Saturday, June 28, 2014

A 'Roar & Soar' Award


(Image courtesy: Soumya Prasad)

When Soumya gifted me with the first 'Roar and Soar' Award, I was over the moon. This award came straight from her heart and I was touched. Soumya, my writings may not be up to the standard of your posts (which I love), but THANK YOU! For someone who is new to the blogging world, each comment and appreciation means so much! A big heart felt Thanks to you once more!

Soumya blogs at LOL: Life of Leo and I'm a huge fan of her works, especially her trysts  with fiction and poetry that leaves you wanting for more. 

Soumya, like you mentioned in your post, though I had started the blog way back in 2011, it was only recently that I have actually started taking it seriously. I was one of those bloggers who had an account and used to follow a small number of bloggers back then. I used to love reading (still do), but writing was not something which I felt that I had it in me. I did the occasional book review or wrote about something that caught my attention. But that was about it. 

The hectic jobs that I had till now left me very little space to actually sit and blog. Right now, I'm taking a break from it all and I must say, I'm loving it! Not to mention the ample time on my hands that lets me do the experimenting with my writing. Fiction was a genre which I have always secretly dreamed of writing. On a whim, I started penning short stories and was surprised at how much I enjoyed doing it. Poetry, on the other hand, was something that was a bit more safe, initially. 

But my confidence started building up when I got new comments appreciating my work. And again, Soumya, a big Thanks to you for being one of the first readers and encouraging me so much. Your words mean so much, since I admire your writing style a lot.

Soumya, I started following your blog sometime around March and I was amazed at how talented a writer you are. You are truly an inspiration for newbie writers like me. 

Regarding conceiving of characters, I'm still not sure whether my characters have left a lasting impression, but few of them are inspired from real life and the images inside my head when I start writing a story. Sometimes, I draw inspiration from strangers I see everyday and try to imagine what their story must be. I believe, everyone has a story to tell.  

Most often, I start off writing a story having no idea how it would end, but that's part of what makes writing so exciting and adventurous for me. I hope it made some sense!

Thanks once more for bestowing me with the 'Roar & Soar' Award. It's a wonderful initiative from your side which would definitely be an inspiration to all those wonderful bloggers out there. I'm honored to be the first recipient of your award. 

And I guess, the 'Leo' thing was what drew me to your blog first! Maybe, it's just a star sign we share in common. But I could relate to most of your writings. Sounds weird, I know. I'm flattered that you see a bit of yourself in my writings. I Just hope I don't disappoint you. Thank you, Soul Sister. Looking forward to many more of your Roars :) You rock!

22 comments:

  1. Congrats aathira! And I love ur thinking that every1 has a story 2 tell. I too believe in this given that I oogle people all day loong:P

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  2. I totally agree with the fact that often we start off writing stories not knowing the end... That is one of the most adventurous things while both writing and reading fiction.. The writer and the reader are both unaware of the end... :)

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    1. That's so true, Anusree. There would be no fun if you know what happens in the end, for both reading and writing :)

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  3. Congratulations Athira! It is a well deserved award. Lovely to read your about youbr tryst with writing. It is always great to be inspired by someone who strikes a chord with you - Soumya in your case. Hope you continue writing in future too with the same passion as you do now.

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    1. Thanks Vinodini :) Soumya is indeed a magician with her words. Hopefully, the passion will not tarnish :)

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    2. I'm the lucky one here, to have found Aathira :)

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  4. Congratulations Aathira. Very well done !! You have a bright future in the blogging world. Keep writing.

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    1. Thanks so much Ma'am :) I still have a long way to go.

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  5. Congratulations Aathira :) And keep writing more because you write awesome stuff :)

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    1. Thanks so much Reema :) Comments like yours keep me going!

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  6. Congratulations!!!! You totally deserve it.. keep churning your beautiful mind. :)

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  7. YOU truly truly deserved it love. and Leo is simply awesome!

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    1. Thanks so much Red :) Yes, Leo is super awesome!

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    2. Awww you guys are too much. Thank you so much! :)

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  8. Congratulations Aathira !!! you truly deserve this award :)
    Seena

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  9. I'm the one who is honored to bestow this award upon you. You deserve all the accolades and even more. Thank you for all the kind words you mentioned about me. My roars shall continue and I hope that you soar to greater heights.

    To a million more posts, cheers soul sister! :)

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    1. Thanks so much, Love :) I shall always try to write my best. Wishing you many more louder roars!

      xoxo

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  10. Congrats Aathira! Yeah, The Leo thing is what sparkles in you both. That strength is what I love in Soumya and I can see it in your blog too :)

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    1. Thanks so much Keirthana :) Soumya is a rock star in her own right! I feel blessed to hear such encouraging words :)

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