Ask the Author: Sumedha V. Ojha

“Ask me a question.” Sumedha V. Ojha

Answered Questions (8)

Sort By:
Loading big
An error occurred while sorting questions for author Sumedha V. Ojha.
Sumedha V. Ojha Yes, indeed! Have just finished the manuscript so it should be out sometime this year!
Sumedha V. Ojha Yes, indeed! In fact the sequel is 80% done and should be out next year from Roli Books! Do keep an eye out for it!
Sumedha V. Ojha From the Mauryan Empire. From the Arthashastra of Chanakya and details of the administration of the Mauryan Empire.
Sumedha V. Ojha The past inspires me, history excites me; I want to make it live on the pages of a book as it lives in my imagination.
Sumedha V. Ojha I am working on a sequel to the book Urnabhih. This book , the first in the series, is based on the events after the ascension of Chandragupta Maurya to the throne of Magadha and tells the story of the expansion of his empire within the boundaries of what are now India and Pakistan. The next one will follow the adventures of the protagonists Misrakesi and Pushymitra after this and also relate the story of how the bounds of the empire reach Afghanistan.
Sumedha V. Ojha Be passionate, know your subject and do what inspires you. Work hard and write everyday, application of chair to butt method, no short cuts. Take frustration in your stride and never give up.
Sumedha V. Ojha Living in the past, where I belong without feeling guilty!
Sumedha V. Ojha That's a good question! My trick is music. I write on ancient India and my tastes are classical so my solace is in Hindustani Classical, D V Paluskar. Kishori Amonkar never cease to inspire and I hum the Geeta Govinda as a talisman.

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more