Conversation with Ritika Dawalia, author of The Modern Rhyme

Q How did you come up with the title of your book? I wanted the title of my poetry book to resonate with audience of all age groups as the themes are universal and "The Modern Rhyme" fit right in. Q What inspired you to write this book? I wanted the title of my poetry book to resonate with audience of all age groups as the themes are universal and "The Modern Rhyme" fit right in. Q What inspired you to write this book? My personal experiences and experiences of those around me and my intention to capture the complexity of different emotions inspired me to write this poetry book. Q Among all themes and topics, why did you choose this one in particular? I chose to write a poetry book on the various emotions that one feels while going through life as emotions are at the heart of many things in life. They inspire us to do things, and to change and be better. Q What personal experiences have shaped your writing the most? I have always had an inclination towards reading a variety of things - from poetry, to articles, to newspaper, song lyrics. All these have collectively shaped my writing.

Q What does being a published author mean to you, beyond seeing your words in print? Being a published author means my work will last for time to come and is not accessible to people worldwide not just in digital form but in the form of a physical book which has a certain charm to it. Q What can we, as readers expect from this book? As a reader, you can expect a lot of relatable poetry in the book that is sure to inspire you even if in the tiniest of ways. Q How do you expect your readers to use this book optimally? This book can be used by the readers as a light read when they want to to take a break from the analytics that the daily life requires from us. It will give the readers, a soft place to feel a range of emotions.