Author Bio
V. A. Kalki was born in India and educated in England, where he cultivated a deep appreciation for both technology and the arts. Although his professional journey led him to the field of software engineering, his love for creative expression has always been a central part of his life. For over thirty years, he has lived and worked in the United States, balancing the precision of his technical career with the freedom and imagination that comes from writing and exploring new ideas. His experiences across different cultures and environments have provided him with a rich perspective, which he weaves into his creative work. An insatiable traveler, Kalki has covered almost three million miles over the past two decades, often drawing inspiration from the many places he's visited. Yet, it’s not just the destinations that inspire him—it’s the journeys themselves. He finds a unique sense of calm and clarity while flying at 30,000 feet, where the constraints of the cabin allow his mind to wander freely. In those quiet moments high above the world, Kalki does some of his best thinking, transforming fleeting thoughts into stories and ideas that resonate with readers around the globe.
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Regrets: Letting Go
Regrets – an unconventional tale of love and redemption. Do you have any regrets? Does your past haunt you? Does the weight of your past linger in your thoughts? Maybe for something you did or should’ve done? Do you ever dream of changing the past? Middle age is a time of reflection, reminiscing, and regret. Vish, born in India, raised in the UK, and now settled in the USA, has been married to the same woman for almost three decades. They have two children they love very much. He has a good job and he’s happy for the most part—at least, he thinks he is. But when he travels to the UK for his niece’s wedding—the first in the family that wasn’t arranged by the family—an unexpected event triggers a long-buried memory of his first love, whom he was forced to give up. Determined to confront the consequences of his decision, Vish embarks on a quest to reconnect with his former flame, only to uncover the heart-wrenching trajectory of her life after their separation. Plagued with guilt, he seeks solace in the company of other past girlfriends, desperately seeking affirmation that his choice of an arranged marriage was justified. But as the narrative unfolds, Vish is compelled to confront his preconceived notions and the forgotten chapters of his past. Drawing inspiration from real-life events, Regrets seamlessly weaves fiction into the fabric of a memoir. It delves into the complexities imposed by familial, religious, and cultural expectations on our relationships and personal identities. Ultimately, this captivating tale invites us to question the role of Letting Go as a pathway to happiness
