SOUL SPOKEN — CHAITALI NATH
SOUL SPOKEN — CHAITALI NATH
Adolescence is that time period of person’s life where he/she is generally interpreted as a confused adult or an overgrown child; though this is the ‘misinterpretation’ that needs to be subsided. Teenage is a completely different phase of life – an intermediate between the other two. A person develops in all areas during this phase. A teenager is a different kind of individual – unique and distinctive with intense emotions about all aspects of life, be it love, parents, education, friends or life in general.
This week we’re chatting with Chaitali Nath and talking about her book Soul Spoken. Chaitali, welcome to Martin Matthews Writes!
Thank you for having me!
Tell us a little about yourself first.
I am a young girl of 18. It's been a dream to be an author since I knew how to dream, and it's so beautiful to live that dream. I'm a student of CMSDH, Kolkata, pursuing MBBS from there. Before that, I was in Delhi Public School, Siliguri. It's my first year in college, so wish me luck!
Oh yes, lots of luck to you. I am sure you will do just fine. So, tell us a little about your book.
It's a collection of thoughts and feelings, pure and sincere. All of us are characters in this. It has been written from a teenager’s view on the world and its constituents. After all, the world hasn’t seen how a teenager has seen it. I’ve tried to expose the intricate web of feelings that teenagers come across. The book has three parts – Poems; Quotes, Musings and Open Letters; and Stories. Poems are raw and reflect the feelings of the author vividly. The section of Quotes, Musings and Open Letters is inspiring and thought provoking, something that we all can ponder over. Short-stories concentrate on the creation of mood keeping in mind the storyline.
Intriguing. Where did the idea for this book come from?
The fact that we see so much, yet overlook so much is something that makes me want to capture whatever I can in my words. I know a lot of people will probably overlook something beautiful, and if I can make them experience it through my words, I'll be happy.
Is there a message behind your book that you’re trying to convey to folks?
There are as many messages as one wants to take away from the book. There are innumerable areas to read between the lines. Basically, it's your wish what you want to take away from it.
That sounds about as wide open as they come! Who or what are some of your biggest influences?
I've said this earlier, everything that I see, hear, feel, it's all influence. On top of that, I did take inspiration from Amish's writing style for the author's note in the book.
Tell us what are you currently reading?
A Princess Remembers by Gayatri Devi. It's a beautiful book.
Are you working on another novel? Can you tell us anything about it?
There are two in particular that I'm working on. Both of them involve complexities of human emotions with female protagonists. That's all they have in common. For the rest of it, I guess you'll have to come back when either of them is released.
If you could be anything, what would you be?
I believe I'd be a queen of the yesteryear. I do have a soft spot for royalty, as pretty much everyone does.
If I were to make a biopic on you, who would you like to play your role?
I'm only 18, there's a long way to go, hopefully. But since you're asking, I guess Warina Hussain or Pankhuri Awasthy Rode.
Well, Chaitali, thanks for stopping by and chatting with me today. It’s been fun getting to know you and talking about your book. I wish you the best at college and your writing career!
Thank you so much for having me. It was amazing and refreshing. I would like to chat with you again. Let's hope you do meet me on the release of my next.
CHAITALI NATH
Chaitali Nath was born in 2002 in Kolkata in a doctor’s family. She is a student of Delhi Public School, Siliguri. She loves sincerity, punctuality, honesty and simplicity in life. She likes reading, listening to music, study of religions, nature and tries to find beauty in whatever life has to offer.