Faded Imprints

I write primarily to vent out my inner feelings which give me a sense of self-satisfaction. At times, it is an obsession that has its ebb and flow. Now and then, I complete it in one go, or sometimes it will pause: with a sudden blockage of adequate thoughts and proper wordings.

At the end of each story, I send it to my relatives, friends, and co-workers. I know no one will, if I do not believe in myself and my writing. Eagerly, I wait for a response. I am confident that at least one or two of the readers will give me honest feedback, and I bank upon their comments. These serve as a benchmark for me to climb higher on the ladder.

 "Faded Imprints", is a collection of short anecdotes, mainly based on tenderness and honesty. It is all about what my heart measures and how my life is intricately woven with the values packed in serenity. These feelings have truly appeared page by page. Writing has helped me come to terms with reality as life has confronted me with a multitude of challenges.

Within the lines of this book: I desire to honor the magic of the inherited genes from my revered Grandpa (Sri Ananta Prasad Panda} and loving Maa (Smt. Usharani Panda). They have endowed within me this gift of story writing; their magical pen gave life to everything. Their world was different with a focus on surroundings and society. They indeed had the spirit to rise and dream.

For me everything is tangible, I am a sensitive writer, and something that has touched me remains deep inside till I find words to express. My troubled mind bows to the mysteries of that artistic impulse and vision that pushes me to hold my mouse and focus on thoughts that I can recall on pondering. Mostly, the theme revolves around something that has touched deep within, it stays bubbling till it finds a way out to erupt in the form of language. I learned a lot about the writing craft because I spent so much time practicing writing with my short narratives. 

 I have had a fulfilling life; abiding by the ethical teachings; received from my family, and society that has groomed me. An expressed sense of accomplishment: the Lord has helped in realizing my vision. Hoping that my readers: will enjoy reading at least a part of this book if not all. -That's the greatest gift for me!

--Jayasmita Mishra