#Indian authors

[aahanna]

"My reads for this month are going to be these "

Indian author edition

[inkscribbled]

Where do people go once tales end? Also where do old birds go to die? Why don't old ones fall like stones from the sky?

[rrcraft-and-lore]

instead of a shitpost/meme, I just say this: Hey, would you be kind enough to spread the word about my new epic silk road fantasy book? Would you buy a copy please? :)

Available everywhere books are sold

"Crafted with patience, passion, and most importantly, tremendous love. Read R.R. Virdi!"- Jim Butcher, NYT bestselling author of the Dresden Files

"Rich world-building, plenty of action, and devious twists abound. Very highly recommended!" ―Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of V-Wars and Kagen the Damned

"R.R. Virdi's The First Binding is engrossing and beautiful, joyous and painful―always entertaining, sometimes profound. This book makes me remember why I love epic fantasy."―Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Dune: House Atreides

"An epic like no other - grand, sweeping, dramatic, a love letter to fantasy burning with the dust and heat and mythos of South Asia. It reads like magic and tastes like saffron." ―Yudhanjaya Wijeratne, Washington Post bestselling author of the Salvage Crew

[coffeebooksandmore]

What has always impressed me by authors are the ones that write short stories. How are you able to shake me to my core in less than a few pages? In “Unaccustomed Earth” Lahiri writes stories about people living in all these different worlds physically and mentally. Lahiri dissects how we make it through all these strange lives we live in. I reside in many of these strange worlds. One world where I live with the world. Another where my mother’s happiness holds my goodness together. The story that gutted my heart was “Only Goodness.” I’ve only seen the worst and been disgusted by myself. “Only Goodness” that’s all I’ve ever wanted. How do you come to terms with how shame has dictated how you can live? The oldest daughter what a heavy title. Ordinanded from birth for a life of sacrifice. You make mistakes along the way which you still punish yourself to this day. I loved but not enough. I promised I’d bleed for you so you wouldn’t have to. But why can’t I look at you in the eyes? I've always tried escaping by finding a way to live through others lives. Lahiri writes about wants I’ve been ashamed to desire and the repentance I can’t seem to let the inner child in myself let go. I was young and had no guidance but still I should’ve known. I dreamt often of a life where no one needed me. A life alone of no commitments and no disappointments. I don’t see myself as the sacrificial lamb anymore. These stories reminded me of the pain I felt of living in all these worlds alone figuring my paths but also of the growth that always lead me to love.

coffeeandbookss

[radioactiveoreoshake]

Late Night Reading Shenanigans

Last night I started a historical fiction/mythical book, the Mahabratha Secret, by author Christopher C Doyle. And I finished 20% of it. The younger Riddhi would be like dude you used to finish one book in one sitting back in the days but I am indeed proud of myself. I haven't been able to read much in the past 2-3 months. I was working on a very important project and could go through only 2 books. One was Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood and the other was The Naked Face by Sidney Sheldon (my very first book by the author)! I am glad that am reading. Also, I quit my job last week and I have never been happier. I am grateful for what I learnt there and am glad that I left the moment I understood that things were being toxic for me.

[biswajitauthor]

বিশ্বজিৎ গঙ্গোপাধ্যায় একজন বাঙালি লেখক। তাঁর লেখা বেশ কিছু অণুপত্রিকা ও বানিজ্যিক সংবাদপত্রে প্রকাশিত হয়েছে। আপনি যদি বাংলা সাহিত্যের অনুরাগী হন, তবে বিশ্বজিৎ গঙ্গোপাধ্যায়ের ব্লগ ফলো করুন।

[bones-ivy-breath]

milk and honey by Rupi Kaur

[deadrosessociety]

What kind of drugs did chitra banerjee put into the palace of illusions!? Every single day i struggle to not pick it up again over my long ass tbr list

[the-lady-writes-what]

The-Lady-Reads-What

I'm a very slow reader, so I started reading this massive book back in May and just finished it today. This not on account of it being boring, far from it, it's just that I'm a very slow reader, I'm easily distracted, and I'm not really in the habit any more to read a lot of fiction novels for recreation as much as I used to.

Tasha Suri's "The Jasmine Throne" takes place in a fantasy world heavily inspired by South Asia. Priya, the main character, is a servant in the regent's mahal (palace). Her past is a mystery. She encounters Malini, a princess held prisoner in the temple by Malini's despotic brother, Emperor Chandra. Both young women learn to take power back for themselves in the turbulent world on the brink of rebellion and uprisings.

If you won't read "The Jasmine Throne" for it's diversity, then read it because it's good. The characters are highly complex, and some not afraid to do even monstrous things for the greater good. It's filled with family and cultural tensions, uprisings, fighting for power, and a dash of enemies-to-lovers romance. The world is beautiful, fantastical, and even just a little bit scary (as in you will be in awe of its strength). Suri is not afraid to the ugly side of politics, war, and personal decisions. I highly recommend this book.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars

"The Jasmine Throne" sequel, "The Oleander Sword," has been out since August 16th and the finale to this series has not been released yet as far as I'm aware.

[khyatigautam]

The Shadow of a Mirage by Biswajit Das

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Notion Press (27 July 2024) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 178 pages The Shadow of a Mirage by Biswajit Das is an evocative and deeply resonant exploration of ambition, friendship, and the trials of entrepreneurship set against the vibrant backdrop of Bangalore, India’s tech capital. The novel centres on two middle-class engineers, Adi and Joy, whose contrasting…

[thereadingbud]

Preparing Your Manuscript for Pitching to Indian Agents: A Guide for Indian and NRI Authors

In the competitive world of publishing, preparing your manuscript for pitching to literary agents is crucial. For Indian authors and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) authors looking to break into the Indian publishing market, understanding the nuances of this process can make all the difference. As a developmental Editor with over a decade of experience in the Indian publishing industry, I’ve seen…

[sociallydistanced-19]

Only to be Loved by a Writer;

[rrcraft-and-lore]

For anyone wanting something nifty and free, this is a comic I made with the lovely Sachi Ediriweera -- Gang Violence (inspired by Bollywood tropes & tales about a good cop come to town with a supernatural twist.

Whole comic is free!

[kavinjindal]

Talking literature and taking dips in The Hidden Pool

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A change of pace is always nice and refreshing while one is on a reading spree, like me. The books that I read in the past month were very deep and intense hence I needed to read something light and less overwhelming, and here I was going through Ruskin Bond’s bibliography when I stumbled upon The Hidden Pool. It’s Ruskin Bond’s first ever children’s book and was published long back in 1966 (so…