Spotlight On Writers
Vidya Venkataramanan
- Where, do you hail from?
- What is the greatest thing about the place you call home?
To borrow an old saying, home is where the heart is. It meant warm relationships and comfort zones… And lately, peace within me. To be happy in silence, or in the midst of noise, has been a journey, not to a place but within me, and that would qualify as home.
- What turns you on creatively?
Nature and animals! Also, oceans and mountains! Or even day to day occurrences. If anything funny happens, I would love to write a story about it. Or if it is pertaining to emotions or feelings, situations, etc, the ‘word’ alarm goes off in my head!
- What is your favorite word, and can you use it in a poetic sentence?
I love words. I love to pun, to use it in different permutations and combinations. I love the use of transferred epithets too. My inspiration is the Romantic Poets, from Keats to Wordsworth, and P.G. Wodehouse! I use a lot of descriptive imagery too. Depth of meaning with very simple words.
- What is your pet peeve?
Grammar mistakes! Even if I make them!!
- What defines Vidya Venkataramanan?
I am a very happy and positive person. My mother taught me to never let anything bog me down. To build inner strength from adverse situations, through spirituality, and self-belief, was a very strong foundation that she gave me. And for that, I’m very grateful, for it has stood me in good stead! My writing is my greatest strength, for in words I find expression of my soul.
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