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Session 2 on Writers for Readers on CHOP FM 102.7
Another amazing discussion on the Writers for Readers segment of Pickering College’s CHOP FM 102.7. Courtesy of Gary Johnson (you truly are the best 🙌), we had an insightful conversation about my book The Modern Author’s Playbook and how it can support authors at different stages of their writing journey. This marked my second appearance…
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Trauma Porn on LinkedIn: When hardship becomes a commodity, and who really benefits
Pic source – Pixabay It is deeply unsettling, bordering on nauseating, to watch human trauma be repackaged as a personal branding tool. Suffering has become content, dignity a casualty, and empathy a performance designed to serve algorithms rather than people. LinkedIn has grown into a powerful platform for professionals globally to share insights, network, and…
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What technology has done to modern writing: Good, Bad, or Both?
I am sure that a great deal has already been written about technology and its impact on writing. Yet this morning, as I sat staring at my unfinished, unedited manuscript, I found myself reflecting on how tools like Grammarly, or even something as basic as Microsoft Word, quietly help authors shape their stories. I also…
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The year in a nutshell: 2025
Pic source – Pixabay I have never been great with resolutions. I have never believed much in setting grand, sweeping goals at the start of the year. What I am good at, though, is tracking progress, examining what worked, understanding what didn’t, and making thoughtful plans to do better. Looking back, 2025 didn’t turn out…
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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 clichĂ©: 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…