Author’s Corner: With Shakti Salgaokar

In the ‘Author’s Corner’ series we shine the spotlight on promising first-time female authors. Hope you enjoy reading some fun facts about them!

Shakti Salgaokar is the author of Imperfect Mr. Right, a contemporary romance novel which makes for a light and entertaining read.

If you had not become a writer, what would you have been? 

What is the best thing about being a published author?

Waking up to emails, tweets and Facebook messages from readers that passionately talk about your book. 

What is the hardest thing about writing a book?

Convincing others that you don’t have multiple personality disorder and that your characters are in fact characters and not some imaginary friends you’ve been hanging out with! 

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If you were a man, would there be anything different about your book?

If I were a man, the book would be called Imperfect Ms. Right.

Who was the first to read your book? What was their first reaction?

My classmates at the University of Sussex, who were keen on seeing a Bollywood dance in the narrative.

One book you would love to have written?

Hard to pick one! But I would love to write like Margaret Atwood. I love the fact that her stories explore many different levels through what seems like a fairly simple story.

Future literary plans?

A few new projects are hovering around in the corners of my mind, and I am working on a cookbook. Talks are on to get Imperfect Mr Right on the silver screen, fingers crossed!

Thanks Shakti! We’ll keep our fingers crossed too!

*Photo credit: Shakti Salgoakar

Now dear readers a book giveaway for you!
Answer this question: “What is the one thing that would turn a perfect Mr.(or Ms.) Right into Mr.(or Ms.) Wrong for you?” 

Just leave your answer as a comment below – and one winner will get a copy of Imperfect Mr. Right signed by Shakti!

Please note: Only 1 comment per person. The book can only be sent to a valid address in India. Giveaway closes on 9 AM IST 4th June 2012.

So what are you waiting for? Comment away!

Update: Giveaway closed. We have a winner!

Shakti has chosen Rush’s comment as the prize-winning one! Congrats Rush! Please mail your postal address and contact number to [email protected] and you’ll get your author-signed copy of Imperfect Mr.Right soon.

Thanks for participating everyone and stay tuned for more such exciting giveaways!

Previous Interviews in Author’s Corner:

Himani Vashishta of Princess of Falcons

Lata Gwalani of Incognito

Nina Godiwalla of Suits

Urvashi Gulia of My Way Is The Highway

Kiran Manral of The Reluctant Detective

Ameera Al Hakawati of Desperate In Dubai

Judy Balan of Two Fates

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