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by Neil D'Silva (Goodreads Author)

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These days mostly writers opt for romantic stories, while reading the blurb at first it did seem that this book is going to be the same but then there's a sudden turn. What made you think of such an out of the box plot?
Neil D'Silva There is no love without fear, is there? What can be more worrying than agreeing to commit to an unknown person for life? I wanted to expose this - th…moreThere is no love without fear, is there? What can be more worrying than agreeing to commit to an unknown person for life? I wanted to expose this - the frightening side of love that no one talks about.(less)
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When there can be so many reasons that can be attributed to psycho killer how did the idea of connecting Aghoris come into picture?
Neil D'Silva Aghoris are mystics, and the word 'mystic' itself has such great impact. It comes from 'one who practices mysterious crafts' and that's exactly what a…moreAghoris are mystics, and the word 'mystic' itself has such great impact. It comes from 'one who practices mysterious crafts' and that's exactly what aghoris do. And any kind of mystery plays wonderfully with the human psyche. It's what we don't know that we are the most frightened of. We don't know what the aghoris are up to, in their little world of the dark arts. We don't know how much power they hold, and who their devotion really is for. I am myself very intrigued by them, have always been, and it was apt that I wrote my first book with that theme.(less)
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Why is the name Maya attributed to the glamorous and enigmatic personality? I have not observed a male name having similar reaction..how did you choose this name :)?
Neil D'Silva As you must have already made the connection, Maya means 'illusion'. This has a strong connect with the story because Maya does live in an illusion in…moreAs you must have already made the connection, Maya means 'illusion'. This has a strong connect with the story because Maya does live in an illusion in the beginning of the story (before she realizes her post-marital horrors). Also, Maya is a beautiful name that has national as well as international appeal. It is globally famous.

To answer your question further, I do spend a lot of time coming up with the right name. Sometimes I write more than half the story with a placeholder name and then change it all afterward. The name, for me, has to have a strong relevance to the story.(less)
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The blurb of the novel seems interesting, and it has the power to attract the potential readers. What, according to you, does a psychological thriller mean and how difficult is it to pen down your thoughts, keeping in mind the pace of the story?
Neil D'Silva A psychological thriller must work within the deepest recesses of the readers' minds. It should be able to bring out their worst fears and make them f…moreA psychological thriller must work within the deepest recesses of the readers' minds. It should be able to bring out their worst fears and make them face those fears. Terror is the element that should be present throughout such works, and there should be a constant progress towards facing that terror. It is not really difficult to write such stories once you know exactly what you have set out to do. If you step into the characters' shoes and write, it comes easy! And thanks for the compliment on the blurb.(less)
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People often write relatable things, like personal experience or a seen event. Maya's new husband might be completely fictional or partly. If the book is completely fictional then I would like to know that how you managed to make it sound real (The reviews are nice that's why I am being judgemental over that). And if its partly fiction then how you managed things between reality and your imagination?
Neil D'Silva Maya's New Husband is born out of a very real notion - as to how people can commit to stay together for life without really knowing much about the oth…moreMaya's New Husband is born out of a very real notion - as to how people can commit to stay together for life without really knowing much about the other person. In that manner, I have raised a question on the concept of marriage itself. But apart from that real idea, the story is fictional. I do not know a character like Bhaskar Sadachari in real life.

However, that's the writer's talent. An author has to delve into the deepest recesses of the human psyche and bring out emotions and reactions. That's what we do. An author who writes about a wizard need not be a wizard themselves. Someone who writes about vampires need not be a vampire themselves. Similarly, I have presented my take on how a serial killer would be, and it has come off well.(less)
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