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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 20h

ROUGH HEWN: A Serialized Essay Collection by Shon Mehta

I didn’t write these essays. I felt them. Rough Hewn is a space for my unpolished thoughts.

Read the series as it unfolds:

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The first installment is out TOMORROW.

#RoughHewn #ShonMehta #EssaySeries #book

ROUGH HEWN: A New Serialized Essay Collection

ROUGH HEWN is a new serialized essay collection by Shon Mehta. Themes: aging, broken self, friendship, and the storm of self-destruction.

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 7d

Every time I start writing a new book, it feels like hacking through a deep jungle. There is no road, each step forward uncovers something both familiar and new. Today, finally, after cutting through thick vines of confusion, the full story has shown its face.

― Shon Mehta #writing #novel

Currently, I am writing my next novel. Every time I start writing a new book, it feels like hacking through a deep jungle. There is no road, each step forward uncovers something both familiar and new. Today, finally, after cutting through thick vines of confusion, the full story has shown its face.

― Shon Mehta, The Uncharted Mind

Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 7d

“Failure rarely happens in an instant. It usually happens slowly, bit by bit. It is important to acknowledge and admit failure before things go out of hand, so that one can make amends to contain the damage.”

― Shon Mehta, Lair Of The Monster
#bookquotes #lairofthemonster #failure

Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 11d

"‘Because I’m bald, right?’
She nodded hesitantly, trying not to hurt him, Silence did the rest.
Bald = unloved. Simple math.

Shon Mehta's Poem “Even if the hair never grows back.”

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#Poetry #Selfworth #shonmehta

Even If the Hair Never Grows Back (Poem)

Shon Mehta's poem on baldness, self-worth, and finding peace. A story of unrequited love, fear, and accepting the truth you are enough.

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 12d

“The hope that good old days will come back never goes away. They come back sometimes – but then we are so focused on good old days that we fail to recognise good present days.”

― Shon Mehta, The Uncharted Mind

#InspirationalQuotes #Mindfulness #PresentMoment #Reflections

Poster featuring a quote by Shon Mehta from The Uncharted Mind “The hope that good old days will come back never goes away. They come back sometimes – but then we are so focused on good old days that we fail to recognise good present days.”

The image shows two men (Jivavarta men) intensely looking towards a barren, sunless scene, while vibrant spring foliage is clearly visible right behind them.

Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 14d

“A bamboo seed was swept by the wind, Away, into the land of stones.
Stones did not like it, One could hear the groans.

"Go away," they told the seed, "You don't belong here.”
Now, there is no land of stones, Only bamboos, and bamboos everywhere.” Shon Mehta

#poetry #Resilience #bamboo

Alt text: "An illustrated parchment scroll featuring a poem by Shon Mehta. The poem describes a bamboo seed swept by the wind into a land of angry stones that groan and reject it, saying, 'Go away, you don't belong here.' The illustration shows frowning stone faces contrasting with lush bamboo growing in the background. The final lines reveal the stones are gone, replaced by 'bamboos, and bamboos everywhere.' A small winged seed floats at the top left corner."

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 15d

“I was ready to die for you, but never realized that it was you who will kill me.

#BookQuote #thetimingila #Betrayal

Background: Vast, pitch-black negative space dominates the poster. No texture, no stars—just emptiness. Foreground: A single figure stands at the bottom edge, silhouetted in white or muted gray. They’re facing towards, arms slightly open, as if surrendering or offering trust. Shadow Play: Behind this figure, a faint silhouette of another person looms—barely visible, almost blending into the black. Their hand is raised, holding a dagger, but the gesture : is betrayal. Lighting: A soft spotlight from above isolates the main figure, emphasizing vulnerability. The betrayer remains in the shadows, reinforcing the theme of unseen danger.“I was ready to die for you, but never realized that it was you who will kill me.” — Shon Mehta, The Timingila

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 17d

Calling studios for Jivavarta adaptations: Verogai & Golat as entry point, with The Timingila & Lair of the Monster primed for epic films/series. Email [email protected] for treatments & pitches. Let's unleash this frozen hell. ❄️🔥 #Horror #Producers #NetflixPitch

Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 17d

Preview Shon Mehta’s haunting Jivavarta tale: www.shonmehta.com/2025/10/stor... Dive deeper into novels The Timingila & Lair of the Monster—prime for sprawling series! 📩 for full pitch deck. #FilmRights #StudioPitch #Jivavarta

Stories of Jivavarta: Verogai and Golat (Illustration)

Jivavarta: Verogai and Golat by Shon Mehta is a tale of tradition, sacrifice, and gender injustice in a snowbound Rongcha village torn by faith.

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 17d

Comps: Midsommar's sunlit dread x The VVitch's pious terror. Short ($100K–$500K) or feature ($1M–$3M). Sundance darling or Netflix nightmare fuel. Who's hunting scripts? #Horror #Fantasy #NetflixPitch #ScriptCall #Producers

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 17d

In Jivavarta’s icy wilds, Verogai’s innocence breaks as her brother Golat vanishes in a bloody Prahuti rite to vengeful gods. Parents’ faith crumbles amid blizzards & divine tricks. Option this horror-fantasy! 📩 for pitch deck. Repping Shon Mehta. #FilmRights #Horror #Fantasy #StudioPitch

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 19d

The Lore of Jivavarta: Vanpore reveals Yashantika’s fall—Grahvars, Ceta, Dhataki bound by a divine tale. Three men, one desert, one child. Sarvabhu’s judgment shaped a city of temples, yet greed lingers. #Jivavarta #worldbuilding
#fantasyfiction #vanpore
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Lore Of Jivavarta: Vanpore

Uncover the origin of social hierarchy in Jivavarta by By Shon Mehta—a mythic tale of caste, virtue, and divine justice in Vanpore, Yashantika.

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 20d

He dreamed of this land, learned its ways, married, and lived here. Yet, after a lifetime, he was still “the foreigner.” As anti-immigrant hate rises, his claim to belonging fades. Love knows no borders. “Almost” by Shon Mehta

#Humanity #Immigration #shortstory

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Flash Fiction: Almost

Home, belonging,

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 20d

Discover Jivavarta, Shon Mehta’s rich fictional world! Explore standalone novels like The Timingila, Lair of the Monster, & Lores of Jivavarta for deep philosophical tales & adventure.

#Jivavarta #fantasy #fantasybooks #TuesdayReads

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 21d

Unveil the dark secrets of Vanpore’s priest in Shon Mehta’s gripping Jivavarta tale! A holy man’s hidden rage, forbidden love, & caste’s cruel grip collide in this haunting story. Dive into hypocrisy & heartbreak: www.shonmehta.com/2018/02/stor...
#Jivavarta #PriestOfVanpore #ShortStory #litfic

Stories of Jivavarta: The Priest of Vanpore

Jivavarta,

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 22d

Enter the world of #Jivavarta by Shon Mehta—where kingdoms clash, myths awaken, and power shifts. From Trishala’s trade wars to Adrika’s enchanted lands, epic tales unfold in The Timingila & Lair of the Monster. #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #Worldbuilding #BookTok

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Jivavarta: Kingdoms, Conflicts, and Culture

Explore Jivavarta’s kingdoms, wars, and faiths—an epic fictional realm of power, survival, and culture from Shon Mehta’s legendary novels.

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 25d

The Silent Sitar by Shon Mehta: An allegory on wasted potential and creative inaction. Ridhya’s sitar is a lesson in the harm of hoarding.

#Jivavarta #Philosophy #shortstory #WastedPotential
#CreativityUnleashed

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Stories Of Jivavarta: The Silent Sitar (Allegory)

Jivavarta: The Silent Sitar by Shon Mehta: An allegory on wasted potential and creative inaction. Ridhya's sitar is a lesson in the harm of hoarding.

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 26d

"To hoard what you cannot use, and deny it to those who can, is not ownership. It is silent theft. True worth lies not in possession, but in purpose." — Shon Mehta, Stories of Jivavarta: Silent Sitar

#Philosophy #Quotes #Wisdom

Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · 28d

Ever wondered what drives Shon Mehta’s storytelling? Part Two of “Ask the Author” dives deeper into her creative process, inspirations, and the questions that shape her work. 🔗 shonmehta.com/2025/10/ask-author-shon-mehta-part-two.html #ShonMehta #AuthorInterview #CreativeWriting #AskTheAuthor

Ask the Author: Shon Mehta – Part Two

Explore Shon Mehta’s creative process, world-building in Jivavarta, character insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from her novels and stories.

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · Oct 5

At some juncture in our life, we become an entirely different person than what we started as.Different dreams, different thoughts, different style, different life.When we look at our old photographs, it feels like we are looking at a stranger.
Shon Mehta #LifeChanges #Reflection #authorquotes

Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · Sep 29

“Creation, in any form, marks a shift, from innocence to awareness, from childlike wonder to adult responsibility.”

#WritingJourney #CreativeProcess #shonmehta

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The Journey of Creation (Reader to Writer)

From joyful tasting to mindful creation, explore how writing evolve from innocent delight to skilled artistry. By Shon Mehta

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · Sep 26

"Pedro had it all,until life unraveled. On streets, he searched for shelter and meaning. A small gesture sparked hope, revealing peace in despair. Read Shon Mehta’s poignant tale of loss and resilience. www.shonmehta.com/2025/09/shor...

#LiteraryFiction #ShonMehta #StoriesThatMatter

A haunting story of Pedro’s descent into homelessness, battling illness, rejection, & finding unexpected peace beneath the stars. Sleep By Shon Mehta

Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · Sep 22

“Sometimes I feel that I am destined for greater things, and then again sometimes I suspect that I am just an extra in an epic movie.”
— Shon Mehta

#EpicMovie #quote #ShonMehta #SelfReflection #LifeQuotes #authorquotes

“Sometimes I feel that I am destined for greater things, and then again sometimes I suspect that I am just an extra in an epic movie.” — Shon Mehta

Some days we’re the hero with the sword. Other days, just watching the castle float by. 🎬💭 But maybe being part of the story—epic or quiet—is the real magic.
#EpicMovie #quote #ShonMehta #SelfReflection #dreambig #LifeQuotes #authorquotes

Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · Sep 20

From slave to general: Yetaal, born weak and abandoned, rose to lead Lasati's conquests at 23 through sheer intellect. What price did he pay? Explore Chapter of *Lair of the Monster: Rise of the Slave*!

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#LairOfTheMonster #EpicFantasy #LowFantasy #BookLovers

Lair Of The Monster- Chapter : Rise of The Slave

Experience the Lair of the Monster in this gripping chapter. A fantasy tale of a slave's rise to power and freedom.

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Shon Mehta @shonmehta.bsky.social · Sep 19

Acceptance by Shon Mehta
Death arrives as a lover, a foe, or a stranger. But in the end, it’s destiny. And I will meet it with quiet acceptance.

#Poetry #ShonMehta #Acceptance #ExistentialPoetry #ReflectiveVerse #PoemOfTheDay #LifeAndDeath #SoulfulWords #BskyPoets #BlueskyVerse

Acceptance
A poem by Shon Mehta

For some, it is a beloved
they are eager to meet.

For some, it is an enemy
they are anxious to face.

For some, it is a stranger
they are trying to ignore.

In truth, it is a destiny
that nobody can escape.

So, for me, when death comes
there will only be acceptance.

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