books became a platform for the Digital launch of Manali’s Latest Book, ‘The Art of Being Grateful’ in the month of July. Now, with the launch of the Paperback version, she gives us a detail about her book and peeks into her exciting journey. B4B:- For those who don't know could you start by telling us a little bit about your latest book The Art of Being Grateful & Other Stories? Manali: So, my latest book The Art of Being Grateful & Other Stories is a collection of 8 short stories (flash fiction rather).…

28 Jun

Every Story Makes Me A Better Person

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An interview with Shalini. P. Sawkar Author Shalini Sawkar is one of the young authors who started writing at an early age. Known for weaving interesting plots Shalini has recently come up with her latest book ‘When I Find You’ which is a suspense thriller. Booked4Books caught her last week and asked few questions. She gives us a detail about her book and a peek into her exciting journey as an author. B4B: When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? SS: I realized I wanted to be a writer at the age of 10, when I…