In this week's Behind the Book, Dr. Ravi Bhatia discusses Let's Quiz Kid: Volume 2, sharing his passion for quizzing, the research behind 500 questions about India, and how fun fact boxes add a new dimension to the learning experience.
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Every book has a story that begins long before it reaches the reader.
Behind every finished manuscript are ideas, experiences, moments of inspiration, and countless hours of writing, revising, and refining.
Although readers discover the finished book, they rarely get the opportunity to hear directly from the author about the journey behind it.
That is what inspired Behind the Book.
This interview series brings readers closer to the authors behind the books they read. Through a common set of questions, each author shares the inspiration behind one of their books, the experiences that shaped it, the challenges they faced while writing, and what they hope readers will take away after turning the final page.
My aim is to create a space where readers can discover not only books worth reading but also the people, stories, and experiences that brought those books to life.
Whether you are a reader looking for your next book, an aspiring writer curious about the writing journey, or someone who simply enjoys learning about the creative process, I hope these conversations offer something meaningful.
I look forward to sharing inspiring conversations with authors and the stories behind their books.
Welcome to Behind the Book.
Author Interviews
Behind the Book: A Conversation with Dr. Ravi Bhatia
What inspired a paediatrician and lifelong quiz enthusiast to write a book of 500 questions about India? In this edition of Behind the Book, Dr. Ravi Bhatia shares his passion for quizzing, the research behind Let’s Quiz Kid: Volume 1, and his hopes for young...
Read MoreBehind the Book: A Conversation with Yogesh Gupta
In this edition of Behind the Book, Yogesh Gupta talks about Living With Happiness: My Journey of Living, Learning & Finding Joy Within, the inspiration behind writing it, the experiences that shaped it, and what he hopes readers will take away from the book.
Read MoreBehind the Book: A Conversation with Divya Jyoti Munjal
In this edition of Behind the Book, Divya Jyoti Munjal talks about Journal Publishing Behind the Scenes: Systems, KPIs and the Illusion of Progress, the experiences that inspired it, the recurring operational issues it explores, and how the book looks beyond workflows and KPIs to...
Read MoreBehind the Book: A Conversation with Vibhor Bijoy
In this edition of Behind the Book, Vibhor Bijoy talks about I Shall Keep Your Promise Alive, a romantic suspense novel about love, relationships, and promises set against the backdrop of a political crisis. He shares what inspired the story, the emotional challenge of developing...
Read MoreBehind the Book: A Conversation with Ashish Rastogi
In this edition of Behind the Book, Ashish Rastogi shares the story behind These Lies Between Us, a contemporary LGBTQ+ romance inspired by conversations around marriage equality. He talks about writing complex relationships, creating a found family, and using romance fiction to explore identity, acceptance,...
Read MoreBehind the Book: A Conversation with Arun Srinivasan
In this edition of Behind the Book, Arun Srinivasan shares how a simple question from his niece inspired Money Tales for Young Minds. He talks about using stories and everyday situations to make money concepts easier for children to understand and encouraging them to ask...
Read MoreBehind the Book: A Conversation with Dr. Sona Sharma
In this edition of Behind the Book, Dr. Sona Sharma shares the real-life story behind Mandeep Meets Mandeep, a book that brings together medicine, blood stem cell donation, environmental concerns, and the remarkable journeys of two men named Mandeep.
Read MoreBehind the Book: A Conversation with Inderpreet Kaur Uppal
In this edition of Behind the Book, Inderpreet Kaur Uppal shares the inspiration behind Generously Yours: His Gift from Beyond, a story of love, loss, resilience, and the unexpected turns life can take. She also talks about bringing the story’s setting to life and what...
Read MoreBehind the Book: A Conversation with Pooja Sehgal Malhotra
In this edition of Behind the Book, Pooja Sehgal Malhotra shares the story behind Close Enough To Hold, a slow-burn romance set in 1990s Jalandhar, and talks about first love, nostalgia, imperfect characters, and the experiences that shaped the book.
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