JI HUZOORI | ✔

IN THE SHADOWS OF WAKE

Dear Beloved Readers,

I hope this update finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share how much I miss the process of writing my completed book.

I want to dive deeper into the emotions and experiences I've had since completing my book. Writing it was an incredible journey, and now, as I reflect on it, there's a profound sense of longing. I miss the late nights spent crafting each sentence, the excitement of exploring the characters' lives, and the satisfaction of weaving intricate plots.

One of the aspects I miss most is the connection with you all. Your reviews and messages have been a lifeline for me. They provided insights into how the story touched your hearts, and I was deeply moved by the personal stories some of you shared. It's an indescribable feeling to know that something I created could resonate with you in such profound ways.

Now, let's delve into some hidden facts about the story since many of you wanted this:

Character Inspirations:
While some characters were inspired by real people, others were born out of my imagination. I won't reveal which is which, but I can tell you that it was a delightful mix of personal experiences and creative exploration.

Setting Secrets:
The city or town or that temple visit, were all inspired by the places I stumbled upon during my gowth and travels. I wanted the setting of the book to be a quiet one. A picturesque town tucked away from the bustling world, having unique charm and aura leaving an indelible mark on everyone. That's why I revealed the names of the places very very late since I myself was confused.

Literary Detective here?Throughout the book, I sprinkled subtle references to my favorite books and the style of writing of my favourite authors. If you can spot them, consider yourself a true literary detective. It's my way of paying homage to the literary giants who have influenced me.

Character Quirks:
Several characters in the story have quirks that were inspired by real-life people I've met over the years. Not gonna give any instances but yeah, many things resonate with my habits too.

Naming Secrets:
The names of some characters hold hidden meanings. They were chosen carefully to reflect their personalities or to foreshadow their arcs in the story.
Feel free to ask any name's meaning if you don't know...

Symbolism in Objects:
Throughout the book, certain objects carry hidden symbolism. They provide personal significance for many of the characters.

Time Period Clues:
Although the book's time period isn't explicitly stated, there are subtle hints and clues scattered throughout the narrative that hint at when the story might be set.
Did you guess that out?

Parallel Storylines:
Originally, I'd intended to give equal space to the other two couples as well but with time and responses I didn't. If you look closely, you'll notice that there are parallel storylines that mirror each other, exploring more or less similar themes but with different characters. It's a narrative technique I used to add depth to the overall plot.

Musical Influences:
I'm a music freak person. Like I breath on music. Writing and my earphones were in a relationship. Music indeed played a significant role in my writing process. Each major character has a theme song that I listened to while writing their scenes. It helped me get into their heads and capture their emotions. My insta fam knows this. How can you miss those songs I put on my stories there with every glimpse or announcement of updates?

Hidden Messages:
There are hidden messages and codes embedded in certain parts of the text. These messages are meant for the most attentive and dedicated readers to discover.
Hope you were able to unveil them!