A conversation with Dr Ankita Sapan Marjadi, author of Knock Knock, let’s talk, published by Bluerose Publishers
1. Who or what inspired you to write the book? I had a miscarriage at 7.5 months of pregnancy, precisely 2 days after a grand baby shower function. I was shell shocked and numbed with the mental agony of not even getting a valid reason for losing my baby. Six months into depression, I conceived again with my elder daughter. I was this time so very anxious with each passing day. To battle my anxieties and to keep a positive mind set, I started writing to my unborn. I use to talk to my baby in womb about whatever I felt like. This was something that was very special and to my amazement my rainbow girl is exactly like I have penned. Going back to mythologies our scriptures are full of stories which prove this time and again that whatever you think during pregnancy or whatever you teach your baby in womb they will follow. Finally after delivering my second baby I thought of taking this ahead by penning down good qualities for the mom to be to read which will be beneficial to both the mom and baby duo. Pregnancy is roller coaster of emotions and tapping the right ones is very essential. This book is to make that experience happier and easier.
2. What kind of feedback are you expecting? I am already happy with the coming feedback. The response is wonderful and the need of translation in local languages was something which was in demand. So I am currently working on the same. Pregnancy is something most of the women experience once in a lifetime and to make this experience worthwhile this book is written. I am very excited as obviously this book can be useful for many mothers across the country. 3. How long did it take for you to write the book? It took around 6 months. 4. Are you working on any upcoming books? Currently I am working on the translations. The next one would probably be a fiction and on parenting.
1. Who or what inspired you to write the book?
I had a miscarriage at 7.5 months of pregnancy, precisely 2 days after a grand baby shower function. I was shell shocked and numbed with the mental agony of not even getting a valid reason for losing my baby. Six months into depression, I conceived again with my elder daughter. I was this time so very anxious with each passing day. To battle my anxieties and to keep a positive mind set, I started writing to my unborn. I use to talk to my baby in womb about whatever I felt like. This was something that was very special and to my amazement my rainbow girl is exactly like I have penned. Going back to mythologies our scriptures are full of stories which prove this time and again that whatever you think during pregnancy or whatever you teach your baby in womb they will follow. Finally after delivering my second baby I thought of taking this ahead by penning down good qualities for the mom to be to read which will be beneficial to both the mom and baby duo. Pregnancy is roller coaster of emotions and tapping the right ones is very essential. This book is to make that experience happier and easier.
2. What kind of feedback are you expecting?
I am already happy with the coming feedback. The response is wonderful and the need of translation in local languages was something which was in demand. So I am currently working on the same. Pregnancy is something most of the women experience once in a lifetime and to make this experience worthwhile this book is written. I am very excited as obviously this book can be useful for many mothers across the country.
3. How long did it take for you to write the book?
It took around 6 months.
4. Are you working on any upcoming books?
Currently I am working on the translations. The next one would probably be a fiction and on parenting.