Krishnasish Jana interview with Amit Pandey
Krishnasish Jana is currently
pursuing his B.Tech degree from KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. He has been
published by Penguin. He has won many online literary events, and published on
online portals. He is also an artist, and is currently working on his own
graphic novel as writer and sketch-artist. ‘THE PAINTBRUSH’ is his first novel
which is currently being edited. He also plans to publish his own anthology of
short stories and poems that revolve around the neglected corners of human life
in rural parts of the country.He is an avid reader, and an
active blogger.
Amit- Hello Krishnasish, tell us
something about you. How did you start writing?
Krishnasish- I am an engineering student.
I am from
Kharagpur. I started writing in 2005, when I was a little kid. I was in the
fifth standard. I had to write a poem for my school magazine. I remember the
first time I had rhymed ‘sky’ with ‘high’. I had felt exhilarated. That feeling
was necessary, I believe. I still feel it.
Amit- An Engineer and a writer. What’s
next?
Krishnasish- I have no idea what’s next. Yes, I have a
few plans. Plans regarding a graphic novel. And for that I need a team. It’s a
distant dream. And dreams evolve with time. I’ll just have to be patient.
Amit- There is a Quote “Behind every man’s
success there is a woman”. But who is/are behind the success of yours?
Krishnasish- My mother,
without a doubt. She’s the only God besides my father who says “you don’t have to” when I stoop down to
touch her feet.
Amit- Tell us something about the book and
your story/poem.
Krishnasish- The anthology is
about last wishes, and I cannot wait to read all the wonderful stories and
poems contributed by so many talented writers. It feels good to be a part of
something so beautiful. My story is about a father and his family.
Amit- What are your expectations from
the book?
Krishnasish- I believe it will
do well. It all depends on the readers and how they feel about it once the last
leaf is turned. This book will prove to be a good platform. This is an honest
effort. Let’s hope for the best.
Amit- How is your experience with
publishers?
Krishnasish- Some experiences
were sweet, and some bitter. I have been in contact with international
publishers and literary agents as well. The experiences eventually made me
aware of the processes, the necessities, and most importantly the ways of
improving oneself.
Amit- Your favourite book and
author?
Krishnasish- Khaled Hosseini’s
‘The Kite Runner’, and pretty much everything by Satyajit Ray.
Amit- Is there a message in your
story?
Krishnasish- Tough. There is
something, yes, but I wouldn’t call it a ‘message’.
Amit- Is there any other genre that
you would work on in future?
Krishnasish- I haven’t really
thought about it. If something tugs at the right cords of my heart, I will go
ahead with it.
Amit- And the last one, tell us something
about your upcoming books and works?
Krishnasish- There are a few
other anthologies lined up. My first novel ‘The Paintbrush’ is currently being
edited, and hopefully it will see the light of the day by next year. I am
currently working on a few stories which I plan to weave into one anthology.
He can be followed at: www.krishnasishjana.blogspot.in
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