A personal loss can move people to the extreme, to the brink of self-destruction too. But, author Ajay Pandey decided to not wallow in self-pity (on the demise of his wife) and channelise his agony into writing. The result? Two best-selling novels, You Are the Best Wife and Her Last Wish, based on a true love story. This stupendous success of his first book, You are the Best Wife, egged this Pune-based author and project manager to pen down a sequel titled, You are the Best Friend. His recent read is ‘a semi-autobiographical novel that sears and soothes with its honesty.’
Pune-based author and project manager to pen down a sequel titled, You are the Best Friend.
Enthusing how Ajay incorporated a contemporary style of storytelling, he says, “I’ve always believed that there’s a different art involved in penning down a true love story. In all honesty, I never wanted to become an author, there was a vacuum in my life after my wife’s demise. I needed to fill the void and instantly found solace in pen and paper.” The recent read, which treads along the lines of how a true friendship helped him get over the loss of his wife, the techie-cum-author adds, “As much as writing lifted my spirits during one of my lowest phases, this book is a reflection on how important it is to be surrounded by true and genuine people. While the book was written keeping youngsters, working professionals and married adults in mind, I think anyone who is going through a rough phase in terms of a personal relationship must read this.”
He is a staunch believer that something good sprouts out of the darkest phase. “The turmoil, the agony and the angst I essayed in my first novel found a great deal of connect. I’m grateful that I could pen my thoughts,” he shares. Ajay enjoys a massive following of over 1.5 lakh followers on his Facebook page. “I used only Facebook to promote and push book sales, and the fact that it sold over a 100,000 copies is proof that a good book coupled with smart social media skills can get you due credits as a writer in this era,” he states. The 33-year-old author, has been on a writing spree since his first book believes this could be his calling.
