A Special Note on a Special Occassion

Hi Everyone!

Yes I'm back from Calgary!!! It was an incredible trip, albeit far too short, but an incredible trip nonetheless. I'm going to sum up the Calgary events and how it all went in my next blog. This post I want to dedicate to a very good friend of mine who is celebrating her birthday today. Her name is REET.

Now those of you who have already read "Under the Moonlit Sky" will note that one of Esha's best friends is named, Reet. You've guessed right, that character was modeled on my friend Reet, who happens to be one of my dearest friends and an individual that I admire and always get a good laugh out of :p sorry Reet! lol

There was no particular reason why I chose to name a character after Reet. It just appealed to me and I really didn't realize it until I found her name written in my story. I wanted a fun-loving character, but also someone that we can adore and Reet was it for me. I know I've only given her a short appearance in the novel; however, whatever bit she is in it, she has a powerful role in providing some perspective to our main protagonist, Esha.

And that's really how my friends are. I've had the privilege of being surrounded by some incredible people and my friends are everything to me. Although, we're always very busy - we lead hectic career and family lives, whenever we do get to see one another and spend some time together, it's the best place to be in the world. There's nothing more I could ask for than to be around them. I draw great inspiration by their strength, intelligence, and the way they live their lives.

So all of the friends that are used in the book for Esha are modeled on my own friends and I would want it no other way. Of course in a fictional story, we have the liberty to slightly exaggerate, so don't hold anything against them!

Now since it's Reet's birthday - let me say a few words about her -

In the book, I thoroughly enjoyed having Reet share the page with Esha, especially in the beginning when she provides some situational comedy. However, she really gives Esha that reality check when it's needed and to me that is Reet. This girl can make you laugh, cry, and realize something incredible about yourself in one simple conversation.

I remember while I was writing my novel and anytime I've been doing something major - we'd take breaks - her from studying, me from writing - and we'd chat...on facebook...lol.

Reet is a friend that everyone should strive to have and that anyone should be so lucky to have. HAPPY BIRTHDAY REET!!

My friends really have written the course of history for me and they represent my life. They are a great comfort and source of inspiration and I thank all of them - they all know who they are - thanks for being who you are and....well for not getting upset that I've used you as foundations for some of my characters!

Okay stay tuned...blog, vlog, etc...on Calgary coming sooon!

-N

Random Thoughts Before CALGARY!

Soooo....Lindsay Lohan is out of jail! Do we care? No.

Chelsea Clinton got married! Do we care? Of course! It's Chelsea Clinton! Sorry Lindsay.

Also for you military-nerds...China is "flexing its muscles". They just started some demonstrations to show their military strength. A move that the U.S. isn't liking too much.

I'm still struggling to read a book. This problem started after I finished my novel. It's so hard to get back to being just a reader! I'm always paying more attention to "how" the author wrote the novel, rather than jumping into the story. This is not good; not good at all for someone who loves to read :(

I almost got trampled by Bambi this past week. It came out of nowhere and just stared me down after it stopped a mere 5 feet away from me. I stood and gawked for a minute, then I whipped out my camera and took a picture of it, which probably wasn't a good idea, but dude it was Bambi!


I know I hardly, well I never add photos on my blog - but you can see all the photos you want to on my Facebook Fan Page, so join that if you haven't already. Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nav-K-Gill/255143638512?ref=ts

Things have going quite well lately, but it's just been a very hectic time. Balancing two careers, plus family, and an upcoming wedding....yes yes - lots to do this year. However, a big thanks to my wonderful family and friends that give me a reality check when I need it :p


So this Saturday, AKakaAmazing and I are headed to Calgary for the next leg of the book tours. SYC is hosting a book signing at Chapters by Sunridge Mall @2pm in N.E. Calgary. Check out the flyer. The event is posted on Facebook as well.

AK and I did a video over the weekend and it hit the channel this week. The response has been quite interesting and positive. You guys are great. We had a lot of fun. It's always interesting to be around AK. The dude is the most random character you will ever meet, but he's a great cousin to have and we're really enjoying meeting fans wherever we go. JUST TO CLARIFY: I am good in Call of Duty on xbox.

Also, I'll definitely have a camera with me in Calgary so I'll try to keep you updated on what's happening and how our trip went. I wish I could've done that in B.C. but that trip was just waaaay too busy. I'm thinking Calgary will be the same, but I'll try harder to capture as much as I can this time around.

Right now I'm listening to a crazy track by Saint Soldier called "Sister" - if you haven't checked it out yet, here's the link: http://saintsoldier.bandcamp.com/track/sister. You can catch the video on my page as well. There's a chapter in "Under the Moonlit Sky" that discusses infanticide. This issue remains important and I feel we should continue to educate ourselves on it. It hasn't disappeared. Although society continues to evolve and develop that does not automatically mean that certain practices and issues simply disappears; rather the veil becomes darker and the practice runs underground and that's when it's most dangerous.

Okay I've written too much. I need to do some movie reviews. So I'll try to get some in soon!

N.