Guess who’s back? Here’s a hint- it’s meeee!
I don’t think you want to know what’s been up with me this December. I did only one other post and then went on another of my uninformed breaks and now it’s almost new year day. Well, I’ve been lazy and travelling and also reading quite a bit, so let’s just say I have all rights to be excused.
I had quite some time debating whether or not I should do this, but… let’s just say I’m going to grit my teeth and get over with it, okay?
TODAY, YOU WILL FIND OUT WHAT MY CURRENT WIP IS ABOUT.
And no, I’m not doing it this late because my novel is so epic that I want to be dramatic about it, it’s just that I was afraid everything would go wrong and my idea would be a total flop to the world.
I guess I’ll leave it for you to decide.
Without further ado, I present…

The easiest way to tell you what this is about would be in a form of a questionnaire or something, right? And since it’s obviously REALLY late and everyone feels November was ages ago, you may not actually have bothered to think of these questions yourself. SO, as a special surprise, I’m asking them to myself!! I know I’m a genius.
Here goes nothing…
This is a story of, among other things, courage of a different kind. It highlights the need for mental bravery, readiness to make shocking choices for the sake of not the greater good but for yourself. It is about deciding what you want to live- and die- for, when you know that the world cannot be changed in the time you have.
It as about war, and division, and relations, about learning to handle the unexpected turns life takes. It is about the simple joys of living, and most importantly, about discovering the true meaning of peace.
Synopsis
“Some things in life change people. Like war, I suppose.”
Eighteen-year-old Kestrel Mark’s carefree life along the borders of the proud country of Lieto begins to fade as rumors of war with its neighbor, Iskra, start spreading through the village. When consequences lead her to the capital of Rivercrest, her life intervenes with that of Bailey Harper, a friend she never intended to make. Together they take an insufferable decision, one which can rouse hope between the nations… or turn Kestrel into someone she never wanted to become.
A story of humanity, choices and war- both internal and external.
Well, the confusing part is that most of my characters are girls, and I have no idea how I should be feeling about that. I mean, I personally don’t like too much of a gender in a book.
The point is, this story is brimming with females. The main character, whose POV the book is in, is Kestrel Mark (Mark is an acronym which you will never be able to decode *sniggers*). And then there are the other MCs, Bailey and Jasmine (who’s named after a stuffed toy… but that’s another story).
There are backstories behind how the three of them met. Jas is like Kestrel’s childhood friend and Bailey is someone she meets while training for war. And then there are Ketrel’s siblings. There’s the sister, Avery, and the brother, Warner. And Sierra Blake, the trainer. And the old bookstore owner Mr Vellichor. Yeah, I had inspiration for the name.
There’s the president, Azalea Wolf, and the other president who doesn’t matter. There’s a certain Dave Unknown-Last-Name, a Mr McCartney and his weirdo son Sven. And there is Sven’s son, Riley. And there’s this guy who Mark nicknames Blondie and his kids Abriel and Conner. And there are other little characters who I have never named.
They’ve all got bits of me in them, they are blends of my own personality, a patchwork of things that are me and not me at the same time. But that’s for another day.
Here’s an aesthetic, just because I’m feeling good today-

This is the best part! I love being able to ignore all the cringy bits and focus on what I love about this story for a change. They aren’t even that many, but that’s okay, I guess.





Before I end, I want to thank each and every single one of you awesome people for sticking with me through my absence- thank you SO MUCH, guys! I hope to see you again soon, assuming that I manage to pull off the next post I have planned.
P.S: Be sure to visit TWW’s InkCraft Cover poll! Voting ends on January 10th 2018.
So over to you now… what do you think? *fingers crossed*
Oh my goodness, Mukta! I have been waiting for this day for what seems like forever! It sounds SO good. ASDFGHJKL! I’m positive that if I read this it will become my new fave novel. The story sounds amazing! Humanity and war??? Yes, please! And also that aesthetic is just beautiful. I love it. I love it. I love it. End of story.
Whoa Gracie, you just made my day! ❤ I spent quite a bit of time on that, I'm so glad you like it. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 😀
My pleasure, my friend! I hope one day I get to read it in it’s entirety. xxxxx
WOW! Your novel sounds *amazing*, Mukta. I love the title, the characters, and just the whole idea!! Do you think you’ll ever be publishing it? 😀
-Clara ❤
Thanks so much, Clara! 😀 My dad is insisting upon publishing, though I told him I wrote it just to improve my skills. I guess we’ll see if it happens. We’re a funny family, I guess. 😛
It sounds amazing!!!!!!
Why, thank you! 😊
MUKTA MUKTA MUKTA!! your wip sounds amazing!! and the cover!! ahh!! i’m flailing, can you tell?? ❤
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! 😄
Woah!! The little snippets of your novel just grabbed my attention entirely and made me sit with my mouth hanging open as I read through! Wow wow wow! This is amazing! I love the use of words and your unique style of writing! I REALLY want to read the entire novel! Way to go!🎉🎊
Wow, Dhiyanah, your comment means so much to me! Thanks SO SO much for your sweet words ❤
Aww, you’re welcome
Your novel sounds SO good!! And t’s snippets were amazing! You’re so talented at writing😊❤
Thanks a bunch, Jasmine! That means a lot to me. 🙂
No problem at all!! 💕
Wow, this seems like a powerful and moving novel. Are you going to publish it?
Thanks, Zella! I’m considering it, because my dad seems pretty determined. 😀
Also, I sent you a little mail! 😉
I saw that, and am getting back to you.
Okay, great. Just thought I’d let you know, heh heh.
The book sounds AMAZING! So glad to see you post!😄
Thank you and thank you, haha. 😛
My pleasure! 😉
It sounds SO awesome! The cover is A+. 🤩
Thanks a million, Enni! ❤
Oh, absolutely!
Oh my gosh, your book sounds AWESOME! That cover is incredible.
—Madi
Aw, thanks, Madi! That means so much, I put a lot of work into it. 😌
It sounds AMAZING!!!!!!!! The cover is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
THANK YOOOUUUU! 😁
NP!!!
I absolutely LOVE your snippets! They’re so beautiful! This makes me even more excited to (hopefully) read your novel and the many more you write after. And your cover is amazing! I have to get you to design a cover for me one day.
❤
Aw, that’s so nice of you to say! Thank you, Arunima. ❤ And oh, I'd love to do that for you! 🙂
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 🌍 🏁
Wish you the same! 😀
😉
The cover is amazing!
Thank you! 🙂
You have wonderful ideas! You go girl! I am a writer too! *hugs*
Thanks, Ariana! *hugs back*
Hey, by the way, check out my editor’s post! You can edit some of my chapters if you want, and that would be help. If that is no trouble, and you could see. 🙂
Awesome! I’d love that.
This is a awesome! Well done you! What a massive achievement…. crikey, puts me to shame! Well done!!
Haha, thanks for commenting! Means a lot to me xx