Interview
With Rohini Singh
Why don’t
you begin by sharing a little about yourself.
I am the first female science fiction writer from the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean. I have a BSc in computing and I have been employed in the Information Technology field for over eleven years now in the area of software development, web and database development and administration.
You've
recently release a science fiction novel, The
Time Manipulator's Son. Can you tell us a bit about the
book?
The book is for pre-teens to young adults. I have
introduced a brand new world in a distant galaxy, where the sky is a different
colour each day of the week. Species such as biclopses, flykinds, steamhounds,
blockheads, and earthlings (including Trinidadians) all coexist under two and a
half moons.
The story line centers around three twelve year old
boys who were considered outcasts among their peers. These boys came together
under unusual circumstances to solve a mystery. This union helped these boys
to accept themselves for who they are and they were able to overcome their
differences, hence the book touches on the sensitive and worldwide subjects of
bullying and diversity.
The book was rated as a #1 Hot New Release on Amazon.com.
What is it, as a
writer, that appeals to you most about the science fiction genre?
As a child, I was always
fascinated by the diverse worlds and realities that go beyond the boundaries of
reality, where anything is possible. I
especially admire the works of Gene Roddenberry.
When writing The Time
Manipulator's Son, did you find anything about the process surprising or difficult?
Writing the book was not difficult for me. The plot came
quite easily after looking at some of the young students at a high school where
my sister was a teacher. The idea popped
into my head: what if kids of different species came together for a common
cause in an alternate world?
Do have any
interesting facts or stories to tell about the book, or an anecdote about
writing it?
The book features the culture,
language, folklore and food from Trinidad.
These were incorporated into a futuristic world and I also mirrored our
multi-cultural society.
What is
your greatest challenge as a writer, and as an author?
Building an audience with social media was my biggest
challenge, especially since I was never active in social media before. Also,
reaching the younger readers was not available through social media.
Who has
inspired you as an author?
Enid Blyton, Stephen King, Ray
Bradbury, Jules Verne, Michael Crichton. Authors from Trinidad include,
Michael Anthony, Samuel Selvon and Vidya Naipaul.
What do you
enjoy when you’re not busy writing?
Looking at football (English, Spanish and Italian league
championships), reading, and taking in a good movie.
What’s next for you?
Hopefully, to continue writing a four part series in “The
Time Manipulator’s Son”. I already have the plots for each of the books planned
out.
You can find more about the author and her books at her website:
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