- March 23, 2024
Amirtharaj Selvaraj Talks About His Book “Endwars Vol 2 Dark Conquest ”
About the Author:
Amirtharaj selvaraj is the director of rajam group of companies and is a member of the legislative assembly of Tamilnadu. He completed his schooling from don bosco, egmore, chennai, graduated from sri venkateshwara college of engineering and did his mba from cardiff university. An engineer turned politician, he held the post of state general secretary of tamilnadu youth congress, now he is a all india congress committee member and tuticorin district congress president. Recognising his service to public he was given a chance to contest in 2021 state general elections, in which he won and became a member of legislative assembly from his native srivaikundam constituency, tuticorin district. Now where does a graphic novel come into picture? With an ardent passion for comics and storytelling, he has now turned to publish his debut coming of age, graphic novel that focuses on the protagonist’s psychological turmoil in a fictional world. Furthermore, he started queensland studios to connect with teenagers, excite them with compelling stories, visual media and to promote innovative excellence in young minds.
Exclusive interview with the author
Q: What Inspired You To Write This Book?
A:My interest towards comic books, gaming and the relationship with my dad inspired me to write this book.
Q:What Did You Learn When Writing The Book?
A:I learnt the story arc, character arc, the current interests of the kids, teenagers and adult audiences, panel division, camera angles and how to present a clean entertainment to the current generation youth with a clean story.
Q: Can You Tell Us About The Book?
A: The year is 2105. the forces of G.D.A (global domination alliance) is at war with the peaceful country of nicosia. commander connerstone is sent by the U.F.N (united free nations) army to defend it. Philip, the young son of Nicosia’s president has just learned that commander Connerstone is none other than Angelo, the urban legend of Neopolis who saved the city 15 years ago from the destruction caused by Magoth, a demon from the dark realm. The armies of nicosia and U.F.N lead by commander Connerstone are ready to face the might of Draco’s G.D.A forces.
Q: What Does The Title Mean?
A: The title means End of wars even though darkness wins.
Q:How Long Does It Take You To Write A Book?
A: It will take 6 months for the story writing and 1 year for the execution of the illustrations.
Q: Do You Have Any Suggestions To Help Others To Become A Better Writer? If So, What Are They?
A: Not much of a suggestion but if you are interested and passionate about any particular thing in life and like to tell your perspective of it to the audience start writing and don’t wait for anyone or anything. As you start to write you will learn new things and start evolving to become a better writer.
Q: What Is The Most Difficult Part About Writing For You?
A:The starting process of coming with the main idea and then researching ideas to make it to a whole story that is understandable by readers of all age groups is the most difficult part of writing.
Q:What Does Success Mean To You? What Is The Definition Of Success?
A:I feel success is in the process and experiences of doing something rather than the literal success. At last I should feel content of what I have created and what I have learned and experienced through the creating process.
Q:How Important Is Research To You When Writing A Book?
A:It is one of the most important aspects of writing. I feel that if the research is good the story would mostly be good. Research for a story gives more genuinity and life to a story.
Q: Do You Believe A Book Cover Plays An Important Role In The Selling Process?
A: Yes absolutely since always the first impression is the best impression. If the cover design grabs the attention of the reader there are more chances of him/her buying the book.
Q:How Do Your Book Get Published?
A:I Self Published with the support and service of Orange Books Publication.
Q:Where Do You Get Your Greatest Ideas For Writing?
A:From my real life experiences and the comic, films and stories which I have read, seen and enjoyed.
Q:What Advice Would You Give To Aspiring Authors?
A:If you want to write start writing and everything else will follow, best wishes fellow writers!
This book is published by OrangeBooks Publication. All rights are reserved with the author & the publisher.
