Recently I read a book named “Wadiya Singh visits planet Sparkle” and everything about the book was cool such as its story, artwork, writing style, characters and narration. But something that surprised me more than that was the age of the author of the book, Annant Mittal, who is just 8 years old. Writing such a positive and motivating book at this age has been a wonderful fact which I don’t get to see often in my reading journey. This made me curious to know more about Annant and hence I sent him some questions for interview. I finally have the answer which I want to share with all my readers so that you can support him and read his beautiful book.
Hi Annant, how do you feel after becoming an author and publishing a book?
I’m extremely happy, excited and truly grateful. Now, I’m even more motivated to continue my journey in writing.
Since when are you writing?
I started writing short notes for my mother, on her birthday or as part of treasure hunt when I was about 5 years old. From then on, I started exploring writing short essays about how my day was and sometimes short rhyming poems. When I was about 7, I wrote a story about Wadiya Singh which my parents really appreciated and it became my first published work, ‘Wadiya Singh and the Incredible Sikander’. Since then, I’ve maintained a journal and often write my thoughts and ideas.
Do you remember the 1st piece that you had written? Can you share with us what it was related to?
The first proper essay that I wrote was about animals, specifically about a black racoon. His trials and his journey through the deep dark forest. I love happy endings so everything worked out great in the end. The fun part was writing about his difficult journey.
Tell us something about the inspiration behind what made you think and write about "Wadiya Singh visits planet Sparkle".
I had to write a short assignment on aliens at school. After writing it, I completely forgot about it and last year during the lockdown I found it while looking for something. That’s when I started building on it and included Wadiya Singh and eventually it lead to ‘Wadiya Singh visits Planet sparkle’.
How did you develop the character of "Zazoo"? Did you take any reference from movies or books or you imagined completely by yourself?
For me, Zazoo is an extension of who I am. Right from his hairstyle to his love for science and technology, he is everything I am and aspire to be. Since he is an alien from another planet, I wanted him to look different yet fun.
We saw that you have talked about caring for planet in your book. How do you try at your personal level to take care of the same?
In my house and at school, we are taught to be as eco-friendly as possible. For example, I don’t use plastic or foil paper at all. I try and recycle a lot, be it with paper or card boards. I don’t use the shower, instead use buckets. I use bamboo tooth brush, seed pencils, steel straws and segregate my waste. I also love growing plants at home.
What are you going to write in your next book? Can you please share with us?
Somethings should be a surprise. Don’t you think so?
Stay tuned…
Any message for the readers who are picking your book and enjoying the same?
Enjoy the world of books and your life will always be magical.
Most importantly, Stay Wadiya
Thanks.
WRITING BUDDHA
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