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
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