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PAWN OF SAMSARA

PAWN OF SAMSARA

Created to serve and protect, tempered by circumstance. Cut loose, abandoned, and left to find their way through Samsara alone. Sinha is a young asura who can transform from lion to man. In a struggle to find his identity, he seeks out the familiar: the reincarnations of his long-dead companions. The water buffalo god, Isha, plays with fire. Ambition lands him under the foot of the Asura King. The best intentions pave a pathway to hell. Destinies entwined, the knots of Samsara take hold.
08
May
004 | A Conversation on Masks, Playing God, and Striving for Enlightenment

004 | A Conversation on Masks, Playing God, and Striving for Enlightenment

This conversation dives into material in the novel I'm drafting. We talk about Yaksha masks and their significance in a real-life context.
3 min read
29
Apr
003 | Exploring Beliefs Through the Hero's Journey on Myths & Samara

003 | Exploring Beliefs Through the Hero's Journey on Myths & Samara

How does storytelling contribute to a greater understanding of mental and spiritual states? We dive into the story of Vishnu's avatar, Nara Simha, as an illustration of karma, reincarnation, time and the universe. Episode 3 (<15 mins) is available on April 29th, 2025.
4 min read
09
Apr
002 | Vijaya's Story on Myths & Samsara

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.
8 min read
09
Apr
Indie versus Trad Publishing

Indie versus Trad Publishing

When impatience rules my psyche, will introspection calm my desire for immediate gratification through Independent Publishing?
6 min read
20
Nov
Writing the Synopsis

Writing the Synopsis

No MFA is required. I fumbled and bumbled into what made sense for my novel.
4 min read
21
Jun
Receiving Feedback for my novel and short stories

Receiving Feedback for my novel and short stories

Breaking through the 4th wall with version 5.0 of my manuscript.
5 min read
03
Jun
I don’t want to use AI for my book cover

I don’t want to use AI for my book cover

An exploration of artificial intelligence's limitations in capturing cultural nuance and storytelling depth.
5 min read
31
May
Writing neurodivergent characters

Writing neurodivergent characters

Sinha is someone with a touch of ASD. What does this mean, and how do I convey it?
2 min read
08
May
Clearer plot points, obstacles, and characters’ attempts to overcome

Clearer plot points, obstacles, and characters’ attempts to overcome

I want to praise 2 literary agents. Neither represents me. That’s ok. What I appreciate is that they gave me feedback.
4 min read
30
Apr
The author and her sister stand in front of an eight story or more stupa (before its restoration) in Sri Lanka.

Making Sense Of Ancient History

To write a historical retelling necessitates going down multiple rabbit holes. I research ‘just enough’ to create a setting for my novel, set in 600 BCE on the Indian Subcontinent.
5 min read