We all have ideas. Good, bad, ugly. But they are there. The trick is to filter the good ones from the bad ones. That happens when you start building on that idea, says author Sugandha Pallan who recently released her debut novel ‘Where the Dead Come Alive’ at a ceremony in Delhi’s India International Centre.
Many bestselling authors from all over the country participated and talked about the books they wrote, during the event. The event was organised by Ukiyoto Publishing which published Sugandha’s novel.
According to the debutant author, to build on a particular idea, the writers should first analyse if their story is eligible to become a full-fledged novel. The best way to do that is to know exactly the climax of your story. Once the climax is sorted, you can build on to the events that would take you to that climax.
Sugandha Pallan’s book ‘Where the Dead Come Alive’ is a supernatural thriller novel in which the author explores the subject of resurrection or coming back to life after death.
The story of the novel ‘Where the Dead Come Alive’ explores death and resurrection so that a mysterious tone is maintained throughout. It is the story of three friends whose lives change after an incident. They have to do something they would have never imagined and eventually, they have to pay a heavy price for it.
This is the second book by author Sugandha Pallan and her first novel published by Ukiyoto Publishing. She has also previously written an anthology of poems titled ‘Mother, God, Me and the World’. Both are available on various platforms internationally.
She was awarded the ‘Poet of the Year’ award by Ukiyoto Literary Awards in 2022. Her poems have been published in several national and international anthologies. She has also been a part of several open mics.
She earned a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the prestigious Indian Institute of Mass Communication and ventured into journalism soon after. Sugandha has been a professional journalist and has experience working in national dailies and public service broadcaster DD India. The reports and articles written by her have been published in several newspapers and magazines.
Coming back to the novel, the book has not one, not two but several resurrections. She also explores the idea of cults and traditions in this book and when you add death to this equation, you are in for a thrilling ride. The many twists in the novel will keep you turning pages one after the other. The writing style keeps you hooked till the end and when the climax comes it leaves you surprised. The characters are interconnected and it is surprising to see how they fit into their roles. This book has something for everyone. No character is unnecessary.
