Why I Write: The Truth Behind My Books
Every book I write begins with a feeling.
Not a plan.
Not a trend.
Not a strategy.
A feeling.
Sometimes it is pain. Sometimes it is hope. Sometimes it is love, longing, or a memory that refuses to fade. Writing, for me, is never about impressing anyone. It is about expression — honest, vulnerable, and deeply personal.
Writing as Emotional Truth
I write because there are emotions that cannot remain silent.
Some feelings sit quietly inside us, growing heavier with time. Writing gives those emotions a place to breathe. It allows me to put into words what my heart has been holding — gently, truthfully, without disguise.
My stories are not created to entertain alone. They are written to connect. To say, “I’ve felt this too,” even when the feeling is difficult to name.
Where My Stories Come From
Each of my books carries a piece of real emotion — something lived, observed, or deeply felt.
Unseen Light
Unseen Light emerged from a mother’s quiet fears — the kind that are rarely spoken out loud. It explores emotional resilience, silent strength, and the love that exists even in moments of uncertainty.
This story was born not from drama, but from tenderness. From watching strength exist quietly, without recognition.
Love Beyond Time
Love Beyond Time was inspired by the ache of long-distance love — the waiting, the longing, and the faith required to believe in connection despite physical distance.
It reflects the emotional reality of love that survives separation. Love that grows through patience rather than proximity.
Chasing the Impossible
Chasing the Impossible began as a dream that simply would not fade.
It is still a work in progress — because some stories take time. Some ideas need to grow alongside the writer. This book represents hope, ambition, and the courage to keep dreaming even when the path is unclear.
Writing Is Not Always Easy
There are days when writing flows effortlessly — when words seem to arrive fully formed.
And then there are days when writing hurts.
Some stories touch wounds that are still healing. Some chapters ask you to revisit emotions you thought you had already overcome. Writing can be uncomfortable, and at times, emotionally exhausting.
But it is also freeing.
Because every time a story is finished, something inside me feels lighter. More complete.
Stories as Pieces of the Soul
My books are not perfect — but they are honest.
Each one holds a fragment of my inner world. A thought. A fear. A hope. A truth.
I believe stories matter because they remind us that emotions are universal. That someone else, somewhere, has felt what we are feeling now.
That recognition alone can be deeply healing.
Why I Continue to Write
I continue to write because words connect hearts.
Because stories travel beyond the writer.
Because readers bring their own emotions into the pages.
Because a quiet connection forms — without introductions, without explanations.
That connection is what I treasure most.
Writing allows me to reach people I may never meet, yet still share something meaningful with them. And that, to me, is enough.
A Final Thought
I don’t write to be loud.
I write to be honest.
I write for the emotions that linger.
For the stories that deserve space.
For the hearts that need to feel understood.
If even one reader finds comfort, reflection, or strength in my words — then the journey is worth it.
✍️ By Puja Raghuvir Naik
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