Monika Gupta was born in Sangrur (Punjab) and brought up in Bokaro Steel City (Jharkhand). She is a versatile person who believes that one should be a jack of all trades and try new things to keep life interesting and exciting. She has a successful sales career and is passionate about doing décor, cooking differently and sometimes writing, on weekends. She has recently come out with the book Karma Bites.

I chat with her about her book Karma Bites, how the book came to be, her favourite authors, and much more.

Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself!

I have 23 years of experience in Sales and Business Development. I have studied at St. Xaviers Bokaro, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, and done my post-graduation from Amity Business School. I am a thorough professional and have had an interesting journey throughout my work life, wherein I have worked at well-known and lively places. For my interior decoration skills, I have been featured in the magazine Simply Punjabi.

I have authored these books – Apocalypse and Salvation, The Lived Unreality, My Diary, My Diary My Affair, Dance and Sales, Selling with Soul, and Karma Bites.

If you could only describe your book ‘Karma Bites’ in one sentence, what would it be?

This book talks about my life experiences, and is serious and pun both.

Now tell us a little more about the book! What can readers expect?

Karma Bites is my take on Karmas from life at age 43, after having seen life through personal experience and my surroundings. In this book, I have reflected upon why there is so much difference in society at individual levels in terms of financial condition, social surroundings, physical appearance and lifestyle.

What is the message that you want readers to take away from this book?

The book has a very crisp expression of my thoughts on Karma, which seems to be supreme; otherwise, it’s difficult to find reasons for so much disparity in an individual’s life. In this book, I have some notes on Karma for readers to think about and chew upon.

When did you first discover your love for writing?

I used to write compositions, poems and prose during my school days. However, formal writing began at the age of 40. And now, till the age of 48, I have authored 7 books.

Which authors and books have been your influences?

I like writers like Erma Bombeck and Robert Fulghum. Their pun style is my favourite.

The book ‘Karma Bites’ is available online and at your nearest bookstore.