Interaction With Author Vikrant Shukla

Pune based author Vikrant Shukla works for a Multi-National Company as a Manager. His previous two books “Call Centre An Inside Story” and “The Wrong Chase” got rave reviews and good response from the readers across India. His third book “Life A Sucking Trap” is going to be published in this September by a renowned publishing house.

Vikrant Shukla

A spiritual by heart Vikrant known for writing on intense subjects and he enjoy exploring more and more of hidden things. He likes to remain close to nature. Along with writing he has keen interest in creating music and meeting people.

In a candid interview the author talks about his books, creativity and ideas.

Q: How do you feel after two of your Novels are published?

I am just the same as I was when none of my books were published. I feel great when I see people reading and talking about my Novels.

To start with, would like to know about you debut Novel “Call Centre An Inside Story”. What is the story about? It is better to know from you rather reading some floating information.

I know why you said that (Laughs).

I also see a lot of information about this Novel over the internet. I read comments left by the readers of my interviews and seriously thank them for finding time to read and write. I also feel excited to see that people know my novel more than I do. CCAIS is not just a story, it is a life which most of the people in India doesn’t know much about. Yes, I agree language is quite bold and discussion about sex is descriptive however it was really required to give the novel a perfect shape and I hope most of the readers will agree with this fact.

Was it a real story?

It was a fiction based on real life events.

Your second Novel “The Wrong Chase” is co authored woth Laxmi Natraj. Why did you choose to share work with someone?

I knew this question will come up some day or the other. The concept of writing books as a Co-Author is new to Indian readers. I am glad I am one of the few writers who stepped ahead to accept it and got the project running. The novel is getting excellent readership and reviews everywhere and writing with a talented and experienced lady was a new experience and with that I am ready to move on and on.

Would you like to share something about the story line of “The Wrong Chase”?

The catch line of the Novel is – “Presumptions and Assumptions are not always correct”. The story starts with murder of a tourist in Mumbai and is followed by a series of murders and Mumbai was not considered to be a safe city for tourists anymore. Parallel to this another story moves about murder of a couple and a lady by the name of Bhani admitted to commit those murders. Still there was a catch that some people didn’t believe her. Story revolves around the sequences and scenarios which creates more and more suspense and intensity increases with every page.

Something about your Third book “Life A Sucking Trap” and when will it be released?

“Life A Sucking Trap” is again a fiction based on real life events. It breaks the trap of ‘network marketers’ and gives a hard hit to people who goes to any limit to get more and more people trapped with them. The tentative month of release is September 2012

I have read somewhere that you have spoken a lot about Satan in this novel. Is that true?

Yes, what you have read is true. I have tried to portray Satan differently. I am not in a position to say much at this stage but after reading the novel you will understand why I said that. People will find a new side and face of Satan with this Novel.

Any other projects or plots you are working at? Would you like to share some details?

My Fourth Novel is finished and is submitted to a publisher and the contract should be signed soon. Tentative title is “Billycan Hill” and it is a Dark Fiction. I have crossed boundaries to present Satanism and Dark religion in an entertaining way. People will get to know a lot and also a lot of research and time is invested to write this novel.

I am currently working on my Fifth Novel, “Mystic Child” which is again an extended version of ‘Mystic Life’. It should be done by the end of March 2012.

If we look at your record with every novel you have moved on to intense writing. Why this shift in writing style?

I never even thought of writing a goodie-goodie love story or something which revolves around tearful emotions. Even my debut novel dealt with the reason strong and with every novel I felt like becoming better in writing. I am writing what I always wanted to read, I am writing which people in India don’t get that often around, and I am writing which explores the hidden treasure of entertainment. I might take a break after my fifth novel and will think in peace what’s next?

Where do you get so much about Satanism from? Are you a member of some dark groups?

No not at all! I am not a member of any dark group! Writing about Satan is just my imagination and there is no connection to any religion dark or bright, the way you call it. Like you I also believe in supernatural and bow my head in respect.

Anyone who is behind you motivating all the time?

My parents. And yes, some mystic power to which I would like to say ‘Thank You’.

Any message for the readers?

I love all of them. I write only because they read my work. I owe them a lot.

Q: Thanks for your time, will meet again. Wish you good luck for your forthcoming novels.

Thanks a lot.

(Interviewed by Alfaz Khan, editor at Best Fiction Book)

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