Review: Speak Your Heart with Sameena Peerzada

The show was earlier titled as Rewind with Sameena Peerzada. But there is nothing to review about that. Both titles work just fine. The show has so far brought a diverse range of guests. From singers to actors to standup comedians to image consultants. The questions are serious. It brings out the best of the…

Should authors review other authors’ books?

I am not an author in the strict sense, as I have no paperbacks published yet. All my work is digitally published. But I am a reader. I haven’t read thousands of books, but I read. Of late, after discovering the world of Goodreads, I am reading happily because I can read and write a…

Book Announcement: Tales of Software Engineers

What’s the opposite of ‘writers block’? I have been through the phase where I just can’t come up with anything. No ideas, no words, not even the passion to write. And then there is this phase where I’m swamped with ideas. Too many of them. And I don’t have enough time to work on those….

Book Review: The year of short stories: Jeffrey Archer

Master storyteller Jeffrey Archer has digitally released a series of short stories. Some stories are taken from his earlier collections, some are new. I had read a few when I used to obsessively purchase all Archer books. Some, however, I read in past two weeks. And it was quite a lot. Each story is amazing….

Book Review: Harry Potter #1 (OMG I did it)

I am too told to read Harry Potter. I was too told to read the series the first time I attempted to read it thirteen years ago. During this Eid-ul-Fitr, my brother asked me to read it. I refused. He insisted. I told her that last time I tried, I had to give it up…

Six months into year 2018

This year has been rewarding so far. I started pursuing the life long dream of writing. I am writing a lot this year. And I am reading a lot, a lot more than I write. Well, I have been reading since I was six. And books is all I have, after I’m done with the…

Book Release: A Journey to Remember

As I mentioned in my earlier blog post, I have completed writing a short story in English. My beta readers are off for a vacation, and I am just too excited. What do I do then? I decide to make this book a guinea pig of sorts. I will learn the nuances of self-publishing. How…

Book Review: Love Muffin and Chai Latte by Anya Wylde

Background: It is a story of Tabitha Lee Simmons, who is going through some tough times. Jobless and freshly homeless, a dominating-yet-stupid fiancée Chris, a bestie who stands by her all the time, and a crooked family and past. She travels to attend her would-be-sister-in-law – Maya’s wedding. Review: There is a reason I am…

Book Review: Engaging Mr. Darcy

Review of “Engaging Mr. Darcy (An Austen Inspired Romantic Comedy)” Originally posted on Goodreads. Before we begin: This made me change my opinion multiple times through the day. I started reading the book on June 2, 2018. I barely finished 20% of it, and decided to call it quits. Although it is in the title,…

Book Review: And Then She Was Gone (Jack Stratton, #0)

Review of “And Then She Was Gone (Jack Stratton, #0) ” After trying a few contemporary romance books, I felt sick to the stomach. From my updates feed on Goodreads, I liked this title and added to the to-read shelf. Jack Stratton is apparently the protagonist of a book series including seven books. I happen to…