Most of the afternoons are spent staring into the blank screen of my computer. No, dont misunderstand me... There is no dearth of ideas. In fact, I have a zillion of those crammed inside my little cranium. They just refuse to convert themselves into written words. I know Tara. I know Shaqueel. I know Arjun. All of them characters of a masterpiece (in waiting!). I know them inside out. Their personalities are known to me. I can talk about their embarassments. I can talk about their perspectives on any issue under the sky. I breathe for them, mind you! I worry about them while loading the dishwasher, watching TV or even in the midst of an elaborate party. My mind wanders and searches for answers to their unashamed queries. They twirl, mate and attend parties. They've access to everything they love but they shut themselves off when it comes to introducing themselves in broad daylight!
I browse for books to find remedies for this peculiar ailment that's devouring me. It's been officially recognised as Writer's Block and the libraries offer plenty of solutions, which includes brainstorming and free association. I've tried them all with much delight. They're fun to do... I read these books aloud, hoping to stress the points and envision the paperback of my book, when it would be published. There's still a long way to go, you might say, but I'd guess this's how things would start! The obstinate trio refuses to yield, like so many others. They say that the time's not ripe. They say that I do not know them so well after all! That makes me wonder where this is leading... whether I really do love writing or am I just in love with the idea and romance of writing or worse still, am I a coward shielding my characters against the intrusions of not-so understanding, realistic people...?
About the Author - in her words : "I am a 26 year old woman with a mad passion for writing. I literally live in the world of words; reading or writing most of the time. I love playing with
them, rearranging and inducting new ones for better effect and sharing my experiences and other fiction with a wide audience. Iam an Indian by birth but based in Ohio, a beautiful state in the United States."
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