Monday, March 28, 2016

BOOK BLITZ: SEDUCED IN SPAIN BY DEVIKA FERNANDO

Friday, March 25, 2016

Live it Up!



The woman is facing bricks and turning to mortar and yet when approached is tender, loving and has a sympathetic smile.

Always wonder what is this skeleton made of?

 Although, scientifically the composition of man and woman is the same except for some different hormones that make her an SHE and a man an HE.
This lady is tortured, abused and goes under the knife for all the wrong reasons!

Unfortunately, this is not limited to any one country. It is happening behind walls even in developed nations.
Even though there are a bunch of women, who have proved that it is not just a man's world, but there are millions who are persecuted, tormented, and abused. Some victims are bold to make headlines and just reading about them gives the heebie-jeebies down the spine.

“Being a woman is a terribly difficult task since it consists principally in dealing with men.” ― Joseph Conrad

Dealing with men has become an issue for this weaker sex. Ego is the number one factor for all the above reasons cause women are definitely proving themselves to be multi-talented yet organized while man is idling away his time getting his adrenaline high by either watching sports or god knows what!!

“When a man gives his opinion, he is a man. When a woman gives her opinion, she is a bitch.” ― Bette Davis

Thus, explaining that a man's success is not just his since there is a woman behind it. This lady could be his mother, sister or wife. They are there to consistently guide him or pilot his aircraft to a safe landing.

“As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot.” ― John Lennon

We ought to not just throw a few crumbs at her, but give her the respect, dignity, and appreciation for she has undergone and yet prefers to put a man on the pedestal.

What I really want to scream out loud is that no one is weak or strong when it comes to humans. Man and woman were created to live in unity and breed a community.

Mantra for today: “Men are from Earth, women are from Earth. Deal with it.” 
― George Carlin

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

Lancinating Love



"Be Ready!" came the command and the phone hung up.

Henna raised her eyebrows to avoid those tears falling as she got up angrily to get dressed and look her best.

The dress was already chosen.

She had no choice thus picked up the matching nail color and with music in the background, she kept practicing her smiles.

Hair and makeup were done in a jiffy since it was the natural act.
Nail color well etched in her nails. She pulled on the dress while eyeing the clock.
Just then she heard the door bell ring. At first, she trembled and quivered. Took a deep breath, pushed a strand of hair behind her ear, and froze.

Looked frantically for that piece of jewelry that defined their marriage; her ring. Wore it, and greeted her man, who scanned her from top to bottom, while extending a cold hand towards her.



"Be your best." he demanded as they drove to the destination.

She nodded obediently while fidgeting with her band, "Hmm... The choices I have made!" she muttered with moist eyes while keeping a pleasant face.

Soon the car stopped.
The couple was blinded with shutterbugs clicking from every angle.
She resisted at first, but after getting a nudge from her partner smiled and waved to the enthusiastic crowd.
The smiles she wore helped dull the sharp, stinging, knifelike pain she received from her love since they got into this union.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

BOOK BLITZ: HIS CHRISTMAS DELIGHT BY SUMMERITA RHAYNE

Wordless Wednesday #123


I am huge yet modest
I am wide yet humble
oh! Man, you pass by me each day.
Care to peep upon my attributes, and embrace some?


Mantra for today: If there is intention, Humility can be acquired by any.



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Monday, March 21, 2016

Cake and Clothes!

"Jane!" shouted the Mom from the bedroom.

"What?" she responded in an irritating tone.

"Your clothes are all spread out in the room." took a breather and continued to holler, "Next time, when you ask for a new set of clothes. Think twice!"

" Mom, Chill" Jane countered while texting.

Soon the Mom was standing next to her teen, who was oblivious to her presence.

"Sheesh! Mom! You scared me!" she exclaimed.

"Missy! you can't eat your cake and get away with it."

"huh!"

" Jane. I understand you like high class clothes, but you ought to look after them."

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Wordless Wednesday #122


Even though the surroundings get cold, bitter and leafless.

That nest is busy with life chirping.

Home is where the Heart is!

Mantra for today: Home is where memories are created!


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Monday, March 14, 2016

Grateful and acknowledgement!

 How can someone always be FULL of praises, and lend a helping hand to ALL?

Ever wonder!
Do such people even exist in the first place? 

Meet his beautiful woman, Charli Mills. An individual who is the classic example of the above.
This gentle soul has a smile that is so magnificent that it can light up the distance in miles from where we both live. Such is the genuineness of her smile!


Recently, Charli Mills, the founder of Rough Writers, and 99 words flash fiction who was my beta reader and agreed to do an editorial review for my recent book, "Voyagers into the unknown", was all praises for the book in her current blog.


Her flash fiction prompts will stimulate your brain as you try to keep it within 99 words while attempting to have fiction in it.

Join in that fun, since I have grown a lot as a writer courtesy those flash fictions!

Attaching a Link for you to subscribe to her CarrotRanch newsletter where the different writers who have participated in her prompts get highlighted.

Psst...she showcased my work  amongst many in one of her newsletters!

Read and grow via these subscriptions, and eventually join in the fun at the Ranch with your creative pen.

She will greet you with open arms, and her beautiful community of writers will inspire and give you space to grow!

Did I mention that she has a Bunkhouse Bookstore
Books written/published by the Rough Writers and Friends are featured here. You will get a glimpse of their work via other reviewers, and I guarantee you that you will like at least one book to read and treasure!

She is also lending her name to a noble cause: Check this out and trust me, it is a win-win situation for all. Do participate and not only get some karma points, but also grow as a writer. 

I end this note with gratitude to my virtual friend, confidante and mate.  I acknowledge all her hard work towards keeping us under one roof as Rough Writers as we trudge along in our respective lives and time zones. 

Sometimes Virtual friends could be angels in disguise since they have only seen your smiles from a distance but don't know the fits you throw in person. 

Although, Charli I assure you that I am not so much as the above statement, thus keep the intention to meet you in person some day!

Mantra for today: A smile, a hug can create an impact even if it is virtual. Such is the effect of kindness!




Saturday, March 12, 2016

A monster...



"Mom!" shouted my kid from his room in the middle of the night.

I woke up with a jerk!


Moved rapidly towards his room while rubbing my eyes. 

"What happened?" I inquire with anticipation while holding his hands that were stretched out in discombobulation. 

"There is a monster!" 

My eyes widened, and I looked around puzzled.

"Where?" I inquired.

"Under my bed." as he jumped up and down on it.

"Listen" he urged.

Bulged my eyes even further to awaken the mind so that I could register the noise.

"Aha! you forgot to turn off your car, sunny boy!"  


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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Wordless Wednesday #121




“Feminism is the radical notion that women are human beings.”
― Cheris Kramarae

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Book Review of Sands of Time by Neelam Saxena



Sands Of Time 
by 
Neelam Saxena Chandra

Blurb 
'SANDS OF TIME' is a collection of twelve interesting stories which bring out the different moods and moments in the lives of women.
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My Review
Sands of Time is a collection of powerful stories by Neelam Saxena. 

All these stories have one common body, a woman! All the women of her stories are either the victims or the guardian angels that help save the day or the knight in action. Thus, the author compares this lady to aqua since just as water takes the shape of a container and carries forth, this matron is versatile in spite of being talented and accomplished. She embraces whatever comes, and carves a path around it thus, making sure to inspire and exhilarate beings along the way. 

Such is the power of a woman!

The author has tackled all the arenas where the woman is battered ever since she is born. Her birth, her sacrifices more so since she is the weaker gender, the concept that she is the giver thus, the chances of prosperity come via her, her marriage and her sacrifices to embrace what may, her being battered since she is known to heal thyself and come out of the dark tunnel naturally. The stories that Neelam etched were no doubt heart wrenching but then as a reviewer I wanted more twists and turns to it more so to keep me intrigued and engrossed. No doubt, the discrimination, injustice, and abuse of thy woman was beyond acceptable and has never been tolerated by a respectable citizen of any country. 

There were some stories which started off very well such as "The Wings of Hope", " Hangover", "In the Killer's Hands", "SandClock." but lost the intensity mid-way. 

Some stories in The Sand of Time made me pause on the complexity of the woman. Reflection from the Past kept me engrossed and curious on why and how Nivedita's son, Niteesh was being harmed. The end was chilling!

The author has tackled an issue that is centuries old, yet tough to bring out the magma of this subject since the woman is a synonym of atrocity, kindness, and gentleness. So, to put out the twist and turns while keeping the matter critical needs just the right pinch of lemon and salt to bring out the tanginess yet keep it crisp and full of flavor.

Some Facts About the Author 


NeelamSaxena Chandra, an author of thirty-two books,is a record holder with the Limca Book of Records for being the author with highest number of publications in a year in English and Hindi (2015). She works as Joint Secretary (U.P.S.C.).  She has won award in a poetry contest by American Embassy, Premchand award by Ministry of Railways, Rabindranath Tagore international poetry award, Freedom award by Radio city for her lyrics. She was listed in the Forbes list as one of the most popular seventy eight authors in the country in 2014.

Awarded by eminent poet/lyricist Gulzarji in a Poetry Contest organized by American Society on the topic ‘Poetry for Social Change’.

Received the Rabindranath Tagore International poetry award -2014

Awarded PremchandPuraskar by Ministry of Railways (II prize)

Awarded by Children Book Trust, India in 2009.

Neelam also debuted as a lyricist in Shankar Tucker's composition 'Mere Sajan sun sun' and the song has won the 'Popular Choice' award  in Folk Fusion category in Radio City Freedom Awards.

Neelam is a record holder with Limca Book of records for highest publications in a year in English and Hindi.

Neelam and her daughter hold record for being the first mother-daughter duo to write a poetry book for the book 'Winter Shall Fade' in Limca Book of Records, Miracle World Records and India Book of records.

                   

         


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Monday, March 7, 2016

Book Blitz of Hope we never meet again by Srinath Krishnamoorthy



Book Blitz 
Hope We Never Meet Again
by
Srinath Krishnamoorthy
Blurb 

A girl gets divorced just before her wedding!

A widow seeks answers for the deaths of her husband and son.

A mysterious man follows a convicted rape victim.

A stranger scribbles a number in a train.

Two hearts part ways with a final wish: Hope we never meet again.

Then, there is a phone call...

Varun Diwakar is your average, happy-go-lucky young lad with many a dream that most middle class youth harbour. But, he has a peculiar predicament. An accident changes his life forever and he discovers that he can travel into the minds and dreams of people - and in that journey, he discovers many untold stories, painful narratives and surprising twists. What triggers it all, is the death of a dear friend that Varun decides to avenge. What happens in the end? How are all these stories connected? Does love outlast death and time, the two great levellers, and become the greatest leveller, of all? Find out, as bodies keep falling and many a lives are at stake!

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Excerpt 


“Dreams are to be lived, not chased.”

“Sometimes you need to walk alone to be together with yourself…”

“Timeless love stories just have beginnings…”

“If you make your every today as safe as your yesterday’s… your dream of a better tomorrow will always remain a dream.”

“Well, history is more about heroes who rebelled and flourished than heroes who rebelled and perished. The ones that flourish became the songs and the ones that perished became the anthems. I strangely felt like a song that once craved to be an anthem.”


About the Author 

Srinath Krishnamoorthy was born in Palakkad, Kerala. He holds a B. Tech degree from Government Engineering College, Palakkad and an M. Tech from MA College of Engineering, Kothamangalam. He is an avid reader, blogger and a traveler. This is his first novel and marks his transformation from a software engineer to a story engineer.

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

The Past, Present and the Future

Wishes, Desires, Ambitions!

The man is born to be the above.

In fact, as a toddler we are commanded to look up towards the kids who are walking, talking and eating on their own.
Such is the phycology of a human, which in a way is understandable since we don't want to be apes all our lives thus, ought to behave like a monkey and imitate!

The man is such a complicated machine. We make plans for the future, cannot forget our past thus ruining our present. Then, later on, we lament.

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.”
-Bil Keane

Sure the solution is also not easy, though!

Some of the hardest battles we fight are those against the demons of our past, over which we have no control.” 
― Charles F. Glassman


We all have a mind but how often do we use our intellect actually to exist in the present? We are always anxious about what if, how else, why this, now what

“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” 
― Amit Ray

As a teen, I used to admire people who would multi-task and would always be in awe of them. I gradually learnt the art, but towards the end of the day my mind is more tired than my body!! Slowly I am learning to limit myself to things to do. Make a do-able list. Be present while cooking, driving, listening to the radio, being mindful when my kid is talking.

Yesterday I received a notification from Facebook, "Congrats! It's been eight years since you joined us today!"

Now, we all know what kind of life we lead on Facebook, don't we? It's all glamorous and wishy-washy kind of life most of us portray. It's like going to the Oscars, wearing those beautiful gowns and expensive accessories but all within the comforts of being at home!
So convenient huh!

I was like, "Wow! Wish I'd known. I would have joined FB earlier!"

My 2 cents
Making a choice of what, how and when to do things is totally ours.

Sure, when there are deadlines to work upon. We work only on those! Multi-tasking is actually not only draining our mind but we are losing the glamor of our present by not enjoying it!

Mantra for today: A Future that I desire can be shaped if I live in the present rather than repenting over the spilled milk!

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This has been a Finish the Sentence Friday post. This week’s prompt is “I wish I’d known…” My co-host this week is the lovely and fabulous Kenya, who has a NEW BOOK out. Special thanks to Jill who thought of this week’s sentence but is unable to participate because she’s like busy or whatever.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Inspiration leading to a Union

"You Inspire me!" she murmured into his ear. 
The once irritated due to a heated conversation with who's the better cook had now cooled down. He instantly gathered an insight into the situation, and was quick to act upon!
Anger, ego and petulance were kept aside, and the two bodies met jubilantly for the makeup sessions are always full of lust!
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