Stranded roads (Rewriting)

Interview with the author.

**Keep in mind this book has been written in 2015, the author hasn't since eddited because she's lazy lol and she's a med-student so barely gets time. She'll be edditing the book soon though.**

Assalam Alaikum everyone!
Hope you're all doing well. I hope you enjoyed reading my book and it did inspire you. I feel so privileged each time when you guys leave me with such sweet and humble comments. It makes my day. Loads of love to all my dear readers. I so much appreciated all the comments and pms. It meant alot.
So, here's the interview segment I promised to do. I'll be genuinely answering the questions you guys asked me. Read on and enjoy.

Q1- Are you married author?

-*laughs* No, I'm not married yet. But hoping for someone like Aati In Shaa Allah.

Q2-Did you write this when you were married?

- No, I didn't write it while I was married. I'm unmarried for as long as I can remember.

Q3- How long did it take for you to write this book?

- It actually took me approximately four months to write it down and shape my plot into a book. I just started proof reading and editing now. Lets just say I'm a busy person but once I'm inclined on doing something, I only rest when I get it done. I wanted to do this book, so I just did it.

Q4-Were there any specific changes in the plot or nah?

- No, there weren't any changes in the plot.The plot remained the same since the very beginning. Yes, I did take time to develop its minor to minor details but the plot story didn't change. I had to work with very brief details like keeping the years and ages calculated, the religions, the characters etc. It was a tough job but I can assure you, you won't find any loopholes within the plot line.

Q5-Who or what exactly inspired you to write it?

-I personally would say that life and experiences inspired me to write this book. I'm a very keen observer. I observe people around me and try reaching out for their life stories. I've observed many people, specially teenagers facing emotional abuses. And love relations aren't specific here because emotional abuses can be of many kinds. It can be from your parents or best friends or teachers even, anyone. But the spiked topic in here was emotionally abusive love relations. I wanted to write on that very topic and reach out to as many people as I could. I wanted young youth to know that they're worth much more. They shouldn't degrade themselves for anyone and learn to walk out on something that harms them in any way. That's what inspired me, genuinely speaking.

Q6-Do you have any specific audience in mind who should read this?

-Yes, I do. I want young adults and young teenagers to read this book. I want them to know about emotional abuse. Because believe it or not but many teenagers presently are submerged in such destructive relations without even realising. I want this book to make them realise it and productively inspire them in any way possible. Make them value themselves. Make them walk out like Arina did and make right choices in life for themselves. Because at the end of the day, your happy ending depends on you only.

Q7-How old are you (I know a lady doesn't tell but)?

-*Smiles* I'm eighteen. And please don't be too shocked because I've already had too many people tell me that I think way ahead of my age. They even told me I was too young to write on such a vague topic and I won't do it justice. But I think I pulled it off quite finely. ;)

Q8-Why did you let Danial be forgiven so easily. I mean I can understand the concept of forgiveness but I'm talking as an author did it take alot of self restrain or what?

- This is a question I get alot you know. I made Danial experience his fare share of life experiences. Because I believe in 'you get what you give' concept. I let Danial suffer and realise what he made Arina go through all this time. He loved her no doubt but he was too egoistic and arrogant to realise that he was indeed taking her for granted. So, by the end of the book when he came back to Arina, he was a total different person. He was genuine about making ammendments to his past. That's one reason why I forgave him. Because as a person, I believe in forgiveness alot if it's for a genuine apology. And it wasn't easy if you see it through his point of view. He had a harsh childhood, his mother left him, Arina walking out on him, later his wife did the same, getting cancer and becoming sterile. That's alot for a person to digest and you should be glad that Danial didn't committ suicide instead lol. Here I wanted to show that yes kids with trashy childhood grow up with many complexes and insecurities but they can amend it. They can try the better way around. Aati had a bad childhood too, but he turned it the good way around. Yes, Danial did it alot later but he did do it and that's all what matters. Secondly, Arina was a widow and she had to groom three children. She was a mother and had to put her children as her first priority. If it was for her only, she'd have never forgiven Danial due to her ego. But it was for her kids' sake that she had to accept his proposal. So, I highlighted the fact here that sometimes you have to let go of your ego and make choices selflessly. And of course with time Danial did prove to her how honest he was about making ammendments and she forgave him eventually.

Q9-Is there a real life version to anyone from your book (specifically pointing towards Aati and Danial.... and Arina)

-I think there is a real life version to all three of them. They are very realistic I must tell you.

Q10-If you could play any one character, except Arina, who would it be? (I'd play Danial because he's a badass)

-Besides Arina, Mehra has been my favourite character as well. I'll play Mehra.

Q11-How did you get the idea of killing Aati? And why in heaven's name you didn't just push ot off your genius brain?

-That was my plot from the very beginning. I wanted my plot that way so I can show three different characters and their life stories. Also I wanted Danial to suffer for all his doings and change for good. I wanted to highlight many important headings here like forgiveness, letting go of your ego, putting others as a priority and not being selfish etc. And all of this required killing Aati. So, if I had pushed the thought of killing Aati away, my plot would have remained unfinished.

Q12-Have you ever had teenage infatuation experience?

-Yes, I've had it. I'm very honest here. I think everyone has experienced it at some point in their lives. It's all about admitting it to yourselve which we mostly dont of course.

Q13-In reference to the above question, do you know anyone who has?

-Yes, many teenagers around me that I know of.

Q14-What advice do you have for people that are blind with love at young age, and with not so islamically good people (I.e non-practicing Muslims or non-muslins)?

-I think at this point, this question is no more about religion, it's about society instead. Because I personally think that if you find someone suitable and it feels like love, just legally get married. And save yourself from all the harmful notifications of an illegal relationship. But even if the religion and rules allow it, the society is always going to stand against it. That's really upsetting because this very reason is a projection for many immoral curses in today's world. Secondly, being blindly in love is okay but don't ever forget who you are. Your happiness comes first. Don't ever sacrifice your own existence to make someone happy. Because if they really do love you, they won't ever let you do that.
And as for Islamic point of you, you can go check my article on WordPress. (link in bio)

Q15-Can you give us an intro about you?

-My name is Maliha Mian. I'm eighteen years old and I study in high school. I'm born Muslimah Alhamdulillah. I'm Pakistani by nationality. Writing and art are my passions. Though I write too mature but that's my only strong means to reach out to the world. I'm not a public speaker and very shy in person. So, I speak through my words. I write to inspire people and teach them an experience in any way possible. I do not write just a story or a plot but I write a meaning, a lesson, an experience. Same goes for my art work. You can see a sample pinned. I'm very antisocial and I hardly open up to anyone. I'm highly conservative. Lets just say I'm a keen observer therefore, I tend to always stay silent and talk less. Well that's just me.

Q16- Where do you reside currently, pakistan or western country?

-Currently I live in Pakistan.

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Anyone interested in asking any other questions can leave them on the previous chapter. I'll add them in here. It was one great experience with you guys. Jazak Allah kheyr for everything. I did put efforts into writing this book and it means alot that you read it.
Fe Amanillah...