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Hi Friends,
I have with me today Adite Banerjie, the author of the bestselling M&B novel, The Indian Tycoon’s Marriage Deal.
Adite Banerjie is a screenwriter based in New Delhi, India. She turned romance author when her first Harlequin romance, The Indian Tycoon’s Marriage Deal, released in 2013. Her second book, Trouble Has a New Name, comes out in July 2014. She loves to travel, read, watch movies and play with her Irish Setter when she’s not stuck to her computer struggling with her current WIP.
Welcome to Njkinny’s World of Books, Adite!
Q1. In one
sentence, what is your book The Indian Tycoon’s Marriage Deal about?
sentence, what is your book The Indian Tycoon’s Marriage Deal about?
It’s about Maya
who wants revenge against the man who destroyed her family but then she falls
in love with her enemy’s son—how will she reconcile her love with her desire
for justice? Oops…that’s one VERY long sentence! 🙂
who wants revenge against the man who destroyed her family but then she falls
in love with her enemy’s son—how will she reconcile her love with her desire
for justice? Oops…that’s one VERY long sentence! 🙂
Q2. When did
it come out? Who is the Publisher? Any notable awards or praise for it?
it come out? Who is the Publisher? Any notable awards or praise for it?
It was
released by Harlequin India in September 2013. Honestly speaking, I’m blown
away by the fact that people actually bought my book, read it and got back to
say that they liked it. I just hope it’s not just a case of beginner’s luck.
Fingers crossed!
released by Harlequin India in September 2013. Honestly speaking, I’m blown
away by the fact that people actually bought my book, read it and got back to
say that they liked it. I just hope it’s not just a case of beginner’s luck.
Fingers crossed!
Q3. What
inspired you to write this book?
inspired you to write this book?
I’d enteredthe Harlequin Aspiring Authors contest in 2012 for which I needed to submit a
2000 word short story. Since revenge is a popular theme in M&B stories, I
decided to pick that theme for my entry.
Q4. How did
you get your first break as an author?
you get your first break as an author?
I was one of
the winners of the Harlequin Aspiring Authors contest. That led to the
opportunity of developing the short story into a full length novel.
the winners of the Harlequin Aspiring Authors contest. That led to the
opportunity of developing the short story into a full length novel.
Q5. What has
been the biggest surprise or learning experience you’ve seen through the
process of seeing your book(s) get published?
been the biggest surprise or learning experience you’ve seen through the
process of seeing your book(s) get published?
Writing a
romance is very very hard! Having been an avid M&B reader, I always felt
writing one would be a breeze. But when I got down to it, I found out just how
wrong I was. Thankfully, I had a wonderful editor to guide me through the
process. And did I mention how hard it is to actually write a romance? 🙂
romance is very very hard! Having been an avid M&B reader, I always felt
writing one would be a breeze. But when I got down to it, I found out just how
wrong I was. Thankfully, I had a wonderful editor to guide me through the
process. And did I mention how hard it is to actually write a romance? 🙂
Q6. Tell me
about a fun moment or proud experience you’ve had with your book and readers
since the book got published.
about a fun moment or proud experience you’ve had with your book and readers
since the book got published.
Oh, I have had
a bunch of lovely emails from readers that I shall always cherish. But I think
the most fun letter was the one where a reader told me why she prefers reading
a Western M&B to an Indian romance…because it’s not too close to home and
while you can still get the romance part of it, you don’t need to worry about
the nitty-gritty. That’s not to say she didn’t enjoy my book. But it was a
great insight, namely, romance readers want their escapist fix!
a bunch of lovely emails from readers that I shall always cherish. But I think
the most fun letter was the one where a reader told me why she prefers reading
a Western M&B to an Indian romance…because it’s not too close to home and
while you can still get the romance part of it, you don’t need to worry about
the nitty-gritty. That’s not to say she didn’t enjoy my book. But it was a
great insight, namely, romance readers want their escapist fix!
Q7. What are
you doing to reach out to readers and book enthusiasts?
you doing to reach out to readers and book enthusiasts?
Connecting
with readers and book lovers has become quite easy, thanks to Facebook, Twitter
and other social media sites. I also connect with book bloggers and reviewers
who have been extremely supportive and have helped in spreading the word about
my book. And this is my cue to say a huge thanks to you for hosting me on your
blog and for your lovely review!
with readers and book lovers has become quite easy, thanks to Facebook, Twitter
and other social media sites. I also connect with book bloggers and reviewers
who have been extremely supportive and have helped in spreading the word about
my book. And this is my cue to say a huge thanks to you for hosting me on your
blog and for your lovely review!
Q8. What is
the one thing that you hope readers take away after reading your book?
the one thing that you hope readers take away after reading your book?
If there is
one message in my book, that would be: we can choose to be better or to be
bitter; we all make our own destiny.
one message in my book, that would be: we can choose to be better or to be
bitter; we all make our own destiny.
Q9. If someone
were to tell you one thing before you started writing, what do you wish it had
been?
were to tell you one thing before you started writing, what do you wish it had
been?
That the
process of writing a manuscript to seeing your book in the stores is a very long journey and you need to have
the patience of a saint! 😀
process of writing a manuscript to seeing your book in the stores is a very long journey and you need to have
the patience of a saint! 😀
Q10. What is
your overall impression of the writing industry? Any advice you would like to
give to the aspiring authors?
your overall impression of the writing industry? Any advice you would like to
give to the aspiring authors?
Publishing is
an extremely competitive business. If you want to get your book published, you
have to take the time out to study the craft of storytelling and hone your writing
skills so that your manuscript is the best it can be.
an extremely competitive business. If you want to get your book published, you
have to take the time out to study the craft of storytelling and hone your writing
skills so that your manuscript is the best it can be.
Q11. Where can
people find you on the Internet?
people find you on the Internet?
On my website:
http://aditebanerjie.com
http://aditebanerjie.com
On Facebook: https://facebook.com/AditeBanerjieWriter
On Pinterest: http://pinterest/aditebanerjie
On Twitter:
@adite
@adite
Q12. What’s
next up for you, writing-wise?
next up for you, writing-wise?
My second
romance title, “Trouble has a New Name”, also being published by Harlequin
India, hits the stands in July this year. And I have started working on Book #3
which is a romantic-thriller.
romance title, “Trouble has a New Name”, also being published by Harlequin
India, hits the stands in July this year. And I have started working on Book #3
which is a romantic-thriller.
Q13. A quick Rapid Fire Round with you. 🙂
Tea or coffee? Coffee any day!
Books or movies on books? First
the book, then the movie!
the book, then the movie!
love at first sight or love after courtship? Love at first sight.
candle light dinner or beach side dinner? Beach side dinner
romance or mystery? Both! 🙂
Thanks for taking time out from your very busy schedule to talk to us, Adite!
Njkinny’s World of Books wishes you the very best in all your future endeavors and hopes to read more from you in the future. 🙂
Thanks for taking time out from your very busy schedule to talk to us, Adite!
Njkinny’s World of Books wishes you the very best in all your future endeavors and hopes to read more from you in the future. 🙂
Blurb:
Dancing with the enemy
Dancing with the enemy
Krish Dev needs to find a bride and quick! With a marriage arranged by his father looming, Krish finds the key to his freedom in Maya Shome, but is this dazzling beauty really all she seems…?
Maya has only one thing in mind: revenge. But when the host of the most exclusive high society party asks her to dance what is meant to be an innocent tango, leads to an engagement with Krish—her enemy’s son!
Arranging their own marriage could work to their advantage…if they can resist mixing business with pleasure!
Excerpt:
‘The marriage would be strictly in name only. Or the deal is off.’
Krish laughed. The sound waves reverberated inside her, making her feel all warm and fuzzy.
‘You mean leave sex out of it?’
Krish’s dark eyes seemed to pick out her body vibrations even before she could.
‘Are you absolutely sure about that?’
Maya seethed. She wished she could wipe that all-knowing look off his face. If only she didn’t feel this strong surge of attraction for him—but that was her secret to keep… just one of many.
‘I’m sure you can find a discreet way of taking care of that side of things for yourself.’
He clicked his tongue in mock disapproval. ‘You haven’t been paying attention, jaaneman.’
Maya was back to worrying her lower lip and Krish leaned across the table to run a finger across her mouth.
‘I’ve told you before that I’m a one-woman guy. And I don’t share what’s mine.’
Her lips tingled at this touch even as his words held out a deep, velvety promise that made her breath catch.
Breathe, Maya, breathe! She pulled away and stuttered. ‘I…I mean it… No sex or the deal is off.’
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17903685-the-indian-tycoon-s-marriage-deal?from_search=true
Interesting Interview, NJKinny !!!!! Keep it up …..
Thanks Papa.. 🙂
Awesome interview Nikita & Adite! Loved the Q&A. I enjoyed reading Adite's first book. Looking forward to the next that's coming up in July. Wish you all the best! 🙂
Thanks Sundari..:)
I too am looking forward to Adite's next book…I think its going to be grt! 🙂
Fun fun! I agree completely with you, Adite, that writing is probably more time consuming and harder work than a day job! Looking forward to THANN…give us a sneak peak?