About the Author :
Akash Rumade is an author and poet from Roha in Maharashtra. He has been published in many anthologies and literary magazines. He also served as an Editor-in-Chief for YuGen. Currently he is pursuing his Masters in Construction Engineering and Management at Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani. He is also an active member of Rotaract Club of Roha, RID 3131. Jack Kerouac, Pablo Neruda, Charles Bukowski have had an influence over him
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Author's Interview
1. When did you first considered yourself as a 'Writer'?
I had the cliché millenialist beginning as a writer on the platforms like Wattpad and Facebook. People used to appreciate but it still didn’t feel like much. Back in the day my writing style was being influenced by my ego to impress the masses. The day I found my voice which was way past many things was when I considered myself as a Writer.
2.Can you share with us something about the book 'Iztiraar' that isn’t in the blurb?
The short stories in the book weren’t written in a month. Some of the stories go
way back to 2012 when I was a newbie aspiring writer. Through the sands of time my stories matured along with me like an old wine. The setting for most of the stories is semi-urban Konkan region of Maharashtra.
3. What is the key / theme or message in the book?
Since it is an compilation of short stories there is no single core theme or message in the book. Every story has an outcome through which we have been and can relate so that we can move forward wisely.
4. What is the significance of your title?
Iztiraar is an Urdu word meaning Helplessness. Most of the people go through situations in life where they feel some things are inevitable and prove hurdles in their goals which might be emotional or professional. Since the protagonist in most stories go through a series of roller coaster ride of helplessness, I found Iztiraar an apt title to go forward with.
5. Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?
Currently one non fiction book is in the pipeline. It will be about the art of war for engineering exams. The chapters deal with my experience of teaching engineering for last 7 years and how it had an impact on me as well as my students in shaping our lives. Also I am going to give Nano-Wrimo a shot with my conspiracy novel plot involving an underground society based in Mumbai.
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Links for his books
https://www.amazon.in/Sifar-Akash-Rumade-ebook/dp/B07W89KLPY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GBRBIUQ6IKRN&keywords=akash+rumade&qid=1570672942&sprefix=akash+r%2Caps%2C292&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.in/Iztiraar-Akash-Rumade-ebook/dp/B07WHBG3NK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2GBRBIUQ6IKRN&keywords=akash+rumade&qid=1570672942&sprefix=akash+r%2Caps%2C292&sr=8-2
He can be reached at
https://www.facebook.com/Akash-Rumade-106871320717480/
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- Interview by Neharika
