I started writing at the age of 9, in earnest. My (daily) diary, poetry, letters to friends and short paragraphs of our summer/ winter holiday trips! This was in addition to whatever we did at school. It was Daddy's genius way of keeping us busy while encouraging our creativity.
My love for reading and writing eventually remained mere hobbies as I totally immersed myself in my role as a homemaker and stay at home mom. I kept writing poetry and my diary as and when I felt like it.
I still remember how Daddy would keep egging me on to write more and write a book!! Till one fine day, he wasn't around to say those words anymore....
Daddy's passing crushed me. The utter sense of loss and the grief which left me numb, led to pent up emotions. It was after a good 6 months that I was convinced by my husband and daughters to start a blog.
I started writing. The dam burst and my grief poured out in words as I wrote blog after blog, remembering my childhood and Daddy. Not only did writing distract me from a perpetual state of despair, it also rekindled my love and passion for writing.
Discovering the healing and comforting music of BTS, the South Korean musicians, their lyricism really appealed to me. Their melodious music, soulful lyrics and angelic voices healed my soul... I found a muse, an inspiration to write... I found a reason to write!
I'm grateful to everyone who read my blogs and constantly motivated me with their kind words. This motivation finally culminated into the dream of publishing my own book one day.
Courtesy my dear husband's hard work and perseverance, I have published 3 books so far. It is indeed a dream come true for me and for Daddy who made me believe I could do this!
I thank each one of you for encouraging me all this time and I look forward to it as long as I write....
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