Publishing with Ingram Spark
Two months of wrestling with book covers and PDF files before I finally added my books for a wider distribution than available from Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
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Compromise vs. Sacrifice
When you say the wrong thing at the wrong time, ego shows up and leaves you with your foot in the mess. This affects friendships, careers, and romantic relationships. How do we choose between compromising or sacrificing ourselves?
Living with Fibroids
Is this what it all comes down to? What are fibroids, and how did they affect my weight loss journey? The long read.
002 | Vijaya's Story on Myths & Samsara
What is of most interest to me is Vijaya's parentage, and grand parentage. The basis for my earlier novels. Episode 2 (~18 mins) is available April 15th, 2025.
Indie versus Trad Publishing
When impatience rules my psyche, will introspection calm my desire for immediate gratification through Independent Publishing?
001 | Audience & Animals? on Myths & Samsara
Happy April Fool's Day! For the pagan holiday, I am dropping a new podcast. No, this is no joke. Read more below.
What do exposition and 'sausage making' have in common?
I've been firing on all cylinders in the last week. My daughter caught a debilitating stomach virus. I ended up self-medicating with YouTube videos and experimented with social media. I rubbed my daughter's belly and sang, "belly ache, belly ache, go away, go away." She's better now.
Crusty Eye Yaksha
Yaksha/demons are significant in Sri Lanka as representations of illness or distress. I felt, as I was writing IOD that this was appropriate to bring a historic norm to the modern era.
000 | Introducing Myths & Samsara
Through Buddhist cosmology, we revive ancient tales and blend folklore with world-building. Discover myths, spiritual lore, and a fantasy saga where time is a labyrinth and the dead do not rest.
What I learned: Comicon 2025
A Day of Books, Connections, and Unexpected Moments. Have you ever wondered what happens when an author steps into the vibrant world of Comicon?
Writing at the Turn of the 21st Century
Nostalgic comparison of writing a novel in the pre-mobile era. I finished writing THE TAKING in the year 2000. I write about why my first novel does not reflect the calibre of my writing today. The long read.
The Erudite Bookworm
New Chapter, New Platform: Why I'm Building The Erudite Bookworm #WritersJourney #NewWebsite
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2025 — A new charge
A recap of the achievements of 2024 and what I would like to improve in the coming year.
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What was life like 10,000 years ago?
What was life like in the past? Humans weren't just surviving—they had intricate societies and complex social landscapes. History contains stories of adaptation and resilience. The past is a mirror reflecting our complexities. Who were we? Who are we still?
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Writing the Synopsis
No MFA is required. I fumbled and bumbled into what made sense for my novel.
Anecdotal Evidence
What works for you fails for me
The odds are stacked against me. But I am not a statistic.
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Goal setting September
Back to the grind after time away from my novel.
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The Revision Check-List
Struggling with revisions? This checklist covers key elements to refine your manuscript—from historical accuracy to tightening passive POV. Read more on how to revise with objectivity.
Anecdotal Evidence
Playing the Game… of Life.
Rise above the noise, setbacks, and limiting beliefs that hold us back.
Anecdotal Evidence
On Goal Completion and the Satisfaction that Should Come with it.
After 20+ years, I woke up to realize I was on the wrong path. Is it people pleasing or ADHD that drove me?
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The Tale of the Agent who lost their job over a Tweet
Drama in the #WriterCommunity and #Querying Hell.
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Receiving Feedback for my novel and short stories
Breaking through the 4th wall with version 5.0 of my manuscript.
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Writing neurodivergent characters
Sinha is someone with a touch of ASD. What does this mean, and how do I convey it?
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My experience with #PitDark
Spoiler alert: You will need a Twitter account for this one.