A conclusion to an interview with Ruskin Bond
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Ruskin Bond was one of the main highlights of the Sharjah Book Fair this year, his exclusive interview with Manipal University.
Question 1 – How did your passion for writing begin?
Answer 1(Mr. Ruskin Bond) – In school actually, I was found of reading, so gradually it started and I wanted to emulate my favorite authors and become a writer and by the time I left school , I was writing and getting published too and my first novel came out when I was 17.
Question 2 – You have been writing for quite a long time, what you think about the upcoming young authors?
Answer 2 – Even though there are so many now, in different genres of writing with fresh ideas, it’s good to see them being serious about writing. Most of them will get establishes and some maybe not, so it’s also a matter of chance that plays a part and of course talent matters.
Question 3 – Nature is a widely covered part of your writing, why so?
Answer 3 – Yes nature is a topic which I write about a lot , flower and fauna especially up in the hills; living in the hills for so long has made nature a part of my life and its thus it gets reflected in my writing.
Question 4 – What do you have to say about the reading habits that have changed because of the digital age?
Answer 4 –I believe it’s just a saying, I think there are far more people reading today, particularly who are educated and can read; their number has increased through the years.
Question 5 – From all the books that you have written, which is your personal favorite?
Answer 5 – It’s very hard to, some of my short stories and your first novel can sometimes be your favorite.
Question 6 – What is your favorite genre to write about?
Answer 6 – Although I have written a lot of novels and poetries but perhaps I am best at writing short stories.
Question 7 – Any message you will like to give to the students out there?
Answer 7 – Good luck to all, and don’t be discouraged, there are times of disappointment but keep trying to succeed at whatever you do.
Interview by Nazia Fatma
Question 1 – How did your passion for writing begin?
Answer 1(Mr. Ruskin Bond) – In school actually, I was found of reading, so gradually it started and I wanted to emulate my favorite authors and become a writer and by the time I left school , I was writing and getting published too and my first novel came out when I was 17.
Question 2 – You have been writing for quite a long time, what you think about the upcoming young authors?
Answer 2 – Even though there are so many now, in different genres of writing with fresh ideas, it’s good to see them being serious about writing. Most of them will get establishes and some maybe not, so it’s also a matter of chance that plays a part and of course talent matters.
Question 3 – Nature is a widely covered part of your writing, why so?
Answer 3 – Yes nature is a topic which I write about a lot , flower and fauna especially up in the hills; living in the hills for so long has made nature a part of my life and its thus it gets reflected in my writing.
Question 4 – What do you have to say about the reading habits that have changed because of the digital age?
Answer 4 –I believe it’s just a saying, I think there are far more people reading today, particularly who are educated and can read; their number has increased through the years.
Question 5 – From all the books that you have written, which is your personal favorite?
Answer 5 – It’s very hard to, some of my short stories and your first novel can sometimes be your favorite.
Question 6 – What is your favorite genre to write about?
Answer 6 – Although I have written a lot of novels and poetries but perhaps I am best at writing short stories.
Question 7 – Any message you will like to give to the students out there?
Answer 7 – Good luck to all, and don’t be discouraged, there are times of disappointment but keep trying to succeed at whatever you do.
Interview by Nazia Fatma
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