Novella
My novella, titled "pieces to victory", follows the journey of a 12 year old boy name Igor Petrov who grows up as a broken boy, due to his gaming addiction as his parents are separating, to later achieving greatness in his life through the means of boxing.
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This Novella means more than just words on pages to me it reflects my life story combined with my creativity. My parents had separated when I was young, this experience broke my 12 year old self and made me a gaming addict to the point where I did not care what was happening around me. However, I overcame it with the support I received and through discovering my newfound passion for mixed martial arts. I soon realised that there must be many other children around the world facing the same struggles I once did. That realisation became a key driving force behind me writing this novella to reach out to as many kids like me as possible.
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The Novella, has been published by "Namya press" and is now available in Amazon and Flipkart. The Novella has also launched in QUILLS & CANVAS bookstore and art gallery
Featuring on the school's Instagram page
Writing this novella opened up numerous opportunities for me. One of the most memorable moments was being featured on my school’s official Instagram page, which allowed my passion of creative writing to reach a wider audience. I experienced joy like none other as my efforts were recognized amongst the community I grew in. This experience not only boosted my confidence as an individual but but further motivated me to ignite my passion for storytelling.
Tete-a-Tete
After my book was published, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by my school literacy and media team, where they asked me various questions such as "What inspired me to write a book on such a serious topic such as parental separation and video game addiction?" whcih was further uploaded on my school's Instagram page, handled by the students.
Book Launch
On September 21st, 2024, I hosted the official launch event for my novella, Pieces to Victory, at the charming store "Quills and Canvas." The turnout exceeded my expectations, with nearly a hundred people attending to celebrate this special occasion.
One of the highlights of the event was the storytelling segment, where I, along with some of the most significant individuals who played a part in the creation of this novella, shared our favourite excerpts. Overall, the event turned out to be a tremendous success.
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​video - https://drive.google.com/drive/home?dmr=1&ec=wgc-drive-globalnav-goto
Opportunity to present my Novella to an American Diplomat, as part of the U.S Embassy's of education.
being recognised as one of the promising young writers during Ms. Adelle Gillen's visit to DPS International Gurgaon was exhilarating. She spoke about how education could change the fate of mankind and how there was a need for harmony among nations, which touched my heart as a writer. The opportunity to share my journey and receive encouragement from someone with such vast international experiences was truly inspiring leaving me motivated to embrace new opportunities and broaden my horizons.