The Mind Creative SEP 2013
TMC: You are an accountant by profession. What inspired you to write? When did you start writing? BHUPEN: Before I answer your question I would like to express my thanks to whatever makes me write. Also at the end of the day it is about publishing and getting an audience. Getting back to your question. One night about ten years ago I was very restless. The only thing I could think of doing was do some writing. I wrote a short story. I did feel a rest in my voice. Accounting is about numbers. Writing is about emotional values where 1 plus 1 can become anything one wants it to be. Red rest. Let me explain these last two words.. At the end of each of my answers I will add a few colour words. Your readers may enjoy putting these together which makes a minute poem.
Photograph: Mel Anderson
TMC: Do you prefer a particular type of writing? For example, would you rather indulge in poetry than prose?
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