An Interview With APARNA KUMAR - a Blogger WHO BLOGS IN various genres from flash to fiction and humour to culture.
Q: Tell us something about yourself
I was born and brought up in Chennai. I moved to Mumbai with a job. After living in Mumbai for about 15 years I moved to Bangalore. Currently I live in Bangalore with my family. I am a creative person and I do not hesitate to look for alternative approach to life.
I enjoy writing, reading and playing. I could manage sports and other extra curricular activities in school and college along with my academics, and it became a way of life for me, Now I juggle between family, work and hobby.
What do you think? Which was your unforgettable day in life? And why?
Every day, well lived, makes me forget the previous day!
What is your blog/ website about? Blog URL?
I write my thoughts in my blog. I write stories and poems. I like to spread positive thoughts through my blog posts and use some of the old stories to create hope and peace in the minds of the readers.
URL: http://ideaassortment.blogspot.com/
What inspired you to write a blog?
There was a compelling need for me to keep myself positive. That was when I turned to writing.
Would you like to share credits with your friends/ family for their support and appreciation ? Please mention names (if any).
I am ever grateful to my family, friends and well wishers. They have inspired and motivated me.
What are your plans in future regarding blog and audience?
I enjoy sharing my experiences with others and wish to carry on for as long as I can.
If you were asked to send one message to your blog readers, what it would be?
Keep yourself positive. Learn to forgive yourself and live each day happily. Lead a healthy and balanced life.
What do you find most challenging about blogging about your topic?
Setting the correct mood for the story...
Tell about some of the people you have met while working on your blog?
Travel lovers, food lovers and people who are not afraid of talking about life in general...
How would (someone) describe your blogging style?
Creative and interesting.
What do you do when you aren't working on your blog?
Conducting training workshops for teachers and corporates (freelance).
If you could plan the perfect holiday, what would it be?
Visiting as many places in India as possible with my family friends(known and yet to be known!).
How many books do you read in a month - roughly?
1 or 2
Favorite color?
Ivory
What is your most favorite electronic gadget?
Anything that supports creativity...
Favorite book character or film character crush. Yes you can pick 2 :)
Charlie Chaplin, Tintin
A character you love to hate in what book/TV show or movie?
None
Coffee or tea?
Tea
Favorite food?
Curd Rice!
Vanilla or chocolate ice cream?
I am not fond of ice cream.
What is a movie or TV show that you watched recently and really enjoyed?
A rather old tamil movie named 'Rhythm'.
What really scares you?
Negativity in people.
What networking do you do that you feel helps your blog?
Chatting with like minded people.
How do you keep coming up with material/content for your blog? Many people struggle with coming up with different articles/posts.
If we listened to what our mind tells us, ideas will flow.
Do you think Page rank plays a vital role in a blog’s life? Why?
Yes. It is a measure of the age, originality and popularity of your blog.
What would you prioritize? Content? SEO? Traffic? Readers?
Content.
What’s the best thing a blogger can give to his readers?
Honesty in writing.
What has been your strategy for creating visibility to yourself and your blog?
Social media marketing.
What was the most challenging moment in your blog content development process and why?
Creating content and organizing it. It was quite time consuming.
Everyone has a favorite/least favorite post. Name yours and why?
I leave such decisions to the readers. Once I post, I disassociate myself from it!
If you found Aladdin's lamp, what three wishes you would ask Genie?
Make the world a positive place, Create harmony and peace, Give contentment and natural living a second chance...
Name some of the bloggers whom you look up to and why?
I look up to many of them who blog good content, regularly.
If someone was interested in blogging, what would be a few things you would suggest?
Be regular and honest.
Visit: ideaassortment.blogspot.com
I was born and brought up in Chennai. I moved to Mumbai with a job. After living in Mumbai for about 15 years I moved to Bangalore. Currently I live in Bangalore with my family. I am a creative person and I do not hesitate to look for alternative approach to life.
I enjoy writing, reading and playing. I could manage sports and other extra curricular activities in school and college along with my academics, and it became a way of life for me, Now I juggle between family, work and hobby.
What do you think? Which was your unforgettable day in life? And why?
Every day, well lived, makes me forget the previous day!
What is your blog/ website about? Blog URL?
I write my thoughts in my blog. I write stories and poems. I like to spread positive thoughts through my blog posts and use some of the old stories to create hope and peace in the minds of the readers.
URL: http://ideaassortment.blogspot.com/
What inspired you to write a blog?
There was a compelling need for me to keep myself positive. That was when I turned to writing.
Would you like to share credits with your friends/ family for their support and appreciation ? Please mention names (if any).
I am ever grateful to my family, friends and well wishers. They have inspired and motivated me.
What are your plans in future regarding blog and audience?
I enjoy sharing my experiences with others and wish to carry on for as long as I can.
If you were asked to send one message to your blog readers, what it would be?
Keep yourself positive. Learn to forgive yourself and live each day happily. Lead a healthy and balanced life.
What do you find most challenging about blogging about your topic?
Setting the correct mood for the story...
Tell about some of the people you have met while working on your blog?
Travel lovers, food lovers and people who are not afraid of talking about life in general...
How would (someone) describe your blogging style?
Creative and interesting.
What do you do when you aren't working on your blog?
Conducting training workshops for teachers and corporates (freelance).
If you could plan the perfect holiday, what would it be?
Visiting as many places in India as possible with my family friends(known and yet to be known!).
How many books do you read in a month - roughly?
1 or 2
Favorite color?
Ivory
What is your most favorite electronic gadget?
Anything that supports creativity...
Favorite book character or film character crush. Yes you can pick 2 :)
Charlie Chaplin, Tintin
A character you love to hate in what book/TV show or movie?
None
Coffee or tea?
Tea
Favorite food?
Curd Rice!
Vanilla or chocolate ice cream?
I am not fond of ice cream.
What is a movie or TV show that you watched recently and really enjoyed?
A rather old tamil movie named 'Rhythm'.
What really scares you?
Negativity in people.
What networking do you do that you feel helps your blog?
Chatting with like minded people.
How do you keep coming up with material/content for your blog? Many people struggle with coming up with different articles/posts.
If we listened to what our mind tells us, ideas will flow.
Do you think Page rank plays a vital role in a blog’s life? Why?
Yes. It is a measure of the age, originality and popularity of your blog.
What would you prioritize? Content? SEO? Traffic? Readers?
Content.
What’s the best thing a blogger can give to his readers?
Honesty in writing.
What has been your strategy for creating visibility to yourself and your blog?
Social media marketing.
What was the most challenging moment in your blog content development process and why?
Creating content and organizing it. It was quite time consuming.
Everyone has a favorite/least favorite post. Name yours and why?
I leave such decisions to the readers. Once I post, I disassociate myself from it!
If you found Aladdin's lamp, what three wishes you would ask Genie?
Make the world a positive place, Create harmony and peace, Give contentment and natural living a second chance...
Name some of the bloggers whom you look up to and why?
I look up to many of them who blog good content, regularly.
If someone was interested in blogging, what would be a few things you would suggest?
Be regular and honest.
Visit: ideaassortment.blogspot.com
Aparna K.S.
http://ideaassortment.blogspot.com/
Assorted ideas is about stories both in the form of prose and poetry. The stories belong to various genres from flash to fiction and humour to culture.
http://ideaassortment.blogspot.com/
Assorted ideas is about stories both in the form of prose and poetry. The stories belong to various genres from flash to fiction and humour to culture.