One is a brave soldier, the other a deadly terrorist. A camera will decide which man survives.
The Major is a seasoned field agent, and neutralising a target is routine for him. But everything about Operation Turquoise, from the target to the weapon, is disturbingly unconventional. Alone in a foreign country, the Major must execute each stage of his mission with utmost precision. There is no Plan B.
The Poet has a way with words—and warfare. His voice echoes in thousands of homes worldwide, yet few have ever seen him. Endowed with a sharp mind and evil intent, the Poet has orchestrated many spectacular terror attacks in Asia and Africa. His latest mission has the Indian intelligence fraternity on its toes.
Ridden with risks, Operation Turquoise will bring the two men head to head—and only one will survive.
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This gap allows me to detach myself from the characters and the story. When I revisit the book after this period, I can be objective in how I treat its elements.
Now, I examine the book from a publishing point of view. From the word count to story flow, I refine the manuscript as much as possible. Unnecessary chapters, characters, flowery language, etc. are axed.
This process may take multiple readings and I always take a break of a week or two between each review. Once I am certain that I have done everything possible from my end, I send the manuscript to my copy editor.
From the day I start the first draft to the day I send it for copy editing, it may take two years or more.
The Sinai desert setting presents the perfect opportunity to discuss his backstory without rambling.
His poetry introduces the conflict that forms the basis for the novel in a riveting manner. This scene also sets the tone for everything that follows.
In short, it accomplishes much more in a few hundred words than what is often done in a few chapters. That’s why it’s my favorite.
Her suggestion caught me by surprise, but she was confident that I could write fiction.
Could novel writing be my thing?
I took her up on her challenge. The best decision ever!
A good book to read is all I need to unwind.
Another item that has been on my bucket list for years is a visit to the Amarnath cave.
The window of opportunity for this adventure is shrinking with each passing year, thanks to constant climate calamities occurring on this trek.
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Interview with Author Rani Ramakrishnan
Tell us about your writing process.
It takes six to eight months for me to complete a full-length novel. Once the first draft is done, I prefer to set it aside for at least a few months.This gap allows me to detach myself from the characters and the story. When I revisit the book after this period, I can be objective in how I treat its elements.
Now, I examine the book from a publishing point of view. From the word count to story flow, I refine the manuscript as much as possible. Unnecessary chapters, characters, flowery language, etc. are axed.
This process may take multiple readings and I always take a break of a week or two between each review. Once I am certain that I have done everything possible from my end, I send the manuscript to my copy editor.
From the day I start the first draft to the day I send it for copy editing, it may take two years or more.
What is your favorite scene in the book? Why?
The opening scene where the antagonist makes his broadcast via his poetry channel is my favorite. In this simple but powerful scene, we meet an antagonist, who is both creative and deadly.The Sinai desert setting presents the perfect opportunity to discuss his backstory without rambling.
His poetry introduces the conflict that forms the basis for the novel in a riveting manner. This scene also sets the tone for everything that follows.
In short, it accomplishes much more in a few hundred words than what is often done in a few chapters. That’s why it’s my favorite.
Did any of your characters inherit some of your own quirks?
I wish! My characters are much more interesting than I am. Maybe I can strive for the reverse ☺Do you read? Who are your favourite authors and how have they influenced your writing style?
Yes, I read. From primary school, I read only mystery thrillers. Enid Blyton was the first author whose books I read. Jeffrey Archer was my all-time favourite writer. This genre has been a favorite for so long that when I write, my stories turn out to be thrillers too. Even my short stories have mystery and suspense in their heart.What is the best piece of advice you have received, as a writer, till date?
‘Rani, why don’t you try writing a novel? Make it your New Year’s resolution and give it a shot,’ one of my friends asked me in December 2014.Her suggestion caught me by surprise, but she was confident that I could write fiction.
Could novel writing be my thing?
I took her up on her challenge. The best decision ever!
What is the best piece of advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?
Start writing.. You won’t know what you are capable of or what you need to improve until you actually write.How do you spend your free time? Do you have a favorite place to go and unwind?
I enjoy reading as much as writing. My daily reading includes newspapers, newsletters related to writing, business, environment and technology. Besides this, I read books (fiction and nonfiction).A good book to read is all I need to unwind.
Can you share with us something off your bucket list?
Penning a fantasy series is right at the top of my bucket list for writing.Another item that has been on my bucket list for years is a visit to the Amarnath cave.
The window of opportunity for this adventure is shrinking with each passing year, thanks to constant climate calamities occurring on this trek.
What do you have in store next for your readers?
My next release will be another novelette in The Mavericks Series, hopefully on 15 Nov 2022.About the Author:
Rani Ramakrishnan writes contemporary thriller novels. In another lifetime, she was an entrepreneur, a management professional, a trainer, even an author of study materials for distance education. She is an occasional blogger and a regular bookworm. Two things influence her writing: people she met and the places she has visited.
She lives in Coimbatore, a picturesque city on the foothills of the Nilgiri Mountains, in South India. She loves the outdoors and of late, she has developed a healthy passion for marathons.
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