With TOS though, a sequel is definitely on the cards. I would love to write a sequel to TMD but it would be a gross injustice to the story. If the story has been told and the journey is over, the ways must part, however hard it may be. Will we see a sequel of Truly Madly Deeply or The Other Side? Also, what’s next? I have rubbed shoulders with the best of people, made some amazing friends and learnt a lot with each launch.
In one word-exhilarating! I have been in the industry for almost 12 years and though I have been selective in releasing my works, I have been a keen observer of the publishing industry and have seen its growth and saturation. My reading appetite grew more and I consumed thousands of literary works, which shaped my consciousness. As I grew up, I travelled a lot and I had the privilege of observing & being a part of many interesting events. I started reading at the age of five and have since been fascinated by books. Felicitated by numerous institutions and bodies, Kazi has also been featured in the SBJ Legends of Tomorrow calendar and is the recipient of the Karmaveer Chakra (Bronze) medal for his contributions in the field. His second book, The Other Side that was co-authored with Dr Vivek Banerjee remains the most successful commercial horror title in India. It is also the only Indian book in the Top 100 YA Global Fiction list.
Truly Madly Deeply, his debut mainstream romance novel is the only Indian book to have been nominated in seven categories of the Good Reads Choice awards, apart from being the first Indian novel to win the Best Debut in Romance in the same awards. Kazi is a fellow member of the esteemed Film Writers Association of India and a former member of The International Horror Writers Association. Kazi has authored seven books-Truly Madly Deeply, The Other Side, LOVE, More Than Just Friends, 14 Shades of Love, Meant To Be Together and The Sun, The Moon & The Love In Between. A certified soft-skills trainer and a triple post grad, Kazi previously an entrepreneur, now helps brands scale their digital presence. The recipient of the YCOF National Excellence Award and the winner of the National Debut Youth Fiction Award 2013, Faraaz Kazi is also called as the Nicholas Sparks of India.
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