​Behind the Shadows: In Conversation with Seema Chauhan the Author of Sara Aur Drawani Haweli

Que 1. Congratulations on your debut! What inspired you to choose horror as your first genre, especially in Hindi literature?

Ans. Thank you for the good wishes.When it comes to writing, I enjoy exploring every genre. However, horror, thriller, suspense, and mystery are my absolute favorites. I find immense joy in reading these genres, but writing them is even more exciting for me. They keep my imagination alive and challenge me to create gripping stories that captivate readers. For me, these are the most fascinating genres, and since readers love them as much as I do, I chose to write in them.

Que 2. How did the idea for Sara Aur Drawani haweli come about, and what makes this book special?

Ans. This idea stemmed from the stories I heard in childhood, back then, whenever stories were told, everyone spoke of superheroes, never superwomen. That is why I wanted to write the story of a brave girl who battles her fears and emerges victorious. From this vision, ‘Sara’ was born a character who was loved by everyone. What makes this book special is its story featuring emotional turmoil and chilling moments balanced with the lighthearted humor often found in ordinary families.

Que 3. Tell us more about the story of your book ” Sara Aur Drawani Haweli”!

Ans. “Sara aur Drawani Haweli” is the story of a brave girl named Sara, a reporter by profession. who visits her grandmother’s house (her mother’s mom) to move on from the stresses of her work, the story revolves around the turmoil that unfolds in her life there.

Que 4. How much time did it take you to finish this book?

Ans. It took two years to create “Sara aur Drawani Haweli,” and its sequel is also set to be released this year.

Que 5. On which platforms is your book Sara aur Drawani Haweli available?

Ans. My book is available on Amazon, Flipkart, and Google Books!

Que 6. Sometimes scary books can have a negative effect, is there anything like that in this book too?

Ans. No, it’s nothing like that, my story teaches how to overcome fear. It teaches people that even when something bad happens to us, there is often some good hidden within it.

Que 7. Now, let’s talk about your publishers. How did you manage to secure a publishing house? It usually takes people quite a long time to get their books published.

Ans. You could call it my good fortune, I became associated with ‘Let’s Write Publication’ quite some time ago and have contributed as a co-author to several of their books. Having known them for four years, I had complete confidence that I would find exactly the kind of book I envisioned here. I had been following their work, and their dedication to the craft is truly commendable, that is why I chose them to publish my book. I would like to express my gratitude to the publication’s owner, Fiza Ma’am, and her entire team!

Que 8. Who supported the most in this journey?

Ans. I started this journey alone, when I began, I never imagined I would reach this milestone, but it is all due to the Almighty’s grace.Today, through this platform, I would like to express my gratitude first to God, then to my mother, and finally to all my friends, especially Jyoti basra, aniketa singh, ankush bharti, paromita das for standing by me.

Que 9. How do you view your writing journey?

Ans. I view it as a blessing from the Almighty, my kalam is a gift from Him, and I am grateful for it. I have seen and learned so much along this journey! I have also made wonderful friends on this path people I deeply respect and who always make me feel special.

Que 10. Tell us about your upcoming projects.

Ans. As I mentioned earlier, there is the sequel to Sara aur Drawani Haveli coming out this year, following that, there are titles like The Dark Night, Messages from the Angels, and several others currently on my mind, all of which I will bring to you one by one!