ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & DEDICATIONS
My dearest DK family 🤗
It is that time! I have almost childishly avoided this as it gives almost the real ending to DK and a part of me has been clinging on the last vestiges. But it needs to be done and it is high time I thanked you all and made mention of some too. Below is a post sharing some overall experiences in case anyone even cares or is interested but this one is for those special people who made the journey worthwhile for my Dark Knight and for me personally 😃
Almost to the day, 5 months ago, I posted by Prologue to Dark Knight. I had been mulling over the concept for some time and I remember that I discussed it in the very first instance with Shruti (Lannister) who since then had to play part of my literal sounding board for all of it! I then mentioned the idea rather nervously to Shruti (Lanny), Nitz (Nityah- Night Dragon), Anna and Yukhti (Fairy Dust) and a HUGE thanks to all these fab ladies for they truly made me feel that this was worthy to be written and shared. From the first super quick Res as soon as my Prologue was posted to endless times they kept me going- they saw the very first germinating beginning so huge thanks to you all girls and a real heartfelt gratitude for what you did for me 🤗.
Lanny- you truly were a star to me and I will never forget the endless hours you spent with me discussing often totally minute plot details and getting so excited about scenes it truly kept me going. I cannot thank you enough but I hope you know how much I value your input and opinions. Oh and a real bow to you for always keeping the suspense for me despite me having totally spoilt it for you as you knew it all 😆😆. Grateful to you for the serious help with DK always- 😃
Nitzy- can I love you more? You made me the banner that I still stare at endlessly and it is so beautiful a serious applause for your incredible talent. You and Lanny and Yukthi having spent all that time on that was truly so humbling, I am touched more than words can say 😳.
A massive mention to those too that literally stayed with the DK journey throughout and never missed a chapter and commented consistently and with so much love and such perspicacious attention on each and every aspect of the story and characters. The list is indeed long and I am so so sorry if I miss individual names out but you do know who you are and I hope my replies always showed how grateful I was for your opinions and views. It wouldn't be right here not to mention the following:
Sree, Viji, Priya, Talia, Saku, Nita, Kawal, Lucky, Sumi, Vrinda, Simi, Shamina, Niti, Sakshi, Nyna, Sonu, Sadhana and Vini.
Some like Sree, Priya and Viji especially not only sent me such detailed comments but also had wonderful exchanges with me over PMs/ scraps. Ladies- you are such a part of this, I know you don't like being thanked but I wanted to acknowledge what I felt 😳.
Nyna- I know I caused you much trauma as you confessed later that you you are on those that needs to know what is to happen next so I can imagine what this did to you 😆 but your involvement was still constant and so was the love and I especially loved those wonderful emos and quotes!
There were others like Shivani, Tas, Pic, Riya, Saji, Jess, Rashi and some more too who whenever they commented put such detail into what they read and expressed so much by snatching time and letting me know they were liking the story, it was so touching to read.
Then there were those who may not have always been able to post detailed comments but did let me know whenever they could which meant more than I can say so thank you Naina, (Princess)Mansi, Nalini, Niyati, Sapna, Javeria, Manu, Ray, Asmita, Aheli, Mukta, Chandana, Sujay, Indrani, Pubi, Uma, Geet, Sanya, Ami, Sana, Megha, Faru, Anu, Sapu, Saba, Prerana, Shaheenq, Sagarika and Krishna.
Some of you also helped me by chasing me for updates which honestly motivated me many times to get on with it and keep posting even if it was at 3 am! Special mention here to Leki and Manu 😆🤗 . Leki- thanks for telling me I managed to change your mind about reading and liking DK despite your initial hesitation about it being a historical fiction 😳.
I also recall Mystic and Sneha who literally never forgot to drop me their brief but consistent feedback after each and every chapter- thank you girls for reading it all and never forgetting to drop your comment in 😃.
Also I "discovered" some amazing silent readers and also "new" who got in touch at certain stages in the story OR almost towards the end broke their silence and how! Your comments made me so glad and I was so happy to read what you felt- thanks for taking the time and sharing. I must mention Harshada, Swathi, Piya, Geetha, Akshata, Aparna, Saba, Saumya, Maya, Helee, Soundharya, Kaveetha, Veena, Wynn and Megha.
I am sure that I may still have missed people off but please understand that it is not intentional and whilst I do have a good memory, it is not quite photographic like Sanskaar in Dark Knight 😆. The point is, each comment that came in, I read and loved. Some I have read multiple times and continue to do so now that the story is ended. I will finish individual replies too no matter how long it takes.
Once more, to EACH and EVERYONE of you wonderful, amazing people- I am so humbled by your responses and I truly value the time you took to read and be part of this with me. I will always treasure it so thank you and stay blessed always.
Love always,
Shru
Edited by tootiefrootie11 - 9 years ago