Adventures of a Writer

Temperatures are soaring across India. Mangoes and lychees, tall cool drinks and summer vacations are all part of our coping strategies, right? So, here's an offer that's not to be missed. Relax indoors with your favourite cold beverage and your Kindle. To sweeten the deal, here's a free copy of my ebook Destiny's Girl. Hope you enjoy the read. And please don't forget to leave a review if you do read it. The limited time offer is only between 29th May and 31st May 2018. So don't delay! US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079MJDM3K INDIA: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B079MJDM3K Happy Reading! Adite xoxo

Exciting news for lovers of stories set in Ancient India. Saiswaroopa Iyer , the author of Abhaya and Avishi, is releasing her new title Mauri soon. It's a privilege for me to host the amazing new cover. But before you feast your eyes on it, here's a bit about the Author and her books. And don't forget to read the Excerpt below! ------------- Cover Reveal – Mauri, Book 2 of Abhaya Collection Mauri, the second book of Abhaya collection by Saiswaroopa Iyer is set to release on 9th June 2018 on Amazon Kindle Store . Set in the times of Mahabharata, the books explore lesser known stories of the timeless epic of India from the perspectives of strong female protagonists. The opening Title, Abhaya , was released on Kindle store in November 2015 and has received praise from acclaimed authors and reviewers. Abhaya allows us to delve into the world of our ancestors and Gods through the route of great storytelling and a brilliant narrative. A thoroughly enjoyab...

A writer is the backbone of a movie. If a filmmaker does not have a script, he/she can’t make a movie. And yet, screenwriters continue to be undervalued by the Bollywood film industry.   Writers need to be celebrated and valued as much as directors and actors.  I approached one of my dear friends JAIDEEP SEN to help me in my aim to showcase the work of legendary scriptwriters in the Bollywood film industry. Jaideep (or Raja as he is known in the industry) has spent years working with veteran filmmakers like Rakesh Roshan and Sajid Nadiadwala. He has scoured hundreds of scripts as Creative Director at Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, one of the top production houses in India. He is also a writer-director in his own right.   Raja responded with an enthusiastic ‘Yes’ to my request and said he would be happy to contribute articles showcasing the little known aspects of screenwriters. What’s more, he would love to put the spotlight on one of the most iconic of...

Have you ever met an author who doesn't want her book read? Neither have I. When readers leave a review for the book that they have read -- be it on Amazon , Goodreads , or their own blogs -- they spread the word about it. As Tim O'Reilly famously says, "Obscurity is a greater threat to authors than piracy." Sites like NetGalley offer a great opportunity for authors to find readers and conversely, for readers to discover new authors and books. While publishers/authors have to pay a subscription fee to NetGalley, readers and bloggers can read books for free in exchange for putting up a review. It also takes away the problematic issue of vetting every review request. I seriously wish there was such a site for Indian books. Here are some ways to engage with readers and reviewers.  Goodreads - Putting up a book on Goodreads and getting marked as "want to read" spreads the word about the book. Those who have physical copies of their books to offer al...