1. What drew you to the specific themes of identity and mental health in your book? The strength to fight against all odds and understand that success is never out of reach if you truly, passionately pursue it. Most characters in my novel are pursuing success relentlessly. Mukta, Prem and their four daughters are all fighting against many odds, including a lack of money and opportunities. Why are they doing this? Because success in its varied forms gives individuals their identities. When facing setbacks, perhaps related to age and personal and professional loss, it pays to be armed with persistence. We persevere to succeed because somewhere deep down, that is how we identify ourselves. I’m a big fan of these things: introspection, individuality, independence, self-growth, facing challenges and overcoming obstacles, etc. Perhaps that drew me to this theme. As for mental health in my book’s context, many reviewers have said the “struggles of my characters feel personal,” w...
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