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Book launch!

Thank you for coming by this page. I am pleased to share that the launch-date for my first novel is almost here!

In these unprecedented times, my publisher and I are taking a digital approach to the launch via the following:

  • Title and cover reveal and eBook posts on social media
  • An author bio and a column in a mainstream publication
  • A launch of the eBook and Audible editions for the Indian subcontinent (June 1st)

The paperback launch for the Indian subcontinent is targeted for June 29th, and I hope to share the news of a worldwide launch in the coming weeks and months!

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The holidays…

The December holidays are finally upon me. 15 days to spend with family. 15 days to rest and recuperate. And 15 days to plan for the next year…

Yes, a priceless facet of the Christmas holidays is that it grants me the chance to immerse myself in writing day after day. I plan to build my marketing platform in anticipation of my book launch, review a draft of my second book and build the storyline for my third book.

So I wish you not only a joyful holiday season but also a productive one. This is a precious time of the year, a time during which you can step back to appreciate what went well and identify what you would like to do in the coming year. Enjoy this opportunity to reflect, and all the best for 2020!

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Time travel

Pick up a favorite childhood book. Look through its pages. Does it bring back memories?

I recently read through one, a Tintin comic. Pictures and expressions of the Belgian reporter took me back to my bed three decades ago, where I lay curled up reading one story after another.

Memories are the only time travel we may ever know, and an old book is my favorite vehicle.

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The perfect move

My hands are clasped below my chin. My eyes rest on a board of squares.
The Black knight sweeps in imaginary arcs. I extend a finger to position him near White’s castle. “Check,” I say and my opponent sighs.

Whispers and murmurs pass through the crowd.

The 14-year-old boy opposite me tips his king.

I extend my hand for a shake, then walk away. Our only connection, the last four hours spent locked in battle.

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The Art of Nonfiction

On several mornings of April 2019, I hit the play button on my Audible app and backed out of my driveway. What was I listening to? The Art of Nonfiction by Ayn Rand.

Based on a series of her lectures, this book covers the key structural and thematic aspects of a good article. As I turned onto the Stone Mountain highway, a nugget of her wisdom hit my ears. As I passed an exit, I learned about how to separate the creative and editing steps.

As I walked into office that week, fresh from listening to this book, my mind was conditioned to be articulate and to the point. A perfect start to my day.