An Interview with Author Suvalagna Chandra – Mesmerizing Melodies

An Interview with Author Suvalagna Chandra – Mesmerizing Melodies

Suvalagna Chandra is an aspiring author, an IT Professional, a BCA Graduate, alumna of SPHS and WBUT, and an individual who has strong belief in humanity..

Suvalagna has tried to write the poems in a manner that every age group can understand and appreciate them. Be it about life, love, longing, and death, the author has covered almost all the spheres of poetry and has gone into great depth. I am sure readers will enjoy the book.

An Interview with Author Suvalagna Chandra

The Literature Times: What inspired you to become an author and write Mesmerizing Melodies?

Suvalagna Chandra: It feels like writing is in me since my birth. Since my childhood days, I am good in writing and imagination. My passion for English language is deep and the depth went into such an extent that in turn gave birth to a book called Mesmerising Melodies.

The Literature Times: How did you decide on the themes and topics for your poems?

Suvalagna Chandra: Since I can imagine a lot, so making poems came into my mind and as days passed by new topics cropped up and I made it a target to cover all the genres of life and after-life.

The Literature Times: What was your creative process like when writing Mesmerizing Melodies?

Suvalagna Chandra: Nothing as such. The process is automatic which is inborne in poets since their birth!

The Literature Times: How did you choose the illustrations to accompany your poems?

Suvalagna Chandra: I matched the illustrations with my poems, that’s it.

The Literature Times: How has your background in IT influenced your writing style?

Suvalagna Chandra: My background in IT has nothing to do with my becoming an author and poet. Writing is my passion and I’m an IT professional.

The Literature Times: What was your favorite poem to write in Mesmerizing Melodies, and why?

Suvalagna Chandra: Love Letter is my favourite poem out of all them. It totally describes an appropriate love letter from top to bottom.

The Literature Times: Can you share with us the story behind the poem “Father”?

Suvalagna Chandra: Father is my inspiration and like an umbrella. Writing for father or parents is an honour.

The Literature Times: Who are some of your biggest influences when it comes to poetry and writing?

Suvalagna Chandra: My late grandfather used to write poems as well. May be I got this talent from him.

The Literature Times: How do you hope readers will connect with your book?

Suvalagna Chandra: It is upto the readers how they connect with my book. I am open to any feedback.

The Literature Times: How do you balance writing poetry with your professional career?

Suvalagna Chandra: At night when sleep doesn’t come, I write poems.

The Literature Times: What advice do you have for aspiring writers and poets?

Suvalagna Chandra: Don’t keep your mind blank, in your free time try to write or make poems.

The Literature Times: What was the biggest challenge you faced while writing Mesmerizing Melodies?

Suvalagna Chandra: I faced no such challenges but yes, I made a target to finish writing the book within a timeframe and reaching that goal was too tough.

The Literature Times: How has the feedback been from readers so far?

Suvalagna Chandra: Fortunately, I received no negative feedback till date. All the mesmerising feedback!

The Literature Times: Are there any upcoming projects or works that you are currently working on?

Suvalagna Chandra: Let me keep it a secret!

The Literature Times: What do you hope readers take away from reading Mesmerizing Melodies?

Suvalagna Chandra: Readers will find this book worthy of reading as it covers all aspects of life. They will understand what love is, what pain and departure is, and many other feelings. Thank you.

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