Mr. Devi Raghuvashi was born in Mathura, India, the birth place of Lord Krishna and completed his Engineering Degree(B.E.) in Electrical Engineering. After working with big companies for 40 years, he ventured on a writing career. Love on Ventilator is his first book—an odd love story. So far he has authored 10 books. His latest and eleventh book “The Woman of Substance RUKSAAR” is going to be published by Literoma Publishing Services in the month of March, 2019. The Serene Wordsmith(TSW): When did you first think about venturing into writing? How difficult was your transition period?
Mr. Raghuvashi: The day, I bade goodbye to my 40 year’s of active Engineering assignment, there were few options to avoid vacuum of life, writing was first one of them which I religiously followed. The transition was very easy as the purpose was to write out of passion and not for a monetary gains.
TSW: So far you have authored ten books. How do you get ideas for your books?
Mr. Raghuvashi: Yes, my ten books are published. I am by nature a keen observer of things around. If i notice anything or anybody doing something out of box, I plan to put it on paper. Trust me, most of my books either have me somewhere as one of the characters or if someone’s character impresses me, I write. Not necessary the plot remains same till end . It changes during the course of writing but basic character content remains in the book.
TSW: Tell us something about your upcoming book “The Woman of Substance RUKSAAR”.
Mr. Raghuvashi: Rukhsaar is an incredible woman from a very affluent family background, married to a commoner who also rose to become a judge, became physically handicapped. Rukhsaar pushed his wheel chair everywhere whether a music concert or a marriage party. For her, Humanity was the biggest religion. She established one of the best music academy and event management company. She was a self contained woman far away from the feelings of sufferings and jot.
TSW: What’s the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex?
Mr. Raghuvashi: Control of words during intimacy scenes, give me a good food of thought.
TSW: On an average how long does it takes you to write a book? Mr. Raghuvashi: It takes me roughly two and half months to complete the book of app 125 to 140 pages stopped.
TSW: Who is your favorite character from “The woman of Substance RUKSAAR”?
Mr. Raghuvashi: It’s like asking a father who is his favourite kid but yes even he has some soft corner to some. In Rukhsaar The Woman Of Substance, Rukhsaar is my favoured character as she has gone under so many difficult phases of life and she has practically forgotten the difference between sufferings and joy.
Mr. Raghuvashi: Yes, my ten books are published. I am by nature a keen observer of things around. If i notice anything or anybody doing something out of box, I plan to put it on paper. Trust me, most of my books either have me somewhere as one of the characters or if someone’s character impresses me, I write. Not necessary the plot remains same till end . It changes during the course of writing but basic character content remains in the book.
TSW: Tell us something about your upcoming book “The Woman of Substance RUKSAAR”.
Mr. Raghuvashi: Rukhsaar is an incredible woman from a very affluent family background, married to a commoner who also rose to become a judge, became physically handicapped. Rukhsaar pushed his wheel chair everywhere whether a music concert or a marriage party. For her, Humanity was the biggest religion. She established one of the best music academy and event management company. She was a self contained woman far away from the feelings of sufferings and jot.
TSW: What’s the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex?
Mr. Raghuvashi: Control of words during intimacy scenes, give me a good food of thought.
TSW: On an average how long does it takes you to write a book? Mr. Raghuvashi: It takes me roughly two and half months to complete the book of app 125 to 140 pages stopped.
TSW: Who is your favorite character from “The woman of Substance RUKSAAR”?
Mr. Raghuvashi: It’s like asking a father who is his favourite kid but yes even he has some soft corner to some. In Rukhsaar The Woman Of Substance, Rukhsaar is my favoured character as she has gone under so many difficult phases of life and she has practically forgotten the difference between sufferings and joy.
TSW: Of all the books you have penned which is your favourite and why?
Mr. Raghuvashi: It’s again a difficult question like asking a father his favourite kid. Mohini The Tigress has been my best book as a revenge story with a message that women have to defend them themselves against oppression and they have to become independent and strong. Rukhsaar might take over.
TSW: What is the most challenging part while you are writing a draft? How do you overcome it?
Mr. Raghuvashi: The start and the end of my books are the biggest challenges and i devote my full might and time to make it worth reading.
TSW: How often do you read book reviews? How do you deal with negetive reviews?
Mr. Raghuvashi: Reviews reading is my habit.Negative reviews give me strength to rectify the reason for reader’s disappointment. It’s their prerogative to write. I am happy that they read at least.
TSW: Who’s the one author(dead or alive) with whom you would like to have dinner with?
Mr. Raghuvashi: I would love to have a dinner date with Amish to learn and understand how he made SHIVA a tribal leader a MAHADEV and also how did he digest a discussion between RAM and his brother feeling happy about a non-vegetarian feast when they were chasing a deer.
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