Imagery
If you are like me, who hesitates / struggles with description, then this is for you. I discovered a wonderful book that helped me overcome my fear of descriptions. What…
My Quintessential Bookshelf
A good friend of mine lives and breathes a unique commandment when it comes to the world of literature. He steadfastly refuses to read any work that is not written…
Does Listening to ‘Audiobooks’ Count as Reading?
There have been plenty of debates between purists i.e. those who read physical/paper books and those who read digital books on their screens. Each side battles for their chosen format,…
Heard an Audio Story Yet?
This pandemic has been a bane and a bone. Remember those days when people were posting insanely cool-looking pics of cakes, cookies, buns, elaborate Sunday lunches, Dalgona coffee, families dancing,…
When the Snake Bit
A snake committed sacrilege by biting the Demi-God of millions of Bollywood fans and it became trending news for days together. But the Demi-God overcame this setback, very much like…
The Vengeful Simians
I live in a city on the outskirts of Mumbai which is near to the National Park. So nocturnal visits by the big cats are common in our area. The…
Creating Credible Lies- Character Development Part 2
To help the reader latch on to the emotional journey of the character, the writer makes the character’s goal personal, authentic, and emotionally rewarding. This being already discussed, we will…
A Leapfrog Anniversary
Namrata slithered from deep sleep to alert wakefulness like an automatic transmission car shifting gears. It is our second anniversary today, her mind squealed to her in delight. Eager thoughts…
Little Things
I'm elated today. I feel like the clouds dotting the sky like cotton balls in the sky. Ready to fly away with joy. Trevor is coming home. Just to celebrate…
F… U… Quicky
Another cold, lonely December night. I stare at my plate and sigh. This was not how I expected my twenties to come to an end. Well, you made your bed.…