About Dr. Riya Sharma
Dr. Riya Sharma is an endodontist by profession and an author by passion. Motherhood motivated her to write books for children which gives parents as well as children an understanding of emotional needs of kids. Through her Instagram she is working on creating awareness about holistic parenting which works on teaching kids, all emotions matter and empowers parents to raise kids without yelling.
LiFT: Tell us about your book, the journey of writing it and its content?
Dr. Riya Sharma: The book has been written as a tribute to the families of the defence, who manage the absence in the most beautiful and capable ways, being an army officers daughter I have had my own share of father not being around and now being an army officers wife when I saw my own kid asking, where is dad, why other kids dad are always there and not mine, it made me feel that while the adults understand the role, the kids need to be catered in a different way and hence the book was born, the books talks about how the void is bridged by the lady behind the men in uniform, while the kids talk about times the father was absent, moms make them aware of the times they were present and teach them the importance and responsibilities of the uniform their father wears.
LiFT: Why you chose this title?
Dr. Riya Sharma: This title was chosen because the void that is felt by the families is not much spoken about hence “The Unspoken Void”.
LiFT: When did you realize that you want to be a writer and what’s your inspiration behind it?
Dr. Riya Sharma: Like I have mentioned before, motherhood motivated me to write books
My child is my sole inspiration.
LiFT: Where do you see yourself ten years down the line in the world of literature?
Dr. Riya Sharma: I haven’t really thought much about that, but I will surely publish more and hope it reaches the masses.
LiFT: How much do you think marketing or quality of a book is necessary to promote a particular book and increase its readers?
Dr. Riya Sharma: Marketing is the key to anything’s success these days and a well marketed product with premium quality can definately leave a mark among reader.
LiFT: What is the message you want to spread among folks with your writings?
Dr. Riya Sharma: My message would be for parents to not dismiss their kids emotions
And that the kids can be raised in a more functional manner without them having to raise their voice or hit.
LiFT: What do you do apart from writing?
Dr. Riya Sharma: Currently I take online dental consulations as well as help moms raising emotionally strong kids.
LiFT: What are the activities you resort to when you face a writer’s block?
Dr. Riya Sharma: I spend more time with my kid and listen to all his stories.
LiFT: What are your suggestions to the budding writers/poets so that they could improve their writing skills?
Dr. Riya Sharma: Just accept all your emotions and learn the art of releasing them right and you will find your way.
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