Since the young age of four I have been fascinated by stories. Stories……………. Yeah !! Both real and imaginary; my Grandmother used to say those short sweet stuff and I would be immediately exported to the world of imagination.
As both my parents were working, we (me and my younger sister) used to spend a considerable time with our grandparents and those formative years gave me a kick to explore the world of books. As I grew, I started creating stories in my mind, but never felt like scribbling them or putting those abstract ideas into words. “What If people don’t like my stories?”, The fear of criticism acted as a repelling force and I didn’t pursue it further.
Like every other person in my state, I too thought of trying my hands in banking and finance without slightest realization that my pleasure lay in writing. What followed was a degree in Accountancy Hons and MBA after which I ended up working in the Financial sector in India for seven long years.
I left no stone unturned and gave my best to the job for which I was hired. I was applauded by my seniors for my hard work and dedication. Though that boosted my spirit, still I could feel the void somewhere. Post Marriage and kids, it became so difficult reconciling home and work that my literary pursuits completely took a back seat.
Suddenly in the year 2016 my husband got his US assignment and we all stepped into this foreign land for the first time. I had left my job in India and had accompanied my hubby who was in complete awe with this onsite assignment. This sudden change in status from a working woman to a homemaker didn’t go down well with me. I started getting anxious and nervous.
I would call my Mom everyday and express my dilemma. On one such occasion she said,“ Start writing, it’s the best way to express oneself” My Mom’s words were the ultimate clincher and I started scribbling my thoughts. The pleasure I got can’t be put down into words. Friends and relatives poured their feedback after reading my write ups and that gave me the tsunami of courage to wave my stories.
That very moment I realized one thing for sure,“How nice it would have been if I had followed my creative call earlier in life”.
Jigyansa followed her passion and published her first book “ Staggered” in November 2020. It’s a collection of twelve short stories. Life surprises us with curve balls many a times, in each of these stories the Protagonist faces a situation which leaves them perplexed and shocked. While some accept it wholeheartedly and move forward others are devastated to the core. Jigyansa’s book speaks it all!!
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