Muse is an integral constituent of the creative world. Artists, writers, sculptors and actors seek its blessings regularly. Interestingly, muse is not a mystical shower of ideas but a tangible source of inspiration, of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something which results in creative brilliance. Whether it is …
Certain stories demand a prologue. These preceding pages are exploited by authors for a bouquet of reasons. While some employ preface to introduce a unique, fictional / actual landscape with complex characters, rituals, divisions and attributes others utilise the idea of foreword to narrate a random incident / accident which …
Recently, I was stuck to my bed for almost three weeks. My doctor specifically ordered me to cut back on the time I spent in front of the computer, that my healing process would get a quantum boost if I stayed away from it completely. I agreed wholeheartedly. I didn’t …
I am writing this blog after a long siesta; fifteen months to be precise. Actually, it is a personal note for my website visitors, social media connections and friends. Thank you for liking my post/s, purchasing my books and downloading free stuff.
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose … … by any other name would smell as sweet.” The above argument by Juliet, a character from one of William Shakespeare’s popular work Romeo and Juliet symbolises the fact that love sees, hears and speaks no ill. It doesn’t …
After scribbling for months a writer reached a point in his manuscript where he wanted to introduce his protagonist’s illness. Incidentally, that illness was serious. The situation turned him thoughtful. He shifted his glasses over his head, squared his shoulders, crossed one leg over the other, leaned back and pondered …
A cup of cappuccino costs Rs. 100, give or take a few rupees, depending on the location and the city. It roughly translates into $2. The brewing time for the same is less than 10 minutes. Typically, the content doesn’t last long forcing many to opt for a second round. …
The history of reading dates back to the invention of writing during the 4th millennium BC ( Source: Wikipedia ). Since then both have evolved in terms of style, substance and accessibility. These twin, essential elements of literary landscape have metamorphosed into interesting strands of varying genres, sub-genres and reading …
