The Treasure Syndicate by Jatin Kuberkar
~ Book Tour ~
18th to 20th November
About the Book:
When Kaliyug resolved to enter Aryavatra, and encountered the lats Pandav, king a curse gave the world it's first 'Nidhi-Palak' or The Guardian of treasure Troves in the form of Lord Kuber's mortal son, Suta. In time, the Guardian bloodline scattered all over the world. Acharya Agnihotri is an astrologer. He searches for hidden treasures, to fulfill his destiny as a 'Nidhi-Palak'. Dr. Mahesh secretly finances missions for Acharya. Kumar is favored by unfathomable luck.. Jabbar is a legendary digger, and Srikanth is just a common man. United, they form the Treasure Syndicate, always a team of five; a motley mix with an uncanny balance. Bound by the elaborate framework of coincidence, destiny, and fate, the mission of the syndicate is not a cakewalk. The danger is real, and the conditions are never favorable. A hunting past awaits Acharya's team, as the Kaliyug threatens to turn the mission upside down.
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1. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
It happened over a period of 15 years. The very first story I have ‘created’ was at a birthday party where I was assigned to look after a group of children. I narrated them a story that instantly flashed in my mind and everyone, including me was spelled bound.
After that, I started a blog and started writing stories for children. At the same time, random inspirations from the street of Hyderabad attracted me. There I began with compiling my observations which eventually turned out to be my first book – While I Was Waiting.
The response for the book encouraged me to write more… it instilled the confidence in me that I could write interesting stuff.
2. How long does it take you to write a book?
I think it takes more time to edit and get the book published, than it take to actually write a book. I have developed a phased approach (thanks to my job) in writing. First comes the outline, then the character sketches followed by the first draft. And then, I deliberately leave it like that for a few days. For some reason, I think this allows the idea to mature. Then, one fine day, I pick it up and re-read. The work on it continues only if I can reconnect to it…
The current book, ‘The Treasure Syndicate’ took more than 2 years to shape up.
3. What is your work schedule like when you're writing?
No set schedules. I have to alone to write, that is a rule for me! So, mostly weekends and late nights.
4. What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I don’t hesitate to use different language when writing. Meaning, I just write whatever comes to my mind…I just let it flow. Eventually, some such lines stay forever in the book!
5. Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?
The source of ideas is unknown but as far as the information is concerned, there are many resources I use other than the internet.
- I read subject matter related to the concept I am writing on.
- I keep talking and debating with my friends to know their perspectives.
- If I need to seek professional advice, I take it from a professional.
- Visiting places surely can help defining your ideas better.
6. When did you write your first book and how old were you?
I was 24 when I wrote my first book.
7. What do you like to do when you're not writing?
I read, play with my son, watch movies and make toys for children.
8. What does your family think of your writing?
They think I am a creature from a different planet or I am born with a twisted DNA! 😊 I am the only writer/reader/story teller in a large circle of blood relatives. They all think that I am specially blessed and that I should continue using it to the maximum possible extent.
9. What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
“Writing a book is like connecting with the divine, but marketing it is just business as usual”
For the mortal world, I pretend to be a Software Engineer who works hard (or hardly?) in the hours of a day. I am the guy next door, a hard core Harry Potter fan and a movie buff. I literally ‘live’ every movie, I have strong opinions about its content and I hate it when a movie based on an interesting concept is messed up for the sake of commercial value. I enjoy watching cartoon shows (doremon, dora and Choota Bheem) with my son. I never get bored of listen to the endless chatter of my wife. When I’m not writing, I make toys for children.
But beyond the boundaries of this ‘cholesterol rich’ coil, I am a rider of rapturous thoughts. I am a thinker, a philosopher, a seeker, a story-teller, a writer, a wanderer and every other thing that a thought can be. At times some of these figments fire out of my thoughtful bowl and command me to write, muse, create, recreate, destroy…EXPRESS!
Who Am I? I have been asking this question to myself since 33 years, and I got a different answer always. Sometimes I get confused and think, am I asking the right question to seek the correct answer? or may be that am I missing the whole fantastic universal drama around me while I am busy finding an answer to an irrelevant question?
Does the answer even matter?
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