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Adhirath Sethi

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Adhirath Sethi writes because situations intrigue him. There is a joy he finds in exploring ‘what-ifs’ and turning them into sub plots that are then allowed to run unsupervised in his mind, colliding recklessly with one another. From the ensuing chaos, he draws out a story. He does not know whether it will be funny or sad, but he hopes that his style of writing waxes the interest of any reader wading through it.

He is not excited by elaborate prose, riddled with hard words. His is a pursuit of the ability to evoke curious visualizations in the reader’s mind, using even the simplest language, as so many of his favourite writers have done.

A former management consultant with The Boston Consulting Group, he took an all too eager plunge into en
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The Plight of the First Time Author

Becoming a published author is a lot like getting into a really good university. People around you will pat you on the back and tell you that you've made it. And for a while, you will believe them, assuming that things from here on will be smooth sailing, because the brand you're now associated with will ensure that failure stays a safe distance from you for ever.

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