Maya: A Thought-Provoking Tale of Two Sisters
Adolescence often represents an inner emotional upheaval and Dr Rana Preet Gill’s latest book ‘Maya’ aesthetically describes the thought-provoking yet emotional journey of two sisters during adolescence
Chandigarh, July 15, 2021, 2021: Dr Rana Preet Gill has released her fourth book, Maya which underlines the story of two adolescent sisters who encounter an array of challenges while growing up.
It talks about Maya and Zenia who live with their mother at Galaxy apartments in the suburb of Dwarka. Maya, the younger, is insecure and full of negativity because of the scars which did not leave her face after a dreadful chicken pox bout in childhood. Zenia’s charm and the constant comparisons in their physical traits creates a rift between them, and Maya ends up doing something that she shouldn’t!
While providing an insider’s view into the book, Dr Gill shares, “This book is somewhat about sibling rivalry and is partly inspired by a real-life incident which captured my attention as an adolescent. It is full of interesting twists and turns which I would not reveal, for which you need to read the book!”
When asked about her experience of writing during the pandemic, Dr Gill “I had spent the most of my time during pandemic in reading and researching for a new book which is a non-fiction project. The times of pandemic have been very tough for all of us. For me, reading proved to be very therapeutic and writing came as a blessing. It helped me a lot to tide over the unprecedented times.”
Sharing her views about the pandemic she necessitates the need to be vigilant.
“It is very important to stay positive and follow the precautionary measures during this testing time. Getting vaccinated along with wearing masks and maintaining social distancing is of paramount importance. Each of us owns the responsibility of our own health and mental well-being. I believe that the pandemic will eventually die down. We need to work on the safety measures consciously and should adhere to them. This too, shall pass!” she concludes.
Dr Gill has been attending online sessions of authors and writers in the times of pandemic to keep herself motivated. Her go-to platform is Majha House, wherein she continues to participate in intriguing sessions with great authors. Her latest book, Maya is available for sale at bookstores and Amazon/Flipkart.
About the Author: Dr. Rana Preet Gill is a well-known name in the circle of creative writers and is a Hoshiarpur-based Veterinary Officer with the Animal Husbandry Department, Punjab. Her editorial columns and stories appear prominently in leading English newspapers and magazines including The Tribune, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, The Statesman, The New Indian Express, Deccan Herald, The Hitavada, Daily Post, Women’s Era, Commonwealth Writers Journal, Himal, Spillwords Press, Borderless Journal, Setu Bilingual, Active Muse, and Indian Ruminations.
She has authored three books, which include two novels namely Those College Years, The Misadventures of a Vet and a collection of middles titled, Finding Julia.
An eloquent speaker, Dr Gill is often invited for giving lectures on various issues in schools and colleges. She is active on Instagram and Twitter @DrRanaPreetGill and runs a Facebook page titled ‘Musings of a vet'