F.A.Q.

FAQs

Are you stalking me? Because that would be super.
- Ryan Reynolds

Are you published?
In adult romance, yes. Check out my adult fiction persona at Tessquinn.com. As for YA romance, I’m still doing edits. If you take your index finger and your thumb and try to put them as close together without touching, that’s how close i am to getting my YA published…lol.



What do you write?
I write young adult romance novels. My first novel that is out right now is multi-cultural themed. The main character is a first generation Indian girl and that’s all I can really say. I love writing all types of young adult romance novels, though. Multi-cultural is just one type.



What’s your day job?
That’s a great question that I wish I could summarize quickly. Lol. I’m a law school student at Hofstra School of Law. I work as a law clerk part time in a private law firm. I do some remote reading for a literary agent. I sometimes teach classical Indian dance to kids. Most importantly, I’m a writer!



When did you start writing?
You see, the problem is that my memory kinda sucks. All I know is that I used to put together novels in elementary school. I’d color the covers and draw pictures. I wrote sequels to my favorite children books and later, to my favorite young adult books. When I really got into a steady obsession with reading, I’d write continuations to the Nancy Drew mysteries that I piled on my bedside table. The short answer? A long time ago.



What’s with all the music and poetry, Nisha?
Funny you ask. I’m really dedicated and passionate about the arts. It also contributes to a lot of the brainstorming exercises that I do for my story ideas. I make playlists for my books, I write about subjects in photographs I see, and I write poetry to release the sharp bursts of creative energy that I go through. I then hone whatever my initial product is into a longer piece of fiction. The worst is when I’m feeling creative at 2 A.M. Not fun.



So you get your ideas from music and poetry?
Yeah…and the voices in my head. My imaginary friends Bubba, Clymenestra and Jose are helpful, too.



What advice do you have for other writers who want to get published?
I’m not the almighty voice of reason on this subject, but I can tell you what I’ve been told and what I’ve experienced: Read what you want to write, and write what you want to write. Trial and error is the name of the game. Practice makes perfect. Do what you love and love what you do. Read my quotes section under ‘for writers’ to see what some other authors say about the craft.



I have this great story idea. Can you read/write it for me?
Alas, no. Sorry. I have my own ideas and stories. As you can already tell, I’m a busy woman! If you do want someone to read your stuff, form your own critique group and read each other’s work. And sorry again, but I already have my own critique group.