No author can write without reading first. My early readings were stories from the Ramayan, the Mahabharat and Indian freedom fighters. I found these narrations gripping, adventurous, filled with backstories and layers and layers of mystery. In fact, some of the backstories keep you on the edge, won’t call them nail biters, but yes, engaging, curiosity-piquing, and at times even suspenseful – especially the stories of our freedom fighters.
With time, I developed an interest in reading astrophysics and quantum mechanics. There is just so much of thrill in the stories of the atoms and the stars. Then there were stories of Indian military heroes. Nothing can be more thrilling than what our heroes have had to endure to keep us safe and free.
So when the thought of writing a novel myself arose, I thought to write something that gets counted amongst the best thriller books by Indian authors. Of course, one would want to be remembered as the author of the best thriller books of all time. I am sure with my hard work and your blessings, it will happen.