PenThrill releases two new books by Nzan Kikon in Kohima

DIMAPUR — Marking the 114th and 115th publications of PenThrill Publication House, "Raindrops of Dostoevsky" and "Loving Lauren & Lauren", written by Nzan Kikon, were formally released at Otssi Ohan, Kohima, on December 5.

According to an update, the books were released with a dedicatory prayer by Medoneilie Mechülho, chaplain of G Rio Higher Secondary School, Kohima.

Speaking at the launch, Nzan Kikon said that "Raindrops of Dostoevsky", his debut collection of poems, is a 'natural progression' of his writing journey, stating that "when you are deep into literature, poetry is the quintessential manifestation".

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In the poetry book, he highlighted that he is battling with God, sin, love, nothingness, and depression and also battling with being in a void. His other book, "Loving Lauren & Lauren", is his third novel, earlier having published "The Starry Night" and "The Unlikely Indians" in 2018 and 2019 respectively.

He further shared that his third novel has layers of meaning dwelling on the fractured human mind and what we go through as human beings. But the deepest layer within the book, he revealed, is a love story.

Kikon also expressed that he writes not so much to make money out of it but because he views writing as his dedication to the art, even if his books do not sell.

In her publisher's note, Vishü Rita Krocha, publisher of PenThrill Publication House, spoke of her association with the author and commended him for his consistency in writing that is evident in the number of books he has written over the last seven years.