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Are rich people always bad and poor people always good?
Across movies worldwide—Hollywood, Bollywood, or any other “wood”—there is a familiar, comfortable cliché: the rich are selfish, cruel, and corrupt, while the poor are honest, kind, and morally pure. It’s a narrative we’ve seen repeated endlessly. The villain lives in a mansion; the hero comes from the streets. Wealth is shown as a moral stain,…
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Tiny Tales from Little Voices — My next creation
As I get ready to share my 14th book with you, I’m filled with a quiet, special kind of joy. “Launch” might sound too grand—so I’ll simply say this: the book is now available on Amazon and other platforms, and that’s more than enough for me. On a serious note, this one is unlike anything…
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Is creativity a Gift or a Skill sharpened through practice?
Phrases like “gifted singer,” “gifted artist,” or “gifted storyteller” are often used to describe successful people—but I can’t help feeling that sometimes they serve as an excuse for those unwilling to put in the work, a way to mask the belief that talent is something you either have or don’t. These labels sound magical, almost…
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What do we really own as creative people?
Most of my recent articles have leaned into humour — because, frankly, humour is the only currency I seem to have in abundance while navigating the chaos of life. But today feels different. Today, I woke up with a heavy heart, the kind that sits on your chest like a stubborn tenant who refuses to…
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The taste of time: Indian dishes as metaphors for years of marriage
If you know me at all, you know I adore food—honestly, at this point, people attend my training sessions purely for the food-themed icebreakers. So really, no one should be shocked that I’m explaining marriage using a menu of my favourite dishes. I mean, I grew up with my father’s golden rule: eat when you’re…
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What’s the Similarity Between Riding a Taxi and Writing?
A comedy of detours, questionable directions, and existential fare meters. I can write just about anytime, anywhere. The second I’m out observing the world — checking out buildings and soaking up nature — my ideas start jumping around like they’ve had too much coffee. In classic Abracadabra (title of my log and podcast) fashion — where my brain pulls random ideas…
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Why my inbox thinks I’m a literary genius… but my sales don’t
Let’s be honest: every indie author — no matter how proudly “independent” we claim to be — has, at some point, fantasized about that magical email.You know the one. Subject: Congratulations! We want to represent you! Most of us wake up expecting this life-changing message from a publisher or literary agent… and what do we actually find in our…
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Why I Prefer Tim Hortons Black Coffee
And why that says something about writing too Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are entirely my own and should not be considered as statements of fact, endorsements, or criticisms on behalf of any company, brand, or organization. My experiences with coffee — Tim Hortons or otherwise — are personal, subjective, and shaped by my own taste buds and quirks.…
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The Food we eat and the Words we write 🍲
A not-so-scientific study by a proud foodie about how our Eating habits shape our Creative voice. (Written with inspiration gathered from various articles — happy to credit sources upon request) Given how often I end up talking about food during my training sessions, it’s no secret that I am a certified foodie. Honestly, if I…
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SORRY ABOUT THAT, EH?
Welcome to Canada, Please Mind Your Dreams… and yes, that pun was totally intended. Finding humour in every situation — no matter how disastrous — is something I learnt from my father. The man had zero control over his laughter. None. My mother still tells the story of how he once burst into uncontrollable giggles…
