Tarang Sinha's Blog, page 24
March 29, 2018
Book Review: Sanjay Dutt by Yasser Usman
Sanjay Dutt by Yasser Usman is published by Juggernaut Books --- and the tagline of this biography goes as --- The Crazy Untold Story of Bollywood's BAD BOY
Yes, the book says, 'Before there was Salman Khan, there was Sanjay Dutt.'
When the book arrived, it reminded me of my school/college days when I used to read film magazines with great interest. I'm not that interested now, however, while reading this book, I realized that Indian cinema still interests me. Even though Sanjay Dutt is no...
March 19, 2018
4 Ways Writing With Pen/Pencil Helps Me
'You still use pen and paper?'
'Haven't heard anyone 'writing in notebooks' in a long time.'
Some people react like this when I say that I still write, quite often, with pen/pencil.
A large part of the first draft of my second book is written in my diary/notebook. If I try to write on a Word document without any rough draft, I find myself staring at the document or wasting time on Social Media. I always create a rough draft, making some basic points in my notebook before I sit down to type. Like...
March 10, 2018
Book Review: The Temple Bar Woman by Sujata Parashar
The Temple Bar Woman is Sujata Parashar's fourth novel. First for all, I'd like to say that it's very thoughtful of the author to choose this theme. It covers several social issues.
The title of this book is intriguing (the author is known for choosing interesting titles). Also, even though the book is published by a lesser known publisher (Vishwakarma Publications --- at least I haven't heard of this publisher), the book (page, layout, font) looks good & professional. Unlike oth...
March 8, 2018
Cover Reveal: The Bodyguard by Ruchi Singh
Book --- The BodyguardAuthor --- Ruchi Singh
Blurb:
Someone wants Vikramaditya Seth Jr. dead.
He refuses the Z+ security option offered by the government. With too many variables, trust is hard to come by…
Esha Sinha prepares for her first assignment outside of active-army service, oblivious to the fact that she has to baby-sit a man who has no respect for rules or protocol—a man who is headstrong, a workaholic and a tenacious flirt. As the attraction between Vikram and Esha simmers and siz...
March 4, 2018
Author's Interview: In Conversation With Rupa Bhullar
1. Hello. Welcome to my blog. Please tell us about yourself and your writing journey.
Thank you, Tarang. Pleasure to be a part of it.
I grew up in India and relocated to US in the year 2000. I currently live with my family in New Jersey. My field of education has extensively been business and finance and I serve as the director of finance at a technology corporation.
Writing, for me, was a rather late discovery. At a certain stage in my life, I found myself on a similar quest to find tru...
March 3, 2018
Seize The Day!
The shadow of pastOverpowering futureStill and stiff present
New day arrives withRenewed hopes and promisesLearn to seize the day!
When you try to make your day better, it means that you have moved on and learnt from your past (That's really important), and you are focusing on a better future as your tomorrow, to some extent, depends on today's efforts. So, yes. Seize the day!
Sharing with Poets United (Theme --- Carpe Diem)
&n...
February 18, 2018
Book Review: The Paradise Flycatcher by Deepak Dalal
Author: Deepak Dalal
Illustrator: Krishna Bala Shenoy
No. of Pages: 128
Age group: 8 to 13 Years
Publisher: Penguin India
The Paradise Flycatcher by Deepak Dalal is, of course, a children's book. I am someone who used to read comics and children's book even in her college days. My best friend (and many others) used to laugh at me whenever she heard me talking about comic characters with little children.
It's been a very long time since I read a children's book! My first review copy in this genre is...
February 13, 2018
Book Review: The Woman Who Saw The Future by Amit Sharma
Dreams fascinate me. And, I mostly remember my dreams . I think this is the main reason I felt connected to this theme and found it intriguing.
The Woman Who Saw The Future by Amit Sharma (Readomania) is an uncanny story of a woman called Sapna. Sapna is a normal college going girl who suddenly develops a super-power --- power of seeing future/deaths in her dreams that is making her insane. Then, a television show, Lucky People, comes her way that transforms her life. She finds solace by saving...
February 6, 2018
Book Review: Fear is the Key by Juggi Bhasin
I'm not a fan of crime thrillers but I enjoy it when it has psychological elements in it. Basically, I have (recently) developed a keen interest in Psychological Thrillers.
Fear is the Key by Juggi Bhasin (Penguin Random House India) is a psychological (crime) mystery. It's about Rahul Abhyankar, a fairly successful businessman, his greatest supporter Suhel and his fiance, Simone.
One controversy and everything jumbles in Rahul's company --- Yummimages. Rahul throws a party in his house to calm...
January 26, 2018
Book Review: The Indigo Sun by Rupa Bhullar
'Home—neither a place you live in, nor a place you arrive at. It’s where you belong, and ultimately return—a return to the beginning, a return within.'
(From Goodreads book description)
The Indigo Sun by Rupa Bhullar (Rupa Publications) has many positives --- it has got fabulous reviews. The cover is gorgeous! It has a catchy title, and above all, good writing.
The Indigo Sun tells the story of Maya, an NRI, who visits her home-town after a long time. Set in Rajasthan, it tells about...
