Author Interview with Shweta Gupta.
Our Founder, Palak Chauhan, conducted a small written interview with the author and the best writer, Shweta Gupta. Here is a little sneak peek. About her book, My Rainbow Thoughts.
Q1. What inspired you to choose the title My Rainbow Thoughts for your book?
Ans - I always believe that my WRITE colors can brighten anyone's mood. The myriad emotions penned down reflect the hues of a rainbow. That is beautiful. Each and every poem in my book is a reflection of my thought. It does not have any fixed genre or fictional... Every poem is heartfelt and an experience that I have shared. Be it motherhood or woman-centric. What I felt is on the paper!
Q2. The cover shows a girl in a flowing, colorful dress. What does this figure symbolize in your book?
Ans - This is definitely me... I'm draped in my own feelings and am on my way to spreading the colors to my readers.
Q3. Your book is described as a collection of poems—what kind of emotions or experiences do you explore through them?
Ans - Motherhood is my favourite, and you will surely find a bunch of poems on this topic. As I said, there are many poems on different moods, and hence all my poems are relatable to each one.
Q4. How did you decide on the visual style and artwork used on the cover?
Ans - I wished to have a wanderer girl on the cover. My editor gave me a few choices, and this one depicts my thoughts the best.
Q5. What message do you hope readers take away after reading My Rainbow Thoughts?
Ans - For a good poem, you don't need tough words. My poems use simple vocabulary and deep emotions, which are easily understandable and relatable. My readers will definitely feel what I felt while writing.
Q6. Is this book based more on personal experiences or imagination?
Ans - Totally Personal experience... Nothing fake!
Q7. What age group or type of readers did you have in mind while writing this collection?
Ans - 10 plus
Q8. Which “color” of emotion—joy, sadness, hope, love—do you think dominates your book and why?
Ans - Each poem depicts all these emotions. I can't say any one color... Out of 100 poems, a bouquet of emotions awaits you.
Q9. If your book were a single color from the rainbow, which one would it be, and what would it represent?
Ans - Blue because it's my daughter's favourite color!
Good, Very interesting questions asked and aptly replied by author.All d best.
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