I discovered Nikita while looking for new Hindi poets and stumbled across her book, “Sangam.” I later learned that it was her second book after ‘Goonj’, and the rest is history. She is not only an author but also an avid reader and book blogger. She recently released her new book, “Eternals,” so I decided to conduct an interview with her. Well, I must say, it was hard to reach her for it, but once we met and she answered all my questions, I must say, “Boy, oh boy,” it was worth all my hard work. So here goes our conversation.
Me: I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to have a conversation with you, but I understand you have a short time so I’ll to the chase. So my first question is when did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
Nikita: Actually, figuring out the exact time when I want to be a writer is very difficult. Because somewhere I always wanted to be an author; from my school days.
Writing, literature, and poetry, always used to excite me, but we live in a society where education, career, and living come before our dreams. Therefore, the dream of becoming a writer was somewhere left behind in the past, but when I focussed on reading besides academics, back in 2018 following the routine reading my sister, the appetency to create my own book grew fervently.
Me. So, I would like to know how long it does takes you to write a book?
Nikita: Well, it depends on the book I am writing & the timing when I start writing the book.
There is no exact duration for writing a book, at least for me. For example; I took around one year to write my debut. I published my second book in a span of 3-6 months. A similar case was with the third one and for my fourth and the latest book, “Eternals”, It took me less than one month.
Recently, it made space in the top 50 books in the Kindle Store under the category Religion & Spirituality.
Me: What is your work schedule like when you’re writing?
Nikita: Generally, I write at night whether I have a hectic schedule or have free time. Though I love writing at any hour of the day, I prefer to write at midnight.
Me: What would you say is an interesting quirk in your writing journey?
Nikita: I would say it was the juncture when I was planning to publish my debut book. I was just a student and had no income source like others.
Above this, I wanted to surprise my family by being a published author, so I didn’t ask my parents for financial help to publish my writing.
Thus, I borrowed the publishing package amount, published my book and later refunded that from book sales and secondary sources of my income.
Me: Where do you get information or ideas for your books?
Nikita: There is nothing like getting information for my books, but yeah, I get ideas from the surrounding. I observe people around me, their condition, life, and state. With careful analysis, I try to pen down the emotions effectively.
My writing has no specific theme. I mean, I write about multiple subjects. I love to explore new things through my writing. In general, I write about everything that inspires me to write. Be it Supreme God, Devotion, Love, Nature, Society, Pain, etc.
Unlike my poetry collections, the information, ideas, inspiration, and all the things came from the holy scripture; the speech of Lord Krishna, Srimad Bhagwat Gita.
Me: When did you write your first book and how old were you?
Nikita: If I talk about my writing journey, I started it with social media. Later, I wrote my first poem there, namely, Ishwar. The poem got immense love from the audience.
I used to conduct demand sessions; you may call it as I started writing what the public demanded.
As you know, “Appreciation is always a source of Inspiration”. By the overwhelming response, I was inspired to write my debut, Goonj, which is a Hindi poetry collection later published on 10 April 2019.
Conclusively, it took me about 2 years to write my first book.
Me: What do you like to do when you’re not writing?
Nikita: This question makes me smile. Well, Reading is the answer.
Me: What does your family think of your writing?
Nikita: They are happy with my writing, they always inspire me to interact with people, to go out and promote my books, to write more graciously, and wish for my success.
They always stand beside me to support my dreams and to be a strong independent woman.
Me: What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
Nikita: In creating my book, the most surprising thing, I would say, was my decisions.
Generally, prior to any of my published books, I had no thought that I would create one or that I had plans that I would write the particular book.
By the grace of God, opportunity knocked by any means; be it appreciation (At the time of Goonj; my debut), be it my efforts to encourage Hindi Literature (For Sangam; My 2nd book and the First anthology), be it an invitation (at the time of my 3rd book & the 2nd anthology namely Punar Sangam); noted, you may call it appreciation again. Finally, the eagerness to spread the great wisdom of the eternal truth (reason for the creation of Eternals; my 4th and the latest book). I just go as my Karma allows and I become an author of the reader’s choice.
For all this, I bow down to the almighty; Lord Krishna, who is the cause of all causes.
Me: Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are they?
Nikita: Firstly, my gratitude to you for considering me a person who can suggest you be a better writer. It’s an honor for me.
Well, it is not a suggestion, it is a kind of guide you can say; I want to share in response that writes what you feel, experience, or what inspires you. Write what is able to create knowledge, inspire people and help them to move towards the truth.
Because beautiful things never ask for attention. Rest, it is totally up to you what you want to present to your readers.
In the end, thank you for having me.
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This was such a beautiful heart to heart interview. Totally loved reading it.
My honour
She looks so simple & humble. I liked the interview-both Q & A.
Good to know about her writing journey & her thoughts. I would like to read her first & second book.
Best luck.
Your views are lovely. I would love guide you for my first and second book even other; you can buy them in paperback or in e-book format (kindle) on Amazon. The Amazon link Moni provided at the end of the interview will help you to reach my books easily. Love from other side ❤️
What a lovely interview, actually imagined watching the whole talk. She definitely loves writing her hard work and where shez reached says it all.
Nice one Moni… something totally different from you this time. Unfortunately I hadn’t heard of Nikita before reading this interview. Although I am not much of a believer, I have read the Bhagwad Gita and continue to do so.. It would be interesting to read her take on the life lessons.
Glad to know about your curiosity for my writing. Moni shared amazon link, you can go ahead with that for reading my books
Nikita is one such poetess who I can blindly call as a future star of poetry world. Her poetry makes one feel good and yes is inspirational. Loved the way you set the interview questions Monidipa and Niki’s answers are awesome too. Got to know many things from this interview
Truly Inspiring. Just love ❤️
Thanks for bringing up a nice interview with the author Nikita rajpoot and made us to know about her writing journey.
I am glad you like it
Interesting interview with a poetry writer. Interviews always interest me as they give insights about the author behind the words they have penned.
Your interest is plausible, indeed.
This was an interesting interview and had many things for us bloggers and wanna be authors to learn from. Good questions and very honest answers.
So sweet of you
I did not know about Nikita. I always love to read the journey of any established writer. Poetry also has such a big volume I didn’t know because I am not that much in poetry section. I do like to write them She is so humble and like the way she give advice on being a good writer.
I am glad you like my advice. Hope to see you as my fellow writer or poet
It is so fascinating to read about a writer’s journey. Can easily identify with Nikita, when she talks about the priorities that bog down the growth of a writer. Sandy N Vyjay
Yes, because experience teaches more than action.
Both the questions and the answers were interesting to read. Her writing and her ideas are interesting to learn about. I will check the amazon link you shared.
Exciting ❤️ looking forward for your views once you read
This is the first time I got to know about the author. Lovely interview. I agree with her that education and a stable job is always given priority. I will surely check out her books.
Happy to know. Yeah, debuts are always special whether it is to hear about someone for the first or to do anything for the first time. Thanks for the love ❤️
That’s an amazing interview! I specially loved her advise, write to create knowledge and inspire others to move ahead. Loved it! I do not read Hindi literature so have missed her books. But will read Eternals.
Sure I assure you will love it. Also I am greatful that Moni consider me for such a big advice. I am happy I can inspire even a single poet or writer with my advice to write and choose writing as his or her career.
I am not an author but I always enjoy reading author interviews. The back stories as always as delightful as the books themselves. Looking forward to checking out her books.
I am delighted to feel the warmth of your words and your interest in my books. Thank You. Check out the link, Moni provided in the end.
That title alone gave me chills. So true and as a Stay-At-Home-Mom, I somehow can relate on that as I think on the importance of focusing on raising my daughters is compared to what the society dictates us to do/be which is to focus on career and earn a living. This interview is a breathe of fresh air which everyone should have access to reading and contemplate on. Great one!
Blessed to see such responses. Sending love to you and your daughter. I wish you will find a way to do what you want to do.
This interview made me smile 🙂 Such a refreshing set of questions, and such an honest bunch of answers.
“Honesty is the best policy”, many say but I applies it to my life as a major principle of my work. Thank you for the cheerful words
That was an interesting interview! I love talking to authors… being a published author has been my dream. I love that she writes at midnight…. literally burns the midnight oil.
I heard somewhere, “If it matters to you, you will find a way”. I am just following the proverb. Thank you for appreaciation
I keep looking for new Hindi authors. however it is often a tough job. thank you for introducing Nikita. how she financed her first book is very inspiring. Attagirl!
My pleasure that you love the idea
she sounds so genuine and humble at heart, agree with her thoughts on poetry. How come I haven’t seen here looks on kindle I am going to search her books now and definitely give them a read. Thank you for sharing this
People like you inspire us the poets like me to write more gracefully.
She seems very humble and honest. I liked the interview-both Q & A.
Good to know about her writing journey & her thoughts on it. I will surely read her book.
Thank You
Lovely interview. And it is nice to see you interview a writer when you yourself are such a good mini story writer. Nikita’s love for writing come across in the chat. Though i don’t read much Hindi, the recent Elements sounds like a good read.
Aww! It’s lovely to find your interest in my book but I want to correct you, It is “Eternals” not “Elements”. You can find it in Amazon Kindle. Have a Read. Thank You ❤️
A delightful interaction to read!