Ask the Author: Hari Parameshwar
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Hari Parameshwar
Thanks for your reviews Nishtha!
Yes, the next is a surrealistic work exposing the hidden layers of every man’s inner persona. A psychic fiction that swings from the lowermost level of a depressed mind to the upmost altitude of anxiety, is another experiment, deviating far from traditional novels. More later.
Yes, the next is a surrealistic work exposing the hidden layers of every man’s inner persona. A psychic fiction that swings from the lowermost level of a depressed mind to the upmost altitude of anxiety, is another experiment, deviating far from traditional novels. More later.
Hari Parameshwar
I believe, as a reader, that a book should give us in return more than the worth of time that we invest in reading it. In today’s busy world, time is the scarcest resource. If I’ve to spare 10 or 15 hours reading a book, for me, that time could be spent creatively in many other ways as well. So, if a book fails in giving me back the worth of my time, I would be a dissatisfied soul.
At the same time, it’s important to accept the fact that all books are not for everyone. Our like or dislike need not be an indication of the real worth of the book. Reader experience is a psychic process, depending many of our internal attributes. Occasionally it could be the outcome of our perceptions against our expectations. A book that is of our ‘five star’ liking could turn terrible for someone else. So, it's better to be selective, exploring a little bit about the book, checking the views of those who share our interest and liking, and maybe taking a quick flip through (in stores) or going through a sample chapter (online), before buying a book. Cost of a book can be too trivial compared to the cost of our 10-15 hours!
Regarding the second part of the question, about Chase of Choices, it’s true that the book unveils many universal laws of life, in the context of the story, which could turn insightful for the readers. But it’s certainly not a book that deals with the psychology of intuition. If you are looking for such a book, you must try my first book, Many Paths Many Answers. Chase of Choices has full of life, in its true sense, spoken truthfully, and thus, most of the readers like those nuggets at the end of the chapters which may facilitate as a keyhole to peep in to one’s own life, in a detached manner. Still, there are a few who feel those summations hinder the flow of story. Some readers said they ignored those nuggets while reading, as they were too engrossed in the story, and revisited them later, after finishing the book. That’s how the reader perspective varies. I am happy that it has so far lived up to the expectations of 90% of the readers, as what you see from the reviews.
At the same time, it’s important to accept the fact that all books are not for everyone. Our like or dislike need not be an indication of the real worth of the book. Reader experience is a psychic process, depending many of our internal attributes. Occasionally it could be the outcome of our perceptions against our expectations. A book that is of our ‘five star’ liking could turn terrible for someone else. So, it's better to be selective, exploring a little bit about the book, checking the views of those who share our interest and liking, and maybe taking a quick flip through (in stores) or going through a sample chapter (online), before buying a book. Cost of a book can be too trivial compared to the cost of our 10-15 hours!
Regarding the second part of the question, about Chase of Choices, it’s true that the book unveils many universal laws of life, in the context of the story, which could turn insightful for the readers. But it’s certainly not a book that deals with the psychology of intuition. If you are looking for such a book, you must try my first book, Many Paths Many Answers. Chase of Choices has full of life, in its true sense, spoken truthfully, and thus, most of the readers like those nuggets at the end of the chapters which may facilitate as a keyhole to peep in to one’s own life, in a detached manner. Still, there are a few who feel those summations hinder the flow of story. Some readers said they ignored those nuggets while reading, as they were too engrossed in the story, and revisited them later, after finishing the book. That’s how the reader perspective varies. I am happy that it has so far lived up to the expectations of 90% of the readers, as what you see from the reviews.
Hari Parameshwar
1. Read, read, read, read... ...read and write.
2. Read, read.... read what you have written.
3. Edit, review, edit, review, edit... until you feel it's written by someone, not you, thus able to detach you from your work.
4. Read, edit, review..., till you feel contented.
5. Ask a friend to read it!
6. Accept the feedback!
7. Go to step 4.
8. Ask someone else to read it.
9. Go to step 6.
10. Ask again someone, a stranger this time, to read it.
11. Go to step 9. (See the progress! You have moved from step 4 to step 9 now! Isn't it great?)
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13.
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67. Dare for a submission.
68. Accept the rejection.
69. Submit to another publisher.
70.
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103. Consider a major structural change as all your dream publishers have either rejected your work or unresponsive.
104. Search new publishers (consider literary agents and publishers abroad too...) and continue with your submissions.
105.
106.
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159. Someone accepts your manuscript!
This is not the end. The story begins here. Beginning of new concerns, new experiences, new pains and trauma...
And if you still keep writing, you are passionate about it.
1. Read, read, read, read... ...read and write.
2. Read, read.... read what you have written.
3. Edit, review, edit, review, edit... until you feel it's written by someone, not you, thus able to detach you from your work.
4. Read, edit, review..., till you feel contented.
5. Ask a friend to read it!
6. Accept the feedback!
7. Go to step 4.
8. Ask someone else to read it.
9. Go to step 6.
10. Ask again someone, a stranger this time, to read it.
11. Go to step 9. (See the progress! You have moved from step 4 to step 9 now! Isn't it great?)
12.
13.
...
...
67. Dare for a submission.
68. Accept the rejection.
69. Submit to another publisher.
70.
...
...
103. Consider a major structural change as all your dream publishers have either rejected your work or unresponsive.
104. Search new publishers (consider literary agents and publishers abroad too...) and continue with your submissions.
105.
106.
....
....
....
159. Someone accepts your manuscript!
This is not the end. The story begins here. Beginning of new concerns, new experiences, new pains and trauma...
And if you still keep writing, you are passionate about it.
Hari Parameshwar
You can test your ability to endure (if you don't enjoy) the extremes edges of anxiety and depression!
Hari Parameshwar
I am yet to experience it!
I am yet to experience it!
Hari Parameshwar
A Mystical Fiction, unveiled the hidden truths about ethical management of business and the need to balance three inherent human qualities to strike a deal with life's conspiracies.
A Mystical Fiction, unveiled the hidden truths about ethical management of business and the need to balance three inherent human qualities to strike a deal with life's conspiracies.
Hari Parameshwar
Compelled, in my continuing strive to keep my mental basket a bit empty.
Compelled, in my continuing strive to keep my mental basket a bit empty.
Hari Parameshwar
Real life experience.
Real life experience.
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