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April 17, 2020
Welcome to Agnishatdal Brendan!
Welcome the new author of Agnishatdal Brendan! A few words from him for you:
I’m based in Ireland, and I believe that words can change the world and the way we see each other. I have been writing for over twenty years, I’m mid fifties in age, and I have a lot of books in progress. I am not married, and I believe in the words of the prophets, we are all equal in the eyes of God. I have had a short story published, I haven’t really attempted to get them published, and I devote my time to teaching wisdom, whenever I can.
I have had an assortment of works,, I don’t believe that we are defined by what work we do, but by how we treat our fellow human beings. I’m a very original thinker, and I believe the world is under-going profound change, and that the change, is being directed by the Holy Spirit of God. That’s me in a nutshell. I’m very practiced at praying, and i have encountered divine intervention many times, amen.
April 16, 2020
Agnishatdal Chaitra 1426, March 2020 critique by editor Sharmishtha Basu
Agnishatdal Chaitra 1426 March 2020
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Critique by SB
Agnishatdal Chaitra 1426, March 2020
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By your good old editor! Few words about the works of my much cherished authors. So the critiques will be honest, short and sweet!
Ateet by Labanya: Fantastic poem, haunting and beautiful.
Glory days by saptarchi: A question that haunts so many of us, will Bengal ever shine again, chances look slim with each passing day though! Apparently whoever sits on throne of Bengal becomes Ravana for sure!
Masai by Brieuc Martin Onraet: Finally the story concludes with a set of photographs that makes me envious, Brian you have had a wonderful life! Thank you for sharing these with us!
Vikrama aur betala by Raghunandan Kuppuswamy: I wonder what will happen next, will those creatures really come to life?
Gardens of Sarusammog by Troy David Loy: I love Saru, enjoy every story about him, I have read this one before and will love to read more of Saru for sure!
Never go back by Dom Collucci: Life truly is one way road, there is no turning back and going back! Once you have moved forward your past is gone forever! Great reminder soulbro.
Bitter Pill dose 28 by Bitter Pill: politics 4: One wonders if politicians are born with conscience and then they dump it or they are born without it from their mother’s womb!
The shearer by Pat Ritters: Great piece, well he was lucky that he was not jailed, only held there to calm him down! Lucky him!
Dirkball by Robert Sherriff: another beautiful painting from the book!
I believe that will be it for my critique as an editor, you will have to read the rest in Ezine. Of course there is truckloads of more works there!
April 15, 2020
Agnishatdal Chaitra 1426, March 2020 critique by Labanya
Agnishatdal Chaitra 1426 March 2020
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Critique by Labanya
Agnishatdal Chaitra 1426, March 2020
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Hi friends, let us begin!
The ezine begins with a tribute to Kalidasa, I have read Bengali translation of few of his works and he was one of those writers that made me ache to learn Sanskrit well enough to understand his works! Life had other plans! He is as famous as Shakespeare is in English world and equally or more revered. I have read his biography too, reading one more time is quite alright for me!
Glory days by saptarchi: S speaks out for so many of us through his/her works! What have these politicians done to you Bengal! The glory of India past!
Masai by Brieuc Martin Onraet: Not at all fond of hunters, unless of course they fight with bare hands! So this month’s piece was not fun at all, loved the pix though! Mr. Onraet certainly have lived quite a life!
Vikrama aur betala by Raghunandan Kuppuswamy: great instalment Mr. Kuppuswamy, now I will be waiting for next month to read what happens next! Ha!
Gardens of Sarusammog by Troy David Loy: Another fascinating piece by Mr. Loy, the description of Saru is quite fun, cute and intimidating too!
Never go back by Dom Collucci: Wise words. If only we could turn back the clock! Life is just like that, once you have moved forth there is no turning back! Great words of wisdom Mr. Collucci.
Bitter Pill dose 28 by Bitter Pill: politics 4: Politicians in general are repulsive, don’t know if Indians are exceptionally bad or they all are peas of same pod excluding a few! They really stink!
Clippings by Freya Pickard: This sounds like a great newsletter, I will subscribe or ask Agni to give me her copies!
The shearer by Pat Ritters: Well finally the officer shared the news to the man how he ended up in jail, good thing is he was not imprisoned, just restrained!
Dirkball by Robert Sherriff: cute pic.
In the end I will talk about Agni’s works in short-I have been requested by her to do that, to highlight the work of other authors in Agnishatdal, I will talk about her works in Agnijaat.
Treats:
Two lovely shots- one from holi and the other one from her photography trip!
In the treats section Agnijaat and Agnishatdal Book 11 links have been provided.
Final life by Andrew Mowere: Fantasy story, will have to check it out and see if I can get a copy to read! The interview with the author was really great as usual. Love to know about the person writing the things!
Love continues from within by Dom Collucci-Love Mr. Collucci’s works, so I am pretty sure the book will be a treasure trove!
Pikatron by Troy David Loy sounds like a great reading material with fractals as added beauty!
SBs’ book in amazon, sounds good! Will be checking on them, maybe grab a copy and critique them too!
Kalkaprasad Maharaj- Never heard his name. How callous we are when it comes to our talents! Look at YouTube it is filled with Western artists and their works! Wish we were like them!
Haunting hour: Have watched a few episodes in YouTube, they are really great! Absolutely loved them.
Hafiz Ali Khan- So he is Ustad Amjad Ali Khan’s father. Will check out YouTube if there is any piece by him.
Youtubia-Frankenstein- Will check out! Thanks for adding a bit about the story.
True Treasure Carl Sagan: He absolutely is!
Golgappa is absolutely delicious! My mouth waters when I think about it!
Minutes Together: this month’s story ventriloquism was scary and tragic.
Loved the Bengali poem and the hindi poem both. Thank you for adding my work in your ezine Agni.
Chandbiwi was in our history book, she certainly was brave and inspiring!
Kamoda- thought provoking story! Can’t say I don’t feel sad for the daitya!
Words- butterflies- do you know someone that does not loves butterflies? A cute pic made the post perfect.
Ponga Pandit- another good tip!
The sketches all through the ezine were pretty!
That is it I guess! See you again next month, and thank you Agni/Sharmishtha for translating my works!
Yours sincerely,
Labanya
Thursday Rhymes 16.4.20
have a great day full of joy and laughter!
lots of Love.
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Thursday Bouquet 16.4.20
have a great day full of joy and laughter!
lots of Love.
Sharmishtha Basu
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April 14, 2020
Agnijaat Chaitra 1426, March 2020 critique by Labanya
Agnijaat Chaitra 1426, February 2020
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Critique by Labanya
Agnijaat Chaitra 1426, March 2020
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Indie Author Speaks 12: Quite liked the editing tips shared by Agni, they all are quite good and should be kept in mind. If you edit your own writing or hire someone to edit it for you, or someone does it for you!
FTQFS: A scary reality in conservative societies, where men can’t directly approach and seduce women they hire women to lure women out to them! Eternal and tragic reality!
Techbabble: Well, just read the forums, these days customer care executives are losing their ethics, manners and expertise steadily all over the country!
The unexpected: Sometimes life teaches us viciously to save a penny for rainy day! Like the thing happened to Agni.
SOS: Many of the miseries caused to us are by other human beings, not luck or fate, that is a sure truth, and quite often by those we trust deeply!
WOW: Very true, if only I could conquer half of myself!
History of India: Interesting piece on early Aryan civilization. Though these days many historians claim that Aryans are not outsiders but Dravidians evolved.
Fun and Frolic section:
Confessions of an alcoholic by Pat Ritter: Sounds like a great story, from which many can learn, the ones who are on the brink of alcoholism or the ones that already are! It is a horrible addiction.
Agnijaat and Agnishatdal Book 12: Books will be published in early May, will be waiting.
Pikatron September 2018 critique by Editor: Will have to get the newsletter from Agni.
10 unforgettable movies: Have watched a few, will check out the rest.
Indian Raga Now:
K.L. Sehgal- He was awesome.
Utpal Dutt- I have watched him in many hindi movies and few Bengali movies he rocks!
Tinkerbell and never beast: Will have to try my luck and see if I can get the movie.
Mother nature: Kolkata chokes me too, but what can we do about it?
Youtube channel: Already checked them all out.
Storytime:
Flying monkeys: Short and hilarious!
Ramnavami: We Bengalis really don’t worship Ram. There are many that worship Krishna though! He was a very noble man if not husband, that part is for sure!
Theme: Sun- a lovely compilation of painting and poems about sun, the paintings are specially cheerful.
The cartoon babu shakespeare: You will see them everywhere in India and on internet! Just tell them that English is not your mother tongue, or if Indian then you have studied in vernacular medium! The scariest ones are those who themselves don’t know English and try to force their English on others!
In the end quite enjoyed the Ezine, and its colourful sketches/paintings specially!
That is it I guess! See you again next month, and thank you Agni/Sharmishtha for translating my works!
Yours sincerely,
Labanya
April 13, 2020
SBPnB March 2020
SBPnB March 2020
Sharmishtha Basu’s Pen n Brush
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Fresh from oven, I have been writing these stories from this very year’s beginning, having some fun writing them too, hope you will enjoy them too!
The stories of course are of my present mood, versatile as they can be! Written to entertain myself and hopefully my readers, just read and tell me if you enjoyed them!
Don’t forget to share your views, suggestions without any hesitation. My contact details are at the end of the book.
As you all know these are my creations, copyrighted works, you are free to use them as long as you treat them as my property-mention my name as the creator and leave a link to my blog and inform me with the details of your use (non-profit) or discuss the financial side if you like them enough to publish them in your ezine, blog etc to sell.
April 12, 2020
Coming Kingdom March 2020
Coming Kingdom March 2020
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Upcoming Kingdom this month is sharing stories from previous decade! This month you will read bunch of short and very short stories spinning around human beings mostly- yes again! Apparently my mind was absolutely in human beings mode back then!
These are my old works from 2010-11 that I am ruthlessly editing, rewriting! This month there are 52 micro fictions, hope you will enjoy them.
Share your views, your tips and if you want me to add something in it, exclude something from it… feel free to tell me!
You have all the details in the final two pages! You know the drill about copyrights, these are my works, copyrighted so if you want to share them in your blog or site please ask me, and send me a link after you have shared it so I can use that for my promotional ventures.
Happy Reading!
Sharmishtha Basu
17.3.20
April 11, 2020
Agnishatdal Chaitra 1426, March 2020
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Agnishatdal Chaitra 1426, March 2020
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Authors of Agnishatdal : Chaitra 1426
Agnishatdal is an English monthly Ezine blessed with selfless affection of its creative group, these selfless authors, artists have shared their wonderful creation for free and no matter how much I try to thank them for this gift, it will be nothing! Here they are (No order please, just the names as they appeared in mind) :
Brieuc Martin Onraet https://equinoxio21.wordpress.com
Dominic Collucci: http://zen-inspirations.blogspot.com/
Raghunandan Kuppuswamy https://ksriranga.wordpress.com
Troy David Loy http://troythulu.net
Pat Ritter http://www.patritter.com.au
Freya Pickard: https://purehaiku.wordpress.com
Labanya
Citizen Null
Saptarchi
Bitter Pill
and
Sharmishtha Basu
https://agnijaat.wordpress.com
https://agnishatdal.wordpress.com
https://agnishatdalezine.wordpress.com
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