Book Review: The Hidden Letters

Writing a book review after a long time

A writer can only be called an Author only when he/she reaches out to the hearts of readers. The Hidden Letters by Purba is one such contemporary fiction novels, that makes you think. You can't predict the story at once, which is the best part of the book. The protagonist Anaya's struggle to achieve her professional goals and family's love  is scripted well. Personally speaking i like to venture new aspects of writing which is unexplored, and Purba has braved to do it and has done a commendable job by balancing the emotions that is needed to be portrayed.
A feminine approach towards the story might be a slight turn off mentioning the difficulties a women faces in life but its not exaggerated. Its based on today's generation and experienced experience as felt.
Excerpts from a blurb of one of my titles says "Some Emotions are better left unsaid" but Purba has described emotions of love, sorrow, hope, anguish in a detailed manner.
To End it its an amalgamation of emotions which is portrayed well and a must read.

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Quick Questions with Aileen Friedman

Aileen Friedman Contributing Writer for ' i '


1. Now "  i "  has been entered into Limca Book Of Records 2015's Special Literature Edition. How do you feel about it?
It is a huge honour to be a part of this award. To be selected from not only numerous authors but also from a far away country like South Africa is very special.

2. How as it working with First Step Publishing?
They are a superb bunch of people and very honest.

3. Can you please share the gist of your story in " i " 

Daphney is returning to her home town after running away sixty years ago. She is to give a talk at her old high school but  the past and her memories of that traumatic evening become very challenging.

Quick Questions With Nehali Lalwani

Nehali Lalwani: Contributing Writer for ' i '

1. Now "  i "  has been entered into Limca Book Of Records 2015's Special Literature Edition. How do you feel about it? 
To be frank enough, I never thought the book consisting one of my short stories will ever be listed in Limca Book Records. I was overjoyed when I was told about it. This book is really close to my heart and it will be close as I have given my first ever written short story for I an anthology of short stories. I really want this book to reach to the masses.  I feel delighted when my parents share this news with their acquaintances and feel proud about it.

2. How as it working with First Step Publishing?

Wonderful! It feels so good to work with a passionate team that works so efficiently. I would like to thank the entire team of First Step and specially Dr. Rohit Shetty for giving me a wonderful opportunity as a debut writer. I have been part of 2 books till date that has been published by first step and honestly, I would like to work  with them in future as well.

3. Can you please share the gist of your story in " i "
My story, titled as “Destiny wins over love” in I – An anthology of short stories is an inspirational tale about a combat amid destiny and love. Many times in life, we are mistaken in identifying the factual facade of our close ones because, we are blindly entailed into them and when reality strikes in we end up blaming destiny.

The moral of my story is, whatever happens, happens for something good. At times, If God/ destiny seizes away something from you that’s because, destiny have plans to surprise you with something better.
The story ends up with a positive note and I’m sure reader's belief in fate will befall stronger after reading Destiny wins over Love.

Quick Questions With Lt Col Ankita Srivastava

Lt Col Ankita Srivastava: Contributing Writer for ' i '



1.  Now "  i "  has been entered into Limca Book Of Records 2015's Special Literature Edition. How do you feel about it? 
I am feeling totally honored to have been one of the contributing author in this amazing anthology called "I". It is indeed a moment of rejoice for me and my family to know that the anthology that I contributed in has been selected to be entered in Limca Book of Records.

2. How as it working with First Step Publishing?
I had a very smooth work experience while being associated with First Step Publishing. The entire team had been very efficient and proactive. They were prompt and kept to their words in terms of publishing the author's  work. There was timely updates to each of the authors and they put in lot of efforts in designing the catchy cover with the word I written in different languages. As an author I felt  highly motivated to contribute in their other two anthologies as well.

3. Can you please share the gist of your story in " i "
My story titled "The Lost Identity"  is my personal story in terms of what i felt when my short service tenure with the Indian Army got over after putting in 14 years of long  military service. I felt lost in the civil world and how I developed hatred for one of my junior lady colleague whom I could
not bear to see having taken my place. I struggled hard to re assemble my  professional life just to earn my lost identity back.  Three years later when I was called by the  specialist doctors of RR
Military Hospital to help them decide upon a case of Lost identity of a military lady officer who was in coma since last 6 months due to a serious road accident , I come across that same colleague as this patient. I had to make her remember me as only that would have assured the doctors to continue her treatment or else declare her brain dead. I made her recognize me. I made her live. I didn't make her lose her identity of being a living being.

Quick Questions With Abhishek Agarwal

Abhishek Agarwal: Contributing writer for ' i '

1. Now "  i "  has been entered into Limca Book Of Records 2015's Special Literature Edition. How do you feel about it?
It is a special feeling to be a part of Limca Records. It is my first book and being a part of such prestigious list its overwhelming.

2. How as it working with First Step Publishing?
I always wanted to pen down my thoughts and first step gave me the opportunity through " I" . It was a privileged to co-author it with 12 esteemed writers. to I am thankful to all and specially Rajesh and his team of first step for the co-operation.

3. Can you please share the gist of your story in " i "
My Story" Amchi Mumbai" talks about the experience that i had during stay in mumbai, and what actually makes the city different from the rest of the world. Right from impressing a girl to making new friends, Mumbai and Mumbaikars offer experiences which became un -erased pages of my life. I am sure that my readers will develop a new perspective of mumbai after reading the story.