Editor Feedback—Is it Racism or Inexperience?
Feedback as a BIPOC writer comes with an additional levy. This is how I discern whether or not I need to (or how to) make revisions due to editor feedback.
How the Universe and Manifestation Works
How did I get here? In this episode of my blog, I investigate the occult reality. Perseverance and hard work got me here, but emotions were also involved—I am and always will be a follower of signs.
Parenting a Teenager—I have feelings.
My son graduated from primary school. Watching him grow up has been a joy. As a mother, I have feelings. I have fears. I second-guess everything I have ever said or done. I feel his successes and failures as if they are my own.
Retelling Nara Sinha's Myth
Or Narasimha if that is your preference. To me, he has become Sinha. I asked the question, What happens when an asura created by the gods has completed his purpose? What then? The result is a 90,000-word novel.
Why authors should affiliate with Bookshop.org
Isn't it great to be an independent author? To be honest, published authors have the same struggle with self-promotion. While I've had an account on goodreads.com for some time, I hadn't availed myself of all the benefits of creating a BookShop.org account.
Goal | My books in 20 brick & mortar stores by the end of 2025.
I'm lucky. I live in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Setting this goal is realistic and achievable, depending on whether or not I hear back from local booksellers. In the time it took me to write this blog post, I have changed September to autumn and then EOY.
Adventures in Cold Calling Booksellers
My books have been out for more than a year. I'm only getting to this now. What held me back? What changed? Using the motivation from selling a few books.
Inconsistencies in Writing and How to Find Them
We're too close to our work. Identifying and fixing inconsistencies is the first step towards an immersive and cohesive story.
009 | On Sri Lankan Demons & Witchcraft...
An introductory primer for the demons, spirits, and gods to come. There are three sub-religions practiced in Sri Lanka associated with demons and witchcraft. These are demonology, capuism, and grahaism.
Light Podcasting
Efficiency with podcasting. What am I using, how long does it take, where do I spend my time? How do I do this as one solo person?
