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The Pain of Losing a Car in Canada
The greatest irony of being an author — whether you see it as a gift or a curse — lies in the fact that every experience, good or bad, eventually finds its way into a story. Fair warning: this one’s about life’s not-so-pretty moments. Proceed with caution (or curiosity). Losing a car in Canada isn’t exactly a rare story.…
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Can an Author Succeed Today Without Social Media?
To be or, not to be – It’s a question every new author wrestles with today, and I cover it thoroughly in my book The Modern Author’s Playbook. Notice how I brought up the topic and introduced my book organically? That’s marketing too — subtle, honest, and effective. You don’t need loud promotions; you just need what…
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Lost in the ‘Good Morning’ Epidemic
When Forwards Replace Real Conversations Have you ever received that fabled “Good Morning” message from an uncle, aunt, or that one enthusiastic friend? You know the kind — a glittery sunrise, a motivational quote in a floral frame, and sometimes even an animated bird chirping wisdom at you. And what do most of us do? We hit…
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Announcement
In my author resource book The Modern Author’s Playbook, I spoke about exploring alternative publishing platforms beyond KDP, IngramSpark, and traditional or hybrid publishing — platforms like Inkitt, Radish, Webnovel, and others. I’ve always believed these emerging ecosystems offer incredible opportunities, and now I’m experiencing it firsthand. The reader engagement on these platforms is truly…
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When Praise Feels Like Spam
How I Almost Ignored a Real Reader… In today’s digital world, authors face a strange and exhausting reality — fake admiration. Every morning, my inbox lights up with 10–15 emails praising my books. At first, it felt flattering. Then I noticed a pattern. The compliments were always followed by the same sales pitch: “Promote your book in our…
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The Art of Serving the Same Wine in a New Bottle: Why clichés continue to rule our hearts, and minds
Pic Source – Pixabay Every few months, critics resurrect the same complaint: Bollywood lacks originality. That every second film is just a remix of star-crossed lovers, revenge dramas, family sagas, over-the-top action, or the eternal “rich boy meets poor girl” story — just dressed in new designer clothes. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: if these…
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The Langar at the Golden Temple: A Feast Beyond Food
*Langar – community meal One of the founding principles of Sikhism is seva — selfless service performed without expecting anything in return. And perhaps the greatest living example of seva can be found in the langar at gurudwara sahibs across the world. The Golden Temple’s langar is the heartbeat of this philosophy. Every act within…
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Beeke Nahin Alfaz
I have never written in Hindi before, but a heart-to-heart conversation with a fellow struggling author set something in motion. Before I knew it, one thing led to another, and this was born. “बिके नहीं अल्फ़ाज़” लिखने की शुरुआत तो एक ख्वाब से हुई,जब दिल में कोई अधूरी बात रह गई थी।कलम उठाई, कागज़ से…
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When Faith Found Me: A Conversation Between Grief and Belief
“Bura Jo Dekhan Main Challa, Bura Na Milia Koye. Jo Mann Khoja Apna, To Mujhse Bura Na Koye.” — Kabir (I went out in search of the wicked, but found none. When I looked within, I discovered none more wicked than myself.) The word “Bura” can be translated as “wrong,” “evil,” or even “flawed,” depending…
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Coming in hot on Oct 21 in ebook & paperback…
Thrilled to finally share this! This book has been 8 years in the making — a culmination of my journey through the literary world, packed with real-world insights, lessons, and practical tips for both aspiring and experienced authors. The Modern Author’s Playbook is designed to be your trusted companion — whether you’re writing your first…