About Praveen Subramanian
Praveen is an emerging writer with a keen interest in exploring the emotional and legal complexities of human relationships. With a background in law, his work often reflects the intersection of personal choices and their real-world consequences.
His writing focuses on grounded, relatable narratives that draw from real-life experiences, capturing the struggles, responsibilities, and silent conflicts people face in everyday life. Through his storytelling, he aims to present honest perspectives rather than idealised versions of relationships.
The Man Between Two Promises is one such work that reflects his approach to storytelling—simple in structure, yet layered in emotion and meaning.
LiFT: Tell us about your book, the journey of writing it, and its content.
Praveen Subramanian: *The Man Between Two Promises* is about Vikram, who finds himself caught between two promises connected to Deepika and Aara. It’s not just about choosing between two people, but about facing the consequences of the promises we make.
The story is inspired by real-life experiences and situations, including the legal and emotional realities people go through in relationships. It touches on aspects like separation and no-fault divorce, showing how decisions are not just personal, but also shaped by legal and social frameworks.
While writing, the characters slowly became more real, reflecting how people struggle between responsibility, truth, and the outcomes of their choices. The story is simple in structure but focuses on emotions, relationships, and the impact of decisions, allowing readers to connect it with their own lives.
LiFT: Why did you choose this title?
Praveen Subramanian: I chose the title *“The Man Between Two Promises”* because the story explores the weight of commitments and the consequences that follow when they begin to collide.
Vikram is not simply choosing between Deepika and Aara—he is trapped between two promises that both carry emotional truth and responsibility. Each promise represents a bond that cannot be broken without hurting someone, including himself.
The title reflects a situation many people can relate to in different forms—being caught between expectations, relationships, or decisions where any choice comes with a cost. It raises a deeper question: when every path leads to consequence, how does a person decide which promise to keep, and which one to let go?
Ultimately, the title captures the emotional burden of choice, where doing the right thing is not always clear, and every decision leaves a lasting impact.
LiFT: When did you realize that you wanted to be a writer, and what was your inspiration behind it?
Praveen Subramanian: I’ve had a strong interest in storytelling since childhood. I used to write stories for films and often imagined how they would look on screen, even though I never had the opportunity to bring them to life.
Over time, that interest stayed with me and gradually turned into a serious effort to write and shape complete stories. Writing became a way for me to express those thoughts and turn those ideas into something meaningful.
LiFT: Where do you see yourself ten years down the line in the world of literature?
Praveen Subramanian: Ten years down the line, I see myself as a consistent and evolving writer, with a body of work that spans across different genres.
While my current writing focuses on emotional and realistic storytelling, I would like to explore a wider range of themes and styles over time. I want to challenge myself as a writer and not stay limited to one kind of narrative.
More than recognition, I aim to be known for honest storytelling and for writing stories that connect with readers in different ways, regardless of the genre.
LiFT: How important do you think marketing and the quality of a book are in promoting it and increasing its readership?
Praveen Subramanian: Both quality and marketing are important, but they play different roles.
The quality of a book is what makes readers stay, connect, and recommend it to others. Without substance, even good marketing cannot sustain interest for long. At the same time, marketing is what helps the book reach people in the first place. Even a well-written book can go unnoticed without proper visibility.
I believe a balance of both is essential—quality builds trust and long-term readership, while marketing creates the opportunity for the book to be discovered.
LiFT: What message do you want to convey to people through your writing?
Praveen Subramanian: Through my writing, I want to show that not every situation in life has a clear right or wrong. People often carry unseen struggles, responsibilities, and promises that shape their decisions.
I want readers to understand that choices are not always easy, and every decision comes with consequences. Instead of judging, my aim is to make people pause, reflect, and see things from a more human perspective.
If my writing can make someone feel understood or help them look at their own experiences with a little more clarity, that itself is the message I want to convey.
LiFT: What do you do apart from writing?
Praveen Subramanian: Engineer, Legal Researcher and Law Student.
LiFT: What activities do you resort to when you face writer’s block?
Praveen Subramanian: When I face writer’s block, I usually take a short break and avoid forcing the writing. Observing real-life situations and taking time to reflect often helps me return with better clarity.
LiFT: What if your story were to be adapted into a movie? Who would you want to work as the director or actors in it?
Praveen Subramanian: If *The Man Between Two Promises* were adapted into a film, I would prefer a director who can handle emotional depth and subtle storytelling rather than loud drama—someone who can capture complex relationships with realism and sensitivity.
For Vikram, I would choose an actor with a natural and grounded performance style, suited for portraying inner conflict. For Deepika, someone who can express both emotional strength and vulnerability with ease. For Aara, someone who carries a calm and authentic screen presence.
Overall, I would want the adaptation to stay true to the emotional core of the story, focusing on realism and the weight of decisions rather than commercial elements.
LiFT: Are you working on your next book? If so, could you tell us something about it?
Praveen Subramanian: Yes, I am currently working on my next book, which is a non-fiction policy proposal.
Unlike my current work, this book focuses on legal and social issues, offering structured ideas and practical approaches to address them. It reflects my interest in law, governance, and real-world problem solving.
The aim is to present thoughtful proposals in a clear and accessible way, so that they can be understood not just by professionals, but by a wider audience as well.
LiFT: What are your suggestions for budding writers and poets to help them improve their writing skills?
Praveen Subramanian: My suggestion to budding writers and poets would be to focus more on honesty than perfection. Write what feels real to you instead of trying to impress.
Reading regularly helps, but observing people and real-life situations is just as important. Most strong writing comes from understanding emotions, not just vocabulary.
Also, don’t wait to feel “ready” or perfect. Start writing, make mistakes, and improve along the way. Consistency matters more than occasional bursts of motivation.
Lastly, be patient with your growth. Good writing takes time, and every piece you write is part of that journey.
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