Characters—Playlist for A Lion's Head
I wish I'd taken up drawing as a child. Instead, I've got to make do with images drawn by others. Since I have no pictures, music will have to do. Dive into the backstories of the supporting characters.
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.
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.
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?
Retelling Narasimha's Origins
Or Nara Sinha, as he is called in the books. I ask the question, What happens when a divine being created by the Gods has completed his purpose? What then? The result is my duology.
An Editor's Perspective
Feedback is a gift. What are we asking for when we ask for feedback from an editor? More importantly, are we ready to receive it? I write about my fears around the editorial process, how I stumbled on my editor, and how I received her edits.
Learn what to Cut Out from Storytelling, Podcasts, and Life
Most of us need a harbinger of truth to pull us back from the growing chasm created by politics. A Kalyana Mithra is a 'good or admirable friend'. They offer mentorship, act as a guide or spiritual ally, and contribute to spiritual and ethical growth. In writing, these are our editors and producers.
