“1942: When British Rule in India was Threatened” is set to define its own legacy in history and research. We discussed the makings of the book with the author Krishna Kumar. Here is some part of the conversation:

1. Akhila Saroha: If you were to describe your book “1942: When British Rule in India was Threatened” in a few words without giving any spoilers, what would those words be?

Krishna Kumar: An analysis of how and why the seeds of destruction of the British Rule were put.

2. Akhila Saroha: What advice would you give to budding writers who may be planning to write in the same genre as “1942: When British Rule in India was Threatened”?

Krishna Kumar: Research and cross check.

3. Akhila Saroha: Do you think you have conveyed all you had in mind through “1942: When British Rule in India was Threatened,” or do you feel that there is more to come from your pen on the same subject that the book explores? How much research/revisions it took to write the book before you approved the final draft?

Krishna Kumar: Yes I will be covering Indian Freedom Struggle in a separate book soon. It took innumerable revisions to keep the book compact.

4. Akhila Saroha: The book may become a sensation in the long run. How is the audience responding to the book? Is it close to the expected response?

Krishna Kumar:

It needs to reach the audience. Some of the comments received on the book are highly encouraging.

5. Akhila Saroha: The book contains scenes that would make the readers emotional too. How did you manage to infuse them with emotions that still keep the text in the natural mode?

Krishna Kumar: I also got emotional many times while writing and in the process of  revision due to the events. Tried best to stay in natural language.

6. Akhila Saroha: How would you describe your literary endeavors and all that went into your making as a writer before “1942: When British Rule in India was Threatened” materialized?

Krishna Kumar: The lifelong study of Indian history, crying while visiting Victoria and Albert Museum and British Museum in London.

7. Akhila Saroha: There are so many unique perspectives in “1942: When British Rule in India was Threatened.” What was the most challenging thing about writing such complexity in a simpler version?

Krishna Kumar: Discovering the reality of the Quit India movement.

8. Akhila Saroha: Even though “1942: When British Rule in India was Threatened” comes from a personal experience with a personal touch, it still keeps you as the narrator uninvolved with the text. How as a writer did you keep that detachment?

Krishna Kumar: I have to be fair to the facts. As I said earlier I have kept my conclusions to a bare minimum and then also have provided citations for these statements.

9. Akhila Saroha: “1942: When British Rule in India was Threatened” is an attractive, easy-to-remember, and catchy title. How did you come up with it?

Krishna Kumar: I had come up with 7 or 8 titles and then this was chosen.

10. I hope that the book breaks records and reaches more readers. I wish you luck with the book.

Krishna Kumar: Thanks for your good wishes.

Knowing you as an Author:

Akhila Saroha: What were the situations that led you to take the pen and explore your capabilities as an Author? Or how has your journey as an author been?

Krishna Kumar: Ambition since child hood and development as described above.

Akhila Saroha: If not a writer, do you see yourself engaging in any other forms of creative streams? Which would it be?

Krishna Kumar: I was in a creative profession but now only focussing on this.

Akhila Saroha: We all have personal favorite authors who even influence our writings. Which ones are yours?

Krishna Kumar: Daniel Silva, Mario Puzo and Indian writers Vikram Sampath, Anuj Dhar and Sanjeev Sanyal’s books are great.

Akhila Saroha: Apart from writing, what are the other activities you are involved in as a person?

Krishna Kumar: Watching old  Hollywood movies, theater and opera.

Akhila Saroha: If you were to sum up your writing journey in one sentence, what would it be?

Krishna Kumar: Fascinating.

Akhila Saroha: How do you see the future of reading and writing since it has gone through tremendous changes from past to present?

Krishna Kumar: The books will go on becoming compact.

Akhila Saroha: In your busy schedule, how do you devote time to writing? Do you allocate a certain number of hours every day? Or how do you manage?

Krishna Kumar: I am retired from business,now time is spent on reading, writing and other activities at my own leisurely pace.

Akhila Saroha: Writer’s Block is an ordinary happening in the writer’s world. How do you overcome it or what do you do when you are going through it?

Krishna Kumar: It is too early to experience this as a writer.

Akhila Saroha: What are some of the dos and donts you follow as a writer?

Krishna Kumar: Nothing to be stated without verification

Akhila Saroha: How was the book publication journey as an experience for you? Are there any guidelines you would like to share for aspiring writers?

Krishna Kumar: Too soon. I am just a novice.