I went through a rollercoaster ride while drafting this first draft. It was the primary external motivation that had me going. The central idea of this book came to me while reading a newspaper. I was not very sure whether it was worth pursuing. It was fun and tempting and appeared to be exciting. I just had to get it out of me. Very soon I found myself writing and fantasizing. The characters were complex and the plot was ordinary, but it still worked. Sometimes, I struggle with a lack of motivation. I sat staring at the screen for hours waiting for a fickle thought that could be penned down. Otherwise, I'd find myself flying in my imagination without wings. I struggle with goldfish memory while going through the chapters. On top of that, the academic pressure does not help. It has taken

