Universe and the world in which we live in, it seems, are in a state of perpetual change. While galaxies have emerged and perished, closer home nature, people, beliefs have also evolved. Yet, there is one essential element of life which has resisted metamorphosis emphatically; love.
Paperback sales are dropping like never before. The average age of folks buying them has jumped sharply. The only consolation on the publishing landscape is the leap in E book transactions. Although “Reading” continues to thrive in quick bursts, on electronic devices and web, the practice of traditional indulgence continues …
Sequels are written / developed for literary, performing and visual arts. A sequel is an extended story, a continuation to a prequel. However, it could also be a new story/mission with the same set of characters that have evolved over a period of time. One of the popular subjects in sequels …
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 …
There is a certain amount of truth in fiction writing – the percentage known only to the author. In fact, most of the fiction is born out of a fact, however minuscule, however vague, and however distant. Koffee with Kiran is no different! It takes a reader on a roller …
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. …
Life, most of the times, rivets us to the wall called ‘adversity’. But then, once in a while, it sets us free. It introduces us to the humorous and the lighter side of it. Writers are quick to observe this shift because they are the ones who suffer the most …
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 …
