Nitika Sharma Interview Published on: 07, Dec 2021
What are some of your favorite childhood memories?
Childhood is something that i remember as my golden period of life .The memories are still as fresh as daffodil fields .My favourite memory of childhood is playing with my Grandfather and Father in Winters .While Sun embraced white covered mountains back then i being a 4year child was estatic with the small mountain specially made for me to slide down the hill.
While growing up did you, in any way, have any embarrassing moments?There were many embarrassing moments though.I have not decided yet which one would be worth mentioning though .LoL
Were you a big reader as a kid too? If so, what were some of your favorite books then?Yes i was a reader as Kid too .One of the book I liked that time was Oliver Twist
What is it like to live in the Himalayas?What can I say .Do you consider it bragging if i say i live in heaven.
What inspired you to write the poetry novel, A Swing in Heaven?The curiosity to know myself, emotions, feelings, society, thoughts and people around me inspired me to write something that we all can relate to .I believe to have a positive perspective towards life .I wanted to make sure that these thoughts reach out to people and leaves an imprint of positivity on them.
How did you come up with the title of your book, Escaping Vapour of Void?Escaping Vapour of Void as its name suggest escaping the pain passing the numbness or you can say void thus further more enterance to the happiest place .The Title itself is the Path of emotions travelled.
What is some of the best poetry you have written?How Can I Blame
Dried Roses
Wings
That Last Text
A Blink
These are my personal favorites
This poem is something i want people to read.
You
You need to talk
Knowing when to stop
You need to be in power
while looking at the site
from the foundation of tower
You need to work
You need to rest
You need to Love
But yourself first
You need to be strong
When everything goes wrong
You need to Smile
Melt like iron, A fragile
You need to move
You need to stay
Knowing the difference
Creating a way
You need to pray
You need to slay
Clear or Perplex
You need to relax
You need to be everything
Being nothing
You need to be True
You need to be You
I don’t have to put much efforts in writing .Poetry stays in the same House where thoughts resides and emotions strikes.No Time or environment affects my writing although i prefer little silence sometimes
Who was the first reader that reached out to you? What did they say and how did you respond?One of the Global Poetic Community Author reached out to me with some beautiful appreciation .I was delighted ,i thanked him for his kind words and stayed it touch .
Who are some lesser-known modern Indian poets with great writing styles and content?There are many budding writers, Instagram writers etc who have exquisite writing styles and contents .
How do you handle criticism as a writer?I take it as a Constructive feedback and respect other's opinion
In what ways do you try to better understand the craft of writing?I relate to it , I observe it and
Sometimes i dive deeply in search of the origin of poetry Which is the next book you are writing? Give us an insight into it.It would be a poetry book that's for sure .I have not compiled it yet ..
Lastly, what are your thoughts and opinions on AllAuthor and its services?All Author is an excellent platform that helps us as writers and reader to get to know each other .I really appreciate it.
