Sahil Rajput Interview – Roll no 77 – A Half love

Sahil Rajput completed B.tech in computer science and engineering from kurukshetra university. He is currently preparing for CDSE(Combine defence services examination).

What inspired you to start writing?

I never thought about a writing a book but it all happened because my heart. I am a diehard fan of Chetan Bhagat and love to read his books. I still remember it was last day of 1^st semester when I read 2 states (my first experience with novels) and that novel was only reason for my writing.

What did you like to read when you were a boy?

To be very frank I hate books before college. To read any book you need patience and time which I didn’t had.

What is the greatest challenge in writing a book?

Writing a book is not an easy task.it required lots of imagination, patience and time. What I faced during writing process was to put my ass on a single place for hours and days.

How much research do you do before writing the book?

Well, I didn’t have any research before writing. I imagined the whole plot in my mind and then wrote it on paper but I research a lot after completion of the book. Writing is passion but publishing is business. I research about the publishing industry, how they work, what are the chance of failure of the book, what is the difference between traditional publishers and self-publishers etc.

What motivated you to write the book “Roll no 77-A Half love?

“Being an author is not my fault, it all happened because of my heart”

Before writing the Roll no 77-A Half love I had many plots in my mind but was confused about the finalization of the plot then a tragedy happened with me. I got a breakup with my girlfriend or friend I don’t know what I call her. So I decided to write on my life.

Can you tell us more about your latest book “Roll no 77- A Half love”

Love has no religion, caste, language or race but Indian scenario is different. If you want to marry a girl then it’s mandatory that you both have same religion, caste or race. If both satisfy these qualities then only they will be allow to love. Rudra loves Avni like anything but Avni was very orthodox regarding inter caste marriage and she refused Rudra’s proposal because she thought Rudra belongs to Some other caste and her parents will never accept him. The story is about how Rudra get his love.

How did you come up with the idea of writing romantic fiction genre book?

It’s all happened because of her.

Who are your favorite’s authors?

Chetan Bhagat & Amish.

How much time do you dedicate writing on a daily basis?

Well writing need lots of time and I am also preparing for CDSE (combine defence services examination) so I divided my days in two half’s. In first half I prepared for examination and in second half I write.