This week was 0% productive in terms of writing because I dedicated 100% to office work; and some stuff at home that I have been procrastinating for months. My YouTube videos binge watching spree continues. And, I have stumbled upon a fabulous song – ‘Ae Watan’ from Raazi, for the first time. It has been…
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Book Promotion: Jab They Met: An Anthology of sweet romances
Introduction: Sometimes, love happens when we least expect it. I love ‘accidental love stories’. I have written some myself. I am glad to present an anthology of such stories. Each story is a stand-alone novella with a happily ever after theme. It is squeaky clean and does not contain any profanity or sexual content. Title:…
Fun Facts About Me #4
I am a Computer Science and Engineering graduate.
A Retrospective: The week that was – 19w33
This week was a 50% anxiety and 50% boredome. I am back to Pune, and back to office. Since Monday morning, the butterflies in my stomach started going crazy until I reached my Pune abode on Wednesday morning. The thought of travelling makes me anxious, even though it is from one home to another. Does…
A Retrospective: The week that was – 19w32
I was home for the entire week and it was awesome. I tried finishing the story that was slated to be published in August. I noticed some plotholes and decided to rework some bits. Then, I changed my mind. I don’t think I am publishing anything this month. I have read some Urdu stories, but…
Is ‘Respect’ Diminishing?
In today’s age, have we stopped respecting people? I am picky, and I say that aloud. Other people are picky, but they don’t have the guts to admit it. But that’s beside the point. My point is that I don’t like loud voices and I talk about it. I have been working for nearly 14…
Fun Facts About Me #3
I am the fourth child of my parents. I seek attention, for obvious reasons.
Happy Independence Day, India
Dear India, I wish you a happy birthday on your day of independence. Of course, you have been born for ages and seen the good times and the bad ones. I wish you prosperity, progress and independence in truest sense. Happy 72nd! Shabana Mukthar
Book Promotion: A True Lie (Happily Ever After #5)
Title: A True Lie Subtitle: Happily Ever After #5 Summary: A novelette highlighting some of the pressing issues that young adults face in India A social, cultural, family drama… A romantic story… A May-December Romance Neha is a high school student. She is constantly pressurized by her friends to have a boyfriend, buy a…
Eid Celebrations
People asked me how I spent my Eid. I had a long answer but I simply answered. It was nice. We had a great time. Eid is just about waiting. For Eid-ul-Fitr, the wait begins on the evening of the 29th of Ramzan, waiting for the moon sighting. Then we wait for announcement from other…