Q & A with Author Astha Mittal | She & He | #CelebratingWomen
Author Astha Mittal is an avid traveler, chef, painter and an artist! The multi-talented persona is an engineering grad who is now living her dream life! I got the opportunity to interview her for my #celebratingwomen series* and, through which, I am sure we will learn a lot from the author. 😊 The book ‘She & He’ is a beautiful manifestation of love! There are quotes and short instances between She & He. The series portrays the various stages in a man-woman relationship. Infatuation, attraction, attachment, detachment, the chase, the hurt, joy, pleasure, and yearnings…the snippets have it all!
So, without any further delay, lets dive in…
Tell us more about your journey, from the time you decided to write the book and the process of penning it down?
A. I began writing at a very young age, the need to express came when I wanted to say something & there came this form of expression. Writing is very pious to me, it has saved my life, giving me a life of compassion & truth. The relationships today is the inspiration for the book. I am a keen observer that made me see the change in the man-woman dynamics over many years. How love has changed in the times we live today.
The book speaks about love, relationships, and yearning. What aspects of the book do you think the readers will find the most lovable?
A. I personally feel we have one life but are supposed to be living many lives in one. As a person we change each day with new experiences, new thoughts, the horizon broadens and one should let one follow the path. The path, the heart desires, the heart aches for, sings for! This book does that for you. You read from anywhere and it gives you a feeling of belongingness.
Is there any specific reason for the decision to self-publish the book? Did you face any challenges during the process self-publish?
A. Self-publishing is liberating and its a myth that it costs a lost. I decided to do it by self for I wanted it to look like a piece of love. A gorgeous, well done, aesthetically sound, a Handcrafted art piece. Challenges are many! But what’s a life without challenges 🙂
How can aspiring authors decide whether to opt for the regular publishing system or self-publish their work?
A. After a few rejections, one shall know the answer by themselves 🙂 But never be disheartened. Never.
Is copyrighting the book necessary before the publishing process?
A. No. Sadly copyrighting in India is a tough thing to do. Also, it ain’t necessary but more so it ain’t that easy.
There are many writers who aspire to become an author someday, what is the one thing that you would like to share with them?
A. Believe. Believe in yourself. Don’t compromise on the truth of your heart.
What’s next in store for your readers?
A. It is a ‘She & He’ cookbook, based on love recipes.
Any special message for the readers of my blog?
A. MAY THERE BE LOVE IN YOUR LIFE! Hope you enjoy reading it & allow love to make a place in your heart.
Some Quotes from the book!
She was such a page turner,
He became his permanent bookmark.
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He was miserable without her and she was miserable without him,
Neither of them accepted so,
They chose misery over one another.
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She reads his old messages every day.
He writes her an unsent, new one every day
So this was a fun yet enlightening Q & A with Author Astha Mittal. 🙂 If you wish to know more about the book, please click link below:
She & He by Author Astha Mittal
If you’d like a copy of the book, you can write an email to mittalastha11@gmail.com
There are a lot more interesting interviews, and collaborations coming up! March is a special month indeed 🙂 Comment below and let me know if you are keen to know more about the book! Or have already read it!
#CelebratingWomen Series is a fun series that I initiated last year wherein a lot of renowned, interesting and women achievers are honored, interviewed, written about, mentioned and more importantly celebrated throughout the month! Last year I received a tremendous response that encouraged me to continue with it this year too 🙂 I have roped in some really incredible women and even men this time! Stay tuned 🙂
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Inspiring!! I would love to read the book 🙂 Thanks Meghana
Sure thing Sweta! You must read <3 It is a lovely book...
This is insightful. The snippets you have shared really do give a feeling of belongingness.
I like when she says… I believe you have one life but are supposed to be living many lives in one.
Well written … Kudos to the author!
I would have loved to know, is this a collection of her writings over a span of time? If yes, then what is the period?
Thank you, Santosh! The snippets were to build up for this article 🙂 And, I asked your question to the author… These are written over a span of 4 years. Each snippet is a full story that has been said in this story! <3