I was a businessman for 16 years of my life, so when I started writing, I wanted to keep my literary identity separate.

Mythology works... because Indians have been bred on myths.

I don't care if my books don't sell abroad; we have a large enough market in our country. I write for Indian readers.

I believe that every writer evolves with every successive novel. I view myself as work-in-progress.

I want my writing to reach people. I don't write for a market. I write from my heart, something that appeals to me. The marketing, segmenting etc., can be done by your publisher, not you.

I want to be remembered as a storyteller more than someone who had something meaningful to say.

Worry is like a rocking chair; it keeps you in motion but gets you nowhere