3671, so far behind, but powering through.
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Happy NaNoWriMo2020 | Day 4
Wrote 1089 words today, not meeting my daily goal but I will cover that soon. Soon! Shabana Mukhtar
Book Promotion | Sample Chapter | Once Upon a Crush | Chapter 2
Chapter 2 – Dealing with a Scandal 3rd July 2018 He’s only twenty-two but look at the ruckus he has caused. Ayesha Khan tried to commit suicide, leaving a note that blamed Ubaid. Ahmad and Saira Sayyed were as devastated as could be. Thankfully, the suicide attempt had failed, and Ayesha’s life was…
Happy NaNoWriMo2020 | Day 3
I am not keeping well. For a moment, it felt like my NaNoWriMo 2020 plans will go for a toss. But hey, I can still type pretty damn fast even in bed. First stretch is 1789 words. Go, beat that!
Book Promotion | Sample Chapter | Once Upon a Crush | Chapter 1
Chapter 1 – A Love Letter, A Quarrel, A Suicide 2nd December 2015 Hiba Sayyed rushed to her best friend Naina’s house. “Naina, I have received a letter from a guy that lives in the next lane,” she announced excitedly. “Throw it away,” Naina replied without even bothering to look up. “No!”…
Book Description | Once Upon a Crush | Once Upon a Time Book 1
Bold and beautiful, feisty and fiercely competitive; Hiba Sayyed is all set to join VIT, Pune as first-semester Computer Science MTech student. Tall and dark, handsome and rich; Ubaid Sayyed is all set to join at Informatica, Pune as a Human Resources executive. He has an inherent giving nature, especially when it comes to the…
Teaching | A Nobel Profession
In an attempt to capture the moment forever, are we forgetting to live the moment then and there?
HOWTO | How to Review a Book
Someone contacted me seeking guidance on reviewing a book. If only I knew! I try to follow a set pattern, a template, if you will, in my reviews. However, as I am not learned, I primarily go with my instincts. There are a few things I keep in mind. 1. The Theme Explain the theme…
Book Promotion | Quarantine Biryani & Other Recipes
Dear readers, Lockdown has forced us to rediscover newer versions of ourselves. As it turns out, my culinary skills are not as bad as I thought. Sharing a few fun recipes and stories that I tried during lockdowns. I would be delighted to get any feedback. To read Urdu edition, click here. To read Hindi…
Book Promotion | Quarantine Biryani & Other Recipes
Dear readers, Lockdown has forced us to rediscover newer versions of ourselves. As it turns out, my culinary skills are not as bad as I thought. Sharing a few fun recipes and stories that I tried during lockdowns. I would be delighted to get any feedback. To read Urdu edition, click here. To read Hindi…