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The voice of a dog: Ragulan Tharmakulasingam on his book ‘Tik Tik’

29 Apr 2021

Ragulan Tharmakulasingam has a heartwarming backstory as to how he became the established author he is today. In 2019, his dog, who he named as his best friend, was involved in an accident that could have cost him his life. This incident sparked up his passion for animals and motivated him to write a book about him. His book Tik Tik is a story penned from his dog’s point of view about how he adjusted to life after the accident. We spoke to him about his book, his writing, and more.   Following are excerpts of the interview.   [caption id="attachment_132887" align="alignright" width="290"] "People’s lives can be changed by books. It just takes one line from a book to make an impression"   Ragulan Tharmakulasingam[/caption] Tell us about ‘Tik Tik’. Tik Tik is a story that has a special place in my heart, as it is of my own dog, Simbutu, who fractured his spine in an accident in 2019 and was having trouble adjusting to life. This book is written from his point of view. I observed his movements and behaviour before and after the accident, and this simple story is also connected to human life. If my dog was so optimistic and energetic to recover from a bad situation, imagine what humans could achieve with all the space and possibilities we are exposed to.   How did you discover your passion for writing? Initially, I had several topics in mind, including crime thriller. However, after my dog was involved in the accident, my passion for dogs grew stronger, and it evolved into a book. This incident ignited my interest in writing Tik Tik, but my next piece of work will be a crime thriller. Even as a child, I was constantly writing short stories about different subjects, which my friends would read and return. In 2019, I was able to merge my dream of writing with my love of dogs, and this was made possible.   Where do you draw your inspiration for your books? People’s lives can be changed by books. It just takes one line from a book to make an impression. My personal mentors have always been books for my education and career, and have always given excellent guidance in my life; I read at least two to three books a month. Pick a Book, a global community of readers, was also born out of this. We encourage people to simply read a book, introduce it to others, and discuss it, as this has been shown to have unimaginable long-term benefits and outcomes. Every day, this inspiring culture grows stronger and stronger.   Did the pandemic affect your writing? In reality, the pandemic compelled me to write the book. During the lockdown, I was able to devote a significant amount of time to writing, drafting, editing, proofreading, and even obtaining professional assistance. Writing this book was on my to-do list for 2020, and the pandemic accelerated my progress towards that target.   How do you deal with writer’s block? I’ve always wanted to write a crime thriller, but I’ve never known where to begin or how to set the plot. When the tragic incident with my dog occurred, it became easier to take it slowly, and this provided me with a day-by-day plan and direction for overcoming the writer’s block. With this, better guidance was sparked, and writer’s block improved with practice and setting a day-by-day goal.   What are your plans for 2021? Now that my first book, Tik Tik, has been published, I’ve returned to my first and root interest, crime thrillers. So I’m actually working on my second book, taking it day by day and seeking inspiration everywhere I go to write it with all I’ve got.   Anything else you would like to add? Everyone has a unique ability, and everyone has a life lesson they haven’t shared. Others will still find this useful. Your words and deeds have the potential to motivate and inspire others. So go ahead and put it out there! Don’t wait for the perfect opportunity or the perfect timing; start somewhere, and I guarantee the end result will be perfect.

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