28th
May
May
Today I’m really excited to have another Book Bloggers Talk
with blogger Nikita Johri. Nikita is the owner of the blog Njkinny’s World of Books & Stuff and of the book promotions company Njkinny Tours & Promotions. In the last couple of months I’ve been participating in a view of
Nikita’s tours and promotions and she is really a very nice person. So let’s
get to know more about Nikita Johri!
with blogger Nikita Johri. Nikita is the owner of the blog Njkinny’s World of Books & Stuff and of the book promotions company Njkinny Tours & Promotions. In the last couple of months I’ve been participating in a view of
Nikita’s tours and promotions and she is really a very nice person. So let’s
get to know more about Nikita Johri!
The Talk:
Tell me a little more about yourself?
This is such a difficult question to answer. Well, Myname is Nikita. I am a software engineer by qualification and a Blogger
by passion. I love reading, writing, cooking and gardening. Always dreaming and
a bit lazy, you can find me lounged on a chair in my favourite spot in my
garden with either a book or indulged in plotting storylines for books that I
wish to write.
I live in India and have resided all over the country. I
love visiting new places and am fascinated by the history of the place and the
mysteries that it holds!
love visiting new places and am fascinated by the history of the place and the
mysteries that it holds!
To satisfy my creative urges, I started my blog Njkinny’s
World of Books & Stuff where I talk of books, movies, TV, products, my
articles, short stories, beauty secrets, my love for gadgets and almost any and
everything that has in some way motivated me to share my views with my readers.
🙂
World of Books & Stuff where I talk of books, movies, TV, products, my
articles, short stories, beauty secrets, my love for gadgets and almost any and
everything that has in some way motivated me to share my views with my readers.
🙂
I recently learned that both my blogs Njkinny’s World of Books & Stuff and Njkinny Tours & Promotions are nominated for the
#Win15 Blogger awards. Show your love to my blogs by rating them. Drop by
the blogs, Give stars to them by clicking under “Love my Blog? Then Rate
it!” title on the sidebars on the blogs. Thanks!
#Win15 Blogger awards. Show your love to my blogs by rating them. Drop by
the blogs, Give stars to them by clicking under “Love my Blog? Then Rate
it!” title on the sidebars on the blogs. Thanks!
When did you learn about your passion for books?
I don’t remember exactly when I started loving books but
my passion goes as far as I can remember. My family gives importance to overall
learning and so my parents introduced me to good literature right from the
start. I started by listening to my mother’s and grandmother’s stories with a
moral lesson at the end and then before I knew it, I was reciprocating by reading
books and then narrating them the stories that I had read. LOL
my passion goes as far as I can remember. My family gives importance to overall
learning and so my parents introduced me to good literature right from the
start. I started by listening to my mother’s and grandmother’s stories with a
moral lesson at the end and then before I knew it, I was reciprocating by reading
books and then narrating them the stories that I had read. LOL
I used to borrow my non-reading fanatic friends’ library
cards in school so I could get more books to read from the library apart from
the ones I was already getting through my card! Many of my after school
afternoons were spent lost between the pages of books that took me to different
places all across the globe and to different times without even having to set
foot outside. My love for books enriched my childhood and is still enriching my
life!
cards in school so I could get more books to read from the library apart from
the ones I was already getting through my card! Many of my after school
afternoons were spent lost between the pages of books that took me to different
places all across the globe and to different times without even having to set
foot outside. My love for books enriched my childhood and is still enriching my
life!
Which book was your childhood favorite?
Naming one favourite is very difficult. I loved reading
Malgudi Days by RK Narayan, books by Ruskin Bond, Enid Blyton’s mysteries,
Arthur Conan Doyle’ intense mysteries along with Agatha Christie’s memorable
mysteries had me aspiring to become a detective, Premchand’s family stories
taught me a lot about people and classics like the Railway Children, Secret
Garden along with the fairy tales had me wishing for happily-ever-afters for
everyone with a healthy sprinkling of magic!
Malgudi Days by RK Narayan, books by Ruskin Bond, Enid Blyton’s mysteries,
Arthur Conan Doyle’ intense mysteries along with Agatha Christie’s memorable
mysteries had me aspiring to become a detective, Premchand’s family stories
taught me a lot about people and classics like the Railway Children, Secret
Garden along with the fairy tales had me wishing for happily-ever-afters for
everyone with a healthy sprinkling of magic!
I was ecstatic when I managed to get my favourite book by
Ruskin Bond autographed recently when I visited Mussourie on holiday. It
was a memorable and truly awe inspiring experience meeting the author who has
inspired me since childhood. 🙂
Ruskin Bond autographed recently when I visited Mussourie on holiday. It
was a memorable and truly awe inspiring experience meeting the author who has
inspired me since childhood. 🙂
Which book (or books) is your favorite right now?
I can’t say that I have one or two favourites. I have
been fortunate to read some great books recently and discovered some really
talented authors. I recently read the first book in the Psy-Changeling series
by Nalini Singh and was impressed by her meticulous world building there.
been fortunate to read some great books recently and discovered some really
talented authors. I recently read the first book in the Psy-Changeling series
by Nalini Singh and was impressed by her meticulous world building there.
What’s your favorite book genre?
Mystery. I just love a good brain teasing mystery which
exercises all my “little grey cells”. Romance is my second favourite
but mystery wins everytime. 🙂
exercises all my “little grey cells”. Romance is my second favourite
but mystery wins everytime. 🙂
Do you prefer paperbacks or eBooks? And why?
I don’t have a preference here. I love the smell and feel
of paperbacks and they give me satisfaction when I see them sitting beautifully
on my book shelves but ebooks are easy to carry, less space consuming and with
kindle books it is easy to highlight the quotes I love, see the meaning of any
word by using the inbuilt dictionary and save my notes.
of paperbacks and they give me satisfaction when I see them sitting beautifully
on my book shelves but ebooks are easy to carry, less space consuming and with
kindle books it is easy to highlight the quotes I love, see the meaning of any
word by using the inbuilt dictionary and save my notes.
How many books do you read in a week?
I never counted but being a quick reader I can read any
number as long as the books interest me and I have time.
number as long as the books interest me and I have time.
If you could live inside one book world, which world
would it be?
would it be?
I would love to visit Harry Potter’s world, maybe enroll
in Hogwarts. It would be so exciting riding in the Hogwarts Express, shopping
in Diagon Alley, using magic, having a wand and riding a broomstick!
in Hogwarts. It would be so exciting riding in the Hogwarts Express, shopping
in Diagon Alley, using magic, having a wand and riding a broomstick!
When did you decide to become a book blogger? And when
did you start your book blog?
did you start your book blog?
I love talking books and unfortunately, no one around me
read those same books so my friends suggested that I start a blog where I could
share my thoughts with other book lovers. Fearing that no one would visit and
thinking of possible reasons I could think of that would encourage me, I
started my blog at the end of May in 2013. My husband, my family and my friends
played an important role in keeping me encouraged and slowly but steadily I met
new authors, bloggers, readers and was blessed with lasting friendships. 🙂
read those same books so my friends suggested that I start a blog where I could
share my thoughts with other book lovers. Fearing that no one would visit and
thinking of possible reasons I could think of that would encourage me, I
started my blog at the end of May in 2013. My husband, my family and my friends
played an important role in keeping me encouraged and slowly but steadily I met
new authors, bloggers, readers and was blessed with lasting friendships. 🙂
What do you love most about book blogging?
Meeting new books, authors, publishers and people
associated with the book community, exploring new genres and then discussing
books is what I love most about book blogging. New friends are also made in the
process and having people loving and sharing thoughts on the same books that I
am reading is such a satisfactory and beautiful experience.
associated with the book community, exploring new genres and then discussing
books is what I love most about book blogging. New friends are also made in the
process and having people loving and sharing thoughts on the same books that I
am reading is such a satisfactory and beautiful experience.
If you could
change one thing in the book blogging community what would it be?
change one thing in the book blogging community what would it be?
I have only got love and motivation from the book
blogging community and don’t have any area where I want a change. The book
blogging community is evolving and improving everyday which is a happy thing
and I hope we keep caring, sharing and supporting each other in the future too.
blogging community and don’t have any area where I want a change. The book
blogging community is evolving and improving everyday which is a happy thing
and I hope we keep caring, sharing and supporting each other in the future too.
How do you plan your time for your blog? And how much
time do you spend on your blog?
time do you spend on your blog?
I am bad at planning so I usually go with the flow which
is becoming difficult now that my blog is gaining some popularity. I hope to plan
better and have decided to schedule my posts in advance and keep track of my
mails better but until now all I have managed to improve about my blogging
style is the scheduling. My mails are still jam packed and are still managing
to give me the jitters thinking about scheduling them. LOL
is becoming difficult now that my blog is gaining some popularity. I hope to plan
better and have decided to schedule my posts in advance and keep track of my
mails better but until now all I have managed to improve about my blogging
style is the scheduling. My mails are still jam packed and are still managing
to give me the jitters thinking about scheduling them. LOL
But I hope to work on this. Please pray that I am
successful. {wink}
successful. {wink}
You’re not only a book blogger, but you also have your
own book promotion business. Did you always know that you wanted to start that
business? And how did you get the word out for authors to find you?
own book promotion business. Did you always know that you wanted to start that
business? And how did you get the word out for authors to find you?
The book promotion service started unexpectedly when a
few author friends for whom I did some promotions, suggested that I start a proper
service. They were very impressed with my work and even gave me my first
payment! 🙂
few author friends for whom I did some promotions, suggested that I start a proper
service. They were very impressed with my work and even gave me my first
payment! 🙂
I had never thought anything of this sort. I didn’t do
anything to get the word out. I was blessed with supportive blogger friends,
helpful authors and it is there word or mouth that has helped me get work. I
take on very select tours and usually have more work than I ever hoped for. 🙂
anything to get the word out. I was blessed with supportive blogger friends,
helpful authors and it is there word or mouth that has helped me get work. I
take on very select tours and usually have more work than I ever hoped for. 🙂
You’re from India, how is the reading community there? Is
reading popular and is it encouraged?
reading popular and is it encouraged?
We, Indians love reading. Overall development isencouraged which includes reading quality literature both in school and at home
but it is basically your interest that guarantees whether you will grow up to
love reading or not. The reading community here is very diverse. We have so
much from regional literature to national literature to international
literature to read. Sporting some very classy and historic libraries, reading
is more of a lifestyle that a hobby in India.
Some book bloggers out there are also inspiring writers.
Do you also write?
Do you also write?
Yes, I write. I write small stories and share on my blog
and hope to publish a full-fledged novel one day.
and hope to publish a full-fledged novel one day.
What would you advise be for beginning book bloggers?
Just be yourself. Be original and when you share your
passion for books, readers are sure to notice you. Be sure to drop by, follow
and comment on other blogs that you like. When you show your support to others,
others will also come back to notice and follow your blog. I try and network with
blogs, readers and authors and it pays off. I have made some very good friends
over the span I have been running my blogs and have also increased my
following.
passion for books, readers are sure to notice you. Be sure to drop by, follow
and comment on other blogs that you like. When you show your support to others,
others will also come back to notice and follow your blog. I try and network with
blogs, readers and authors and it pays off. I have made some very good friends
over the span I have been running my blogs and have also increased my
following.
Links:
Curious about Nkinny’s World of Books & Stuff? Please
visit her blog here. For more information about Njkinny Tours & Promotions,
please visit the website here, and find more information about upcoming tours
and more.
visit her blog here. For more information about Njkinny Tours & Promotions,
please visit the website here, and find more information about upcoming tours
and more.
I would like to thank Nikita for being on my ‘Book
Bloggers Talk’.
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
Thanks Maureen for featuring me on your blog…You have presented me in your post so beautifully..Thank you! 🙂
You're very welcome. I'm glad you like it! Thank you for being a part of my monthly post 😉
Maureen, thanks for this! I am a great fan of Nikita! She is tireless and generous and quite as lovely as she sounds!
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by 😉
Aww…Thanks Reet…Your kind words mean a lot. 🙂
What a wonderful interview Nikita, Maureen! Good luck to you both:) and Reet, I totally agree, Nikita is do very generous and helpful. Thank you Nikita! You really deserve all the accolades:)
Much love!
Zeenat Mahal
Thank you so much for you're kind words and for stopping by 😉
Thanks you Zeenat…It means a lot and you made me blush. 🙂