Inside the World of Avata with Harsha Babu

Q: What does being a published author mean to you, beyond seeing your words in print?

It is a sense of accomplishment. The need to do things that i know i am capable of and then to put it out there. I have always wanted the readers to feel something different from the conventional, that starts from the style of writing, and the moment i hear somebody has read my work and they did take something with them from Avata, that's the sense of accomplishment.

Q: What personal experiences have shaped your writing the most?

Personal experiences definitely did play a huge role, i finished the book in 2024, at the time i started the process i was 20, and by the time i finished writing, the way i perceived characters and complex elements that i didn't think of before, i could imagine and bring emotional sides of it to better words for sure. My personal experiences have definitely helped me in more ways than i can tell.

Q: Among all themes and topics, why did you choose this one in particular?

I first began developing an interest in fantasy and thrillers back in 2020. Until then, I mostly stuck to my usual genres, but during that time I started exploring different kinds of content and came across stories that carried a sense of mystery, imagination, and suspense. The way these themes pulled me in was different from anything I had experienced before. Fantasy opened up entire worlds beyond reality, while thrillers kept me on edge with their pace and unpredictability. That unique mix of wonder and intensity immediately caught my attention, and I felt drawn to explore it further. Q: What inspired you to write this book?

I wanted to experiment something new, i was highly inspired by Harry potter and game of thrones with the kind of fantasy and world building done in these plots and the complexity of the characters definitely was something i wanted to challenge myself to. It definitely was one fun ride. Q: How did you come up with the title of your book?

When it came to choosing a title, I wanted something that would preserve the element of suspense while also resonating with the essence of the book. That’s how I arrived at Avata. It isn’t bound by a fixed meaning; rather, it stands as a name that is distinct, intriguing, and open to interpretation. The absence of a direct definition is deliberate, as it invites readers to engage with the story and uncover their own understanding of what Avata signifies. Q: What can we, as readers expect from this book? It is written in an unconventional way to provoke better imagination, it has a lot or twists and turns, leading you to places where you wouldn't expect. There are a lot of characters for you to explore in Avata. This is a very easy going, simple read, Avata is definitely the one which will leave a mark on you. Q: How do you expect your readers to use this book optimally? Everyone is an individual of themselves, use it as it suits you. It's rather a simple, easy read, you can even finish it in days to take it for months. Read and enjoy however that's convenient.