My first tryst with A to Z, and boy I am excited about it! My previous experiences with Blogchatter campaigns have been wonderful- professionally managed, a great network and tips from seasoned bloggers- they have it all.
My theme shouldn’t come as a surprise for those who read me regularly and have a good sense of where my writing flair lies.
One of the topics closest to my heart and something I am extremely passionate about is “women equality and empowerment”. Sexism adversely affects everyone, irrespective of gender. All the more reason we need to talk about the elephant in the room “Feminism” the often misconstrued and misinterpreted word.
Fiction is my forte, something I can proudly trumpet about- and I couldn’t think of anything better than combine the 2.
So here goes my theme – 26 posts daily starting from 2nd April-
“A slice of life through Myra’s eyes” – a fictional tale of growing up and learning some vital lessons about self love, feminism, sisterhood, a working woman and the essence of being a woman in urban India.
It starts from her birth, her growing years as we see her enter school, face flak for being the nerdy girl, be taunted for her skin color, then comes adolescence and raging hormones followed by growing up and taking charge of her life. Marriage, motherhood- these life changing events and finally as she grows old and looks back at the bitter sweet memories. All through these years, one thing that irks her is the sexism and judgement prevalent all around- the ones directed at the girl who speaks her mind and the same fingers pointed at the mother who dreams of making it big at the workplace (for hey shouldn’t she put her child first as thats what a mother’s primary goal should be?). The story is set in urban India and most of her experiences is something anyone who has lived here should be able to relate to.
Each chapter explores a different facet of her life as she grows up, her friends, family and experiences which shape up her personality. As I said earlier, feminism is all about equality and patriarchy hurts not just women but men as well. Some of the chapters talk about the men in her life and smash the false notion that “feminism is harmful for men”.
I do hope I can take my readers on a wonderful journey as they see Myra bloom from a tiny seed to a flower and wilt away as the curtains close.
Stay tuned for more- the magic enfolds on 2nd April.
(Image courtesy – keranews.org)
Indeed! This is a great take on fictionalizing daily life to present important lessons!
Good luck and let’s see how it goes! 🙂
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So glad to hear that Don! Look forward to reading your posts as wel. Keep in touch!
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Definitely! 🙂
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Whoa! Already sounds a stunner. Keep writing and delighting us all.
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Thanks Lav! Look forward to your posts as well!
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Such an amazing theme ..I am sure glued here to read daily more about Myra!!
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Thanks so much for the encouraging words! Look forward to your posts as well, do share the link for theme reveal
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Such an amazing theme ..I am sure glued here to read daily more about Myra!!
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Hey Ruchi- din’t realise its you as it appeared under a different name. 🙂
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Akshata I can’t wait till April 2 to read Myra’s story. You are an ace at this!! It’s certainly going to be a intriguing tale.
Also I am sure this is going to one excellent e book when it gets published. Way to go girl!!
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Thanks so much dear Aesha your words mean a lot. I haven’t even started penning the posts , I do hope I can do justice
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Oh yes, it’s there inside you very well drafted . Your theme reveal post says it all. After reading your posts and knowing you , I am sure you have it all planned well even if it isn’t penned yet.
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You know me so well and we haven’t we even met 🙂
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Good choice of theme. Waiting to read more. All the very best.
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Thx so much Vasantha and I am eager to hear what you are writing about, do share the theme
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Do check my theme reveal post dear …..
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Sure thing!
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Sounds like a well thought out theme, I look forward to reading her journey. Good luck with the challenge 🙂
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Thx so much Ian and look forward to your posts as well! All the best
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This is going to be something exciting indeed. Your fiction writing is incomparable and to join that with a social issue like sexism is a really responsible and kind effort. Look forwarding to going through it all 🙂
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Thanks a ton Arjun! You are always super generous. Thanks for motivating me. Let’s stay connected in April and keep egging each other to do better in this challenge
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That is indeed what the plan is right now. All the best to the both of us
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Interesting theme Aks… looking forward to read
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Thx Balaka look forward to read yours too! Heading over to your theme reveal
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I am equally excited to read this tale Akshta. I am already a fan of your posts. Although I am lazy in leaving comments (forgive me). All the best for this trek.
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Thx so much dear Shipra excited to read about your theme too. Is it out yet?
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Oh wow, look forward to read some amazing posts from here my friend. I have always been fan of your writing.
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Thanks so much Dipika! And so glad to connect once again through this challenge
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There is a little bit of Myra in every woman, I suppose. Being a regular reader and fan of your blog, I am so sure that Myra will stand out tall in every reader’s heart. Look forward to discovering Myra in me all through this April Akshata. Wishing you all the very best for the challenge…. you are gonna rock!
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Thx a lot Anagha for the morale booster. Loved the Myra in me concept you highlighted. I am going to borrow those words and use them 😊. Let’s rock AToZ together
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Looking forward to your posts Akshata. Glad you are doing what you do best. Now Running back to write something so that I can spend more time reading in April.
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Thx so much Namy! There’s so much to say on this subject that I can’t stop talking. Hopping over to your blog go read about your theme
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Great theme to choose for the challenge. I liked that you’re going to talk about Myra’s life right from the beginning. Looking forward to this.
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Thanks Varsh- I wanted to explore her life right from her mother’s womb and how she battles through conflicting emotions as she grows up. Do share your theme reveal post as well
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Fabulous theme, this should be a good month! 😊
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Thx so much Andi, look forward
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Your flair for writing fiction is superb Aks- this will be a terrific theme and I am sure you will have a very notable challenge! All the best with it.
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Thx so much Shalz, look forward to staying connected through the challenge
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wow! good theme…will read for sure
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Thanks!
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What a fabulous idea for a theme and I know you’ll do a great job with it. looking forward to this Akshata and you can publish it as a novel later too.
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Thx Kanika I am excited as well though the thought of a novel gives me goosebumps
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Awesome! I hope to stay connected through the challenge to follow your story. Being an avid reader of your posts I am sure your story will resonate with most of us too. P.S.:the challenge begins on April 1st even though it is a Sunday.Hope you don’t miss it.
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Thanks so much Sudha I got to know a while ago that it starts on 1st April. Thx for pointing that out. Are you joining too? Eager to read what you are writing about
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Yes I will be participating too. Hope to sustain the month of April..successfully
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You will totally rock this theme, Akshata. It´s so you! All the best 🙂
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Thx a ton dear Tina! Eager to read your stories too as our themes are similar
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Hi Akshata! It is similar yet different. You will discover soon once the challenge starts 🙂 All the best, my dear! 🙂
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That’s a super combination theme! Good luck!
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Thx Archana!
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Added to my reading list already. Since I am doing a fiction too this April, your’s would be of special interest to me. Happy writing:) And did I mention I am a feminist too…
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That’s great to hear Medha all the best!
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April and Myra , I am eagerly waiting Akshata . I love your writing always
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Thx so much dear Monica
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A series packing it all, an entire journey. Love your take and waiting to know Myra more and walk alongside with every post Akshata.
Here’s my theme
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Thx so much Shweta! Will check our yours as well!
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I love the idea of combining fiction and feminism
Debbie
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Thx – it appealed very strongly to me too
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It would be fun reading about Myra and her stories. Looking forward Akshata. All the best for your first A to Z.
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Thx so much Deepa!
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