The storm arrived with the violence that only Kerala monsoons could summon—sheets of rain hammering the tin roof, wind tearing through coconut palms, thunder rolling across the sky like the anger of ancient gods. And inside her small house, alone in the darkness, Bhavani felt her water break.
The contractions had been building for hours, but she'd convinced herself they were false labor, Braxton Hicks contractions that would pass. She'd experienced them before over the past few weeks. But when the warm fluid soaked through her nightdress and the pain intensified to a level that stole her breath, she knew with absolute certainty that the baby was coming tonight.
My goal behind receiving fan support is not just financial — though of course that helps me continue writing without as much worry about practical limitations — but also emotional and creative. Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely pursuit, and fan support, whether it comes in the form of kind words, sharing my work, or even monetary contributions, tells me that what I create resonates with people. That support allows me to grow, to take risks in my writing, and to give more back to the community that believes in me. In simple terms: fan support keeps the cycle alive. I give my stories and my heart through words, and the encouragement I receive in return becomes the fuel that helps me keep going. Ultimately, my goal is not just to ‘receive,’ but to build a relationship. I want readers to feel that they are part of the journey — that when they support me, they aren’t just helping me write another chapter, they’re shaping the existence of the story itself.
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