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September 8, 2022
Rest in Power, Ma’am #HMQueenElizabeth
I feel sad, deep down. Queen Elizabeth the Second passed away peacefully at her Scottish home, Balmoral this afternoon, surrounded by loved ones. It might sound strange, but, to me, it feels like losing a family member. She was an amazing monarch, and though no one can get everything right, she got a whole lot […]
September 7, 2022
Small Deaths by @RijulaDas #BlogTour @FMcMAssociates
I am delighted to be a part of the book tour for the release of this translated title, Small By Rijula Das, published by Amazon Crossing. In the red-light district of Shonagachhi, Lalee dreams of trading a life ofpenury and violence for one of relative luxury as a better-paid ‘escort’.Her long-standing client, Trilokeshwar ‘Tilu’ Shau […]
September 6, 2022
One-Liner Wednesday – Firsts
“Just as life and its experiences makes you feel jaded, remember, for someone out there, it’s their first time.” Ritu Bhathal For Linda’s #1LinerWeds
#TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge No. 288, #TasteTheRainbow Seasons
I am back, three Tuesdays in a row to take part in Colleen’s Syllabic poetry challenge! This week, choose your own syllabic form and a color to feature in your syllabic poem. Think about the different ways you can use color in a poem. Colleen Chesebro Rainbow hued flowersGive way to the russet goldsOf the […]
September 4, 2022
Chai And A Chat #202 #ChaiAndAChat
Hi there, Peeps! One partial week of school done! It was good to be back, but I am ready with my cuppa to let you know how it went! This week, as I mentioned before, my classes will be in, but only for half days. It’s like the calm before the storm, you know! But […]
September 3, 2022
Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 391 – Another Year Older
“Wisdom can be found in the most unexpected places.” Ritu Bhathal Thank you, Spidey, for giving me a chance to use my own quote, today! It is the day after my 47th birthday, and I wonder whether I have gained any more wisdom with the addition of that extra year. Well, I was on good […]
September 2, 2022
#SoCS Sept. 03, 2022 – Why, it’s my Birthday!
Linda’s SoCS prompt. Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “start with why.” Begin your post with the word “why.” Have fun! Why am I smiling slightly wider, today? Well, it’s my birthday! That’s why!
Throwback Thursday #54 – Favourite Things #RememberWhen #TBT Memory
Having another go at Maggie and Laurens, Throwback Thursday challenge! This week it is Maggie at the helm! This week’s prompt is: Favourite Things Pick any period of your adolescence and think back to all your favorite things. Feel free to elaborate as much as you want. Maggie I shall think about my secondary school […]
August 31, 2022
Book and a Brew with Ritu – Christmas At The Borrow A Bookshop Holiday by @Kiley Dunbar @HeraBooks #NewRelease #BookReview
Trying something a bit different today with my book review… You’ll have to let me know if it should be a regular ‘thing’. Today, I am thrilled to welcome amazing romance author Kiley Dunbar to my blog for a cuppa and a bit of a chat about all things writerly, especially her newest release, Christmas […]
The Secret Of Elephants by @vasundrajay @FMcMAssociates #LakeUnionPublishing #BlogTour
Today I am hosting the blog tour for Vasundra Tailor’s book, The Secret Of Elephants. The Blurb Two sides of the same family—one living in luxury in a magnificent mansion,the other penniless in its shadow. Could a mysterious letter from the past helpNirmala and her young son take back what is rightfully theirs?Navsari, India. Penniless […]
