India is a curious place that still preserves the past, religions, and its history. No matter how modern India becomes, it is still very much an old country.
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When I am writing, I focus 100 percent on my writing. Then, by the time I'm half way through the book, I'm already thinking about the ending.Anita Desai
My style of writing is to allow the story to unfold on its own. I try not to structure my work too rigidly.
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The book begins and ends with the visits to give the impression of a tunnel into their ancestors and family history. I believe in going backwards into the past - I felt I was digging a tunnel back to the past.
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