How far do you think the naive pleasures of childhood resonate in times that may not be as naive?
There is something called writing for young adults, where issues such as gender, political correctness, etc., are considered. But I don’t want to get into all that.
I grew up reading P G Wodehouse and Enid Blyton, and the world they portrayed reflected the child I was. So every child, too, should be shown the world of children. I like to focus on the simple pleasures of childhood. And there are still children who enjoy that, despite the complexities around them.
How do you see literature today?
Literature today is not just about writing; it’s also about promoting what you write, and the writer is often involved in that process. There are literary festivals, which are no longer exclusive to literature alone. So, a lot has changed.
But I have always enjoyed writing the most, even when I enjoyed teaching. And the moment I stopped teaching, I switched to my other love. So, it’s like I do what I love — writing to connect with my readers and recreate a world of fun, sports, and a life where the child in us can still breathe easy and free.