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Freshly Minted Posts
- A Fifth Blogversary Hi-five March 16, 2016
- Delhi Reveals its ‘Do It’ Spirit January 24, 2016
- Goodbye, 2015. Hello, 2016. January 1, 2016
- “My characters wouldn’t let me rest in peace!” — Sundari Venkatraman December 30, 2015
- Interview plus a teeny weeny look at my new book… November 17, 2015
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Happy New Beginnings!
“The secret to a rich life is to have more beginnings than endings.” — Dave Weinbaum. At the start of 2013, I knew it was going to be an exciting year for me. I had taken a step into the … Continue reading
Posted in A Novel Journey
Tagged 2013, 2014, aspiring authors, books, dancing in the rain, Harlequin, inspiration, new beginnings, new year, quotes, romance writing, writing
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May Mayhem — The Plot Thickens
May was Deadline Month. After working on character motivations, plotlines, synopses during April, it was time to write up the first three chapters of the book. This is what writers want, right? Get to the fun part. Get into the … Continue reading
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Tagged chapters, character motivation, deadline, editors, emotional conflict, plotline, romance novels, romance writing
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The (Writing) Ring Contest
Flashback. 1970s. Bombay. Mount Mary’s Fair. The crowds are out in full force. A carnival-like atmosphere prevails. Ferris wheels and merry-go-rounds. Laughing mirrors and candy floss. Food stalls and merry-making crowds. As a kid, I always had a fascination for … Continue reading
Posted in Screenwriting Adventures
Tagged author, Mills & Boon author, Mills and Boon India, prize, romance writing, writing contests
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