This must definitely be a first ... AT for a writer ... and I can't think of a writer more suited or more deserving of this initiative..
Kudos to the Baraatis for coming up with this idea!
and thank you arshi67 for pointing me to this thread..
Expelji writes stories that captivate, enchant and enthrall.
Be it Love, Lies ... or Secrets or Seduction or Shaadi, Shattered or Sins or Scandalous... she has us hooked from the very first update!
I love how your stories present your own take on Arnav and Khushi, yet retain that inherent ArHi factor that has us fangurling all over the place!
I love the first kisses in all your stories - all in very different circumstances, yet so beautifully written - I read them over and over again.
I love the length of your updates - and also the regularity (I know Shaadi was hampered by your AD commitments, but before that you were quite like clockwork) - every time a new update was up, I knew that it was going to be nice, long and enjoyable... yet it still left me hungry for more - now, I can't help that, can I?
And I love you a little bit extra because you are a Harry Potter fan and a House MD fanatic!
I admire the way you write in depth about the emotions and thoughts running through Arnav and Khushi's heads, it adds immense layers to the story and really enhances the overall reading experience.
I admire your imagination and creativity, the new plots and situations that you come up with - whether it was the politically-themed Shattered or supernatural elements in Seduction or the angsty grief in sings...all of it is written extremely well!!
I admire the way you write those seductive, sensuous scenes, literally making us pant for thanda thanda nimboo pani...yet, never seeming even remotely OTT...it takes a lot of talent to achieve that balance and you do it effortlessly over and over again...
I will admit to regularly stalking/haunting your posts, to see if you have written anything new..
I admit that I do not know you much beyond your stories - but it is heartening to see your generosity in sharing your work - be it with silent readers or people who just like or people who do not comment regularly.
I honestly would not take the time to appreciate someone, who stipulates the number of likes and comments they expect.
It is also just wonderful the way you like and read every comment, reply to PMs and acknowledge our fangurling!
You know you are a phenomenal writer...
Remember what I said about Google suggestions showing "shaadi by expel" if one types "shaadi by" in the search box?
The humility with which you take all this in your stride and yet remain such a down-to-earth and lovely person is evident in your A/Ns.
I sincerely hope that the writing bug has got you bad enough that you wont be able to stay away from SKD will be back to wow us with new stories, whenever your AD permits...
Love
Maya
Edited by What_the - 11 years ago