Stories, Reflections, Connections, m h choudhury, a time to live

"Time! it winds away silently, constantly, consuming us, but does it even exist? My father once asked me that and now I want you to think about it... "

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Set against the backdrop of a turbulent 2021, A Time To Live is a cosy and comforting coming of age story for the 2020s that explores the timeless bond between parent and child in the face of sudden loss.

A Time To Live

With a nationwide lockdown looming and a pandemic gripping the world, Jase’s life is turned upside down on the 4th of January 2021 when he receives a gift for his 18th birthday.

Uncle Carl hands over a new camera lens, perfect for capturing close-ups, and then a second, more mysterious gift. Jase’s real gift. For five years, Carl has held onto a box entrusted to him by Ryan, his best friend and Jase’s late father. The time has come to pass it on.

Inside, Jase discovers items that draw him into his father’s world. Most intriguing is a flash drive containing life advice, buried secrets, and a mystery that will change everything he thought he knew about his family.

Set against the backdrop of a turbulent 2021, A Time to Live is a story of discovery, love, loss, and redemption, offering a deeply human reflection on what it truly means to live.

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My Journey

I am a London-based author, educator, and entrepreneur, writing contemporary fiction that explores the human experience through character-driven stories.

I grew up in Northwest London and studied English Literature at Royal Holloway before completing an MA in Linguistics at UCL’s Institute of Education. I began my career as a secondary school English teacher and later worked with the Ministry of Education in the Middle East.

I have always had a love for writing but due to work and family constraints found it difficult to make time for craft. During the COVID lockdown of 2021, that all changed and I began writing my first official novel. 5 years later, while juggling work, an Ecoms business and family life, I am finally ready to share it with the world.

Often grounded in modern settings, my writing focuses on identity, the choices that shape our lives, and an attempt at capturing the zeitgeist of a particular time and the experience of living through it.

A Time to Live is my debut novel, and I’m currently working on my second novel, The Blackout.

When I’m not stuck in the grind, I enjoy jumping on a bike and riding across the city, exploring London in all its glory.