Today for the editor interview series I am pleased to welcome an extremely dedicated, passionate and talented editor. The idea that copyeditors in India should have a tribe, a forum, and a group of fellow editors across the country and area of expertise was the brainchild of Mr. Vivek Kumar, founder Indian Copyeditors Forum. I …
When an author works with an editor it is not only about the manuscript and the text but about what the author wants to convey through their book. No wonder an author needs to analyse and evaluate various parameters before choosing an editor. This interview series is an exercise to ensure that the search is …
The New Year is finally here and most of us, including me, have got the #NewYearNewMe out of our systems. Even though I make no assurances and promises to myself or others for the actions and changes to my writing that the new year will bring, I try to follow a writing goal that should …
Venturing deep into the heart of Mumbai, uncovering the daily grind, harsh realities and an unforgiving, unrelenting pace, No Presents Please engrossed me and shook me as well. It is a selection of 16 stories of the lives of ordinary people that come alive with his prose and pathos. Easy-flowing language with simple expressions of …
When Mommy Was a Little Girl is full of sweet, endearing stories. Childhood stories and lessons that relive the years bygone. The book is a collection of stories that will definitely take you down memory lane. Dipped in nostalgia, it was a fast, cute and funny read. The stories are based on genuine stories of …
I have written this blog post in my mind so many times that I’ve lost count over the past months, so I finally dictated the post on my smartphone – anything to get the creative flow going. It’s been in the drafts with several rounds of edits and multiple reads this whole month of September …
As a member of the Indian Copyeditors Forum, I have met editors from various fields during our offline and online meetups. You can catch the weekly zoom sessions on various aspects of editing that are conducted by leading experts. I have been fortunate to publish a book that helps you understand the basics of editing required …
The Splurges understand this a bit late and face the consequences.
With their finances in deep trouble, it is touch and go for a while.
The author, Shubha Singh has penned a good book that tackles the tough topic of managing finances for young couples in a fun and easy to understand manner.
Midnight’s Star is an emotional book and one that reminds us that the world is not equal for all of us. A hero who is disabled and a heroine who has enough emotional and financial issues to bury a town under make an unlikely pair in Midnight’s Star. This is the first book in the …
📚💛💚An author whose second book, The Austen Escape I picked immediately after reading the first one, The Bronte Plot that was an equally enjoyable read. Though this review is a long time coming. Hope to keep the reviews coming. 📚💚💛 I first read The Bronte Plot by Katherine Reay a couple of years ago and enjoyed the different, layered, realistic …
Recipe for a Perfect Wife by Karma Brown is a book that was a surprisingly good read. 📚💚👩I was worried that I may not connect with the old-time USA or the vintage feel of the book. The book transcends time and is as relevant today as it was ages ago with its women-centric theme. 📚💚👩The author has balanced …
This month of love and romance starts with the review of a book by the Indie queen of Indian Romance! Check out Sundari Venkatraman’s Books here! Visit here for reading Sundari’s books on Amazon.com Taurus temptation is the third book in the Written in the Stars series by Sundari. This book is fast-paced with well-drawn …
The first series of interviews for authors in 2021 and what better day to feature a book about Sikh history than on Gurpurab. Wish all my readers a happy and healthy Gurpurab. This post was planned for last year but it was not to be with 2021 managing to bring disorder to all my plans. …