3 years back, this would have never crossed my mind that one day I would be writing this post, not even in my weirdest dream. If somebody would have asked then whether I ever think of writing a story or blogging. First, I would have laughed
at him, then by squeezing my eyebrows I would have replied, “I don’t know how
to write a leave application.”
I mean I was a person who would have
written, ‘Dear Sir, because my headache is spinning and because of that fever
is suffering, please declare one day holiday.’ Well that was an exaggeration, a
little bit though. I mean, I would have never said fever is suffering.
Yes that was me. Today after
three years, when I look back, I find myself amazed. Really it has been an
exciting journey. There are many factors who contributed to this transformation
and among all these factors I rate BAT as among the top contributor.
When I started blogging, I knew
from the day one that I won’t be able to dedicate the time required to post
regularly. I can speak on any topic but as far as writing is concerned I cannot
write on any topic. I have stories to tell, but you cannot write one story every
day, at least I cannot do that. And if I don’t post regularly I won’t get the
traffic. Yes, there are many forums where you can publicise your blog posts.
People vote for your posts as well, but do they actually read your post, I am not
very sure.
Here comes BAT, which is
different. Here at least you know that people read your stories and you can
also find out if they liked it or not. It also gives an opportunity to read
various perspectives on the same topic which ultimately becomes a learning
platform. BAT has helped me tremendously to improve my writing. It
helped me to give a shape to my pedestrian English. Out of the 10 entries till
date I have won three batoms, each of them (Gold, Silver and Bronze) once. I thank BAT for
everything it has done for me. Thanks to Marshals and more specifically Sarav,
for organising this month on month. I thank all of you
who have read my stories and appreciated it.
Because of your love and
appreciation, I could publish my book, “Sorry… Again??? – Can he purge his
sins?” The eBook is live on Amazon, and it is available for free
for three days starting from 15th May-12 noon to 17th May-12 noon.I
would be thankful and gratified, if you read this book and blog your views.
You can view the details of the book from its Goodreads page from here: goodreads.com (I am on top of the world with the feedback I am getting :))
Blurb of the book - Sorry... Again??? - Can he purge his sins?
Sid is the inevitable effect of
what a small town upbringing brings to the city life. A self-confessed
“unromantic”, somewhere in his simple exterior lies a weak preacher, whose
yardsticks of life change radically when the unpredictability of life starts
experimenting with him.
Anushka, armed with her
unselfconscious beauty and poisons imbued into her life, has declared war on
the world of men from a young age.
Their romance, even after her
protest, is ignited by a train robbery that becomes unforgettable for reasons
other than the robbery, catches the warmth because of an adolescent romance
that reaches consummation, but remains within the periphery because of a
live-in relationship that is on the verge of break-up.
They fall in love, but somebody
is not happy with their relationship. Sid is threatened. Will he rise above his
fear this time?
Thanking all of you once again and awaiting your feedback/reviews. I wish my association with BAT continues as always.