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Srivalli Rekha (Semi-Hiatus) Those are interesting options!
I'm more of a 'what feels right for this plot' person, so I mix things up. My favorite is limited third-person with multiple POVs and a dual timeline.

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What unintended or accidental skill did you develop or become unexpectedly good at while pursuing your journey as an author?

Srivalli Rekha (Semi-Hiatus) Hi Achyuth,
That's a great question!

So, apart from collecting random bits of information about all sorts of things, I think I'm getting better at graphic design.
I've designed the cover for Forests and Faeries (my publisher guided me to make it better and finalized the details). I also made a bookmark to match the book.
Now, I'm working on a logo for my website and plan to offer services for designing bookmarks and book covers. Wouldn't say I know a lot but I'm learning. It's an ongoing process (CD & CI to say in technical terms). I hope I get better with each design. It's also very relaxing and liberating (possibly coz there are no client demands yet, lol).

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Ok, I was looking for a scary ghost story or haunted house story and thought of you and decided to check out some of your horror stories. Thank goodness for trigger warnings!!! Anyway, on a scale of 1-5, 5 being horro filled, do you have any recommendations for scary stories in the 1-3 range?

Srivalli Rekha (Semi-Hiatus) Umm... The House of Justice short story (mine) should fit the range.
The Woman in Black is atmospheric horror and a favorite of many.
Behind the Veil by E.J. Dawson (though it has romance and third-act breakup).
Silverweed Road by Simon Crook is a collection of short stories set on the same road (good one!).

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could you pleas do a childrens book aubout horses?

Srivalli Rekha (Semi-Hiatus) Hello Maddie,

Umm... I know very little about horses (I'm a city girl). Maybe someday after I can spend time with them. Fingers crossed! :)

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what happens in Tales from the Toybox is it a childrens book?

Srivalli Rekha (Semi-Hiatus) Hello Maddie,

Yes, Tales from the Toybox is a multiple-author middle-grade fiction anthology by The Writers Workout.

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I forgot to ask you about the HIve"s book "Tales from the Other Side, whether any of the stories contain demons?

Srivalli Rekha (Semi-Hiatus) Sorry, Karen. I'm yet to read the book. I can't say for sure. Tales from the Other Side is by Writers Workout, not Hive, so I'm only a contributor and not a part of the editorial team.

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I might have missed your reply about what I asked you about, "Honor." Did I miss your reply?

Srivalli Rekha (Semi-Hiatus) Yes, I think so, Karen. I responded to it. :)

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Hi, Srivalli. How did you gain the courage to publish your first book?

Srivalli Rekha (Semi-Hiatus) Hello Ashtottara,

My first solo book was my collection of poems. It was scary (for various reasons) but my friends (especially one of them) persisted and kept nudging me to try it. It was easier once I learned how to format and publish the book on KDP. It sure helped that my friends read most of the poems from the collection. Publishing a novel as my first book would have been harder, maybe.

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