What inspired you to write about a fiction based on music?

VoiceMates is indeed a musical novel, though I used music (singing) just to give an example of a non-traditional career and the mind-set which elders have towards these kinds of career options. Like, when I told everyone that I want to be a writer, everyone opposed and suggested me to continue with my high-paid radio job. They said that it was a big risk and I was keeping my career at stake. But I took that risk and reached that this point that I am sharing my experiences with such great blogs like yours. And of- course, reality shows are 1 way for common people to make their dreams come true. For others its just a show but for participants, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance. So, to share my message with everyone, I thought music would be the best way and therefore, I took this subject.

Do you have a soft spot for music?

Oh yes, of-course! I am a big music lover. I think music has a power to heal every wound and can change you as a person.

What comes easier; characters or storyline?

Characters come easier. Actually I should say, first comes the character then storyline.

Given a chance to write biography? Whom would you choose?

I’d write on Agatha Christie. Her life story is really empowering and inspiring.

There are so many contemporary writers. Do you feel pressurized to excel?

Not at all! Reason being is, I never take any writer as my competitor. They are doing their job, I am doing mine. I write what is inside me, my heart and mine. When I am not taking anything from others, why would I feel pressurized?

You are a journalist. What upper hand does it provides in having a successful career in writing?

Only benefit is I know how to talk and communicate with masses. You see, I am masters in journalism and mass communication’ And communication is always the best way to win people’s heart. The more you talk, the more people know you! Simple!

Who is personally your favorite character in “Voicemates”, Sam or Tulip and Why?

Sam is my favorite character. He is cool, good looking, dependable, plays guitar, an amazing singer and of-course passionate about his career.

Is there any personal element weaved in “Voicemates”?

Ummm… no! Only, the songs I used in the novel are all my favorite.

Which author do you look upon?

Paulo Coelho

Which is your favorite genre in writing?

General fiction (contemporary romance)

Which book did you read last?

Recently I finished reading The Third Coin by J. A. Howard

A story begins with an idea or thought. How was it for “Voicemates”?

It begins with my own experience. What I learned from the challenges I faced when I chose a non-traditional career, fighting the fear of failure, convincing parents, that pressure of do or die, that importance of taking 1 chance… came VoiceMates!

What inspires you to be a passionate writer?

I believe inspiration is all around us, the people, the nature, the on-going trends, everything inspires me.

Given circumstances would you like to change any part in “Voicemates”?

No!

Any personal advice for reader?

Keep reading my books and stay connected! Also, never fear failure and take that ‘1’ chance in order to pursue your passion…

Thank you very much Anamika for your time, It was great to talk with you. We hope great success to your novel and your author career.

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Sudeep Nagarkar is an Indian Writer and Speaker. He launched his first novel in July 2011, it was inspired from his own life. Now he is the author of two best selling novels “Few Things Left Unsaid” and “Thats the Way We Met”. And his third novel “It started with a friend request” has been published in July 2013. Everyone is loving it. I also read the “ISWFR” and i really loved it.  So let’s listen to the author of “It started with a friend request”.

“It Started with a Friend Request” is a novel which portrays today’s generation who’s glued to the social networks, your characters, are they the same?
If you read the book, you will realize that the book is not related or inspired from social networks. Our definition of friend request has changed. When in school or college you used to shake hands of friendship even that started with a friend request. Not necessarily, social networking. My characters in the book meet through BlackBerry Messenger and then their life story begins. It will make you realize love and friendship like never before.

Inspirations come from real incidents, what do you prefer a real truth based writing or adding fictional part for the sake of novel?
Fiction novel based on reality. My all 3 books are inspired from real life incidents.

Many stories don’t have a perfect ending, what if you came up to such a situation?
I think my book answers this question when Aditya comes to a situation where everything is messed up. My stories are based on my life and inspired from my failure in relationship.

If the characters are real of your novel, how do they react when you came up with the portrayal of the novel?
I still don’t see myself as an author. It’s love of readers and their appreciation that they have sold more than 3 lakh copies in all. My friends who are portrayed as characters in the book were stiff but I had to convince them by bribing them too sometimes. But overall it is a great experience to interact with them.

There is a flood of love stories; do you think your story would find a place as a genuine writing piece?
All 3 books are stable and sitting comfortably on bestseller charts. So obviously they are appreciated by the readers. Though there are many love stories in the market with similar story line maybe, but what matters is the way you narrate a story and fill it with your emotions.

An engineer, experiences a lot of reality check during his graduation regarding career and relationships, have you added that experiences in your novels?
Yes, ‘Few things left unsaid’ has all such experiences in it during my college days while ‘That’s the way we met’ has all my corporate experience along with my love story.

How did your close people see you, As a writer?
They don’t feel anything about it. Probably because they have seen me in all phases of my life. From failure to success. They do guide me and help me to be down to earth. Their honesty towards me is my strength.

Any message you want to deliver to readers?
Keep reading my books and all those who want can connect me through Facebook and Twitter. I hope you will enjoy my new book ‘It started with a friend request’.

Thank you very much Mr. Sudeep for this interview. We wish you all the best for your future life and we wish you’ll achieve all your dreams.

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