Ekta R. Garg's Blog, page 117

Pondering the meaning of being disliked

Good morning, Write Edge readers! First, Happy Independence Day to India and all Indians everywhere, and a belated Happy Independence Day to Pakistan and all Pakistanis. Growing up as the child of immigrants, I heard many stories about India’s independence. The fight, the struggle, the magnanimous effort by M.K. Gandhi and the complications — and […]

Short story ideas for next week!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the writing prompts I’m considering for next week’s short fiction. They include a clandestine meeting in the middle of the night and crowds that form spontaneously. Want to read the full prompts? Read the full prompts on The Write Edge Writing Workshop now! Have a great day, readers! E.R.G.Filed […]

Second review now up!

Hello again, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my second review for today. Find out what I thought about The Last One by Alexandra Oliva. Here’s an excerpt of my review: From the book’s outset, fiction debut author Alexandra Oliva will grab hold of readers and not let go. She doesn’t hesitate to dive head first into […]

Two book reviews up today!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the first of two reviews for you. Find out what I thought about Claiming Noah by Amanda Ortlepp. Here’s an excerpt of my review: Author Amanda Ortlepp handles her subject matter with compassion and relative maturity. For a first-time novel, Claiming Noah will offer readers several points for careful […]

Reaching for a handful of dreams

Good morning, Write Edge readers! We’re deeper into the last month of summer, and here in Myrtle Beach the number of tourists has gone up. People are trying to enjoy the last few weeks of lazy days before the craziness of the school year begins, which I completely understand since I’m doing the same myself. […]

New writing prompts and parenting post now up!

Hello, Write Edge readers! The latest writing prompts for next week’s story are now up. They include testy families and a long flight that suddenly becomes interesting. Want to know more? Read the full prompts now on The Write Edge Writing Workshop! I’ve also posted my latest Growth Chart. Here’s an excerpt: I took out the […]

New book review now up!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest book review for you. Find out what I thought about the latest psychological thriller Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris, due out next week. Here’s an excerpt of my review: Author B.A. Paris’s debut novel travels down familiar roads. With the success of novels like Gone Girl […]

Starts and stops, pushes and pulls

Hello, Write Edge readers! We’re officially now into the last week of summer. It’s the time of year when we begin putting ourselves back in the mind frame of the craziness that is the school year. Of the tugging in all directions. Of the starts and stops, pushes and pulls that fall and then the […]

New Spurts now up!

Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest parenting adventures for you. Here’s a quick sample: …I told the kids we’d have to wait until “the boys”—their father and grandfather—came home before we could complete the desk. “But why?” Eight asked. “I thought girls were awesome and could do anything boys could do.” “They can,” […]

Short story ideas for next week

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the writing prompts I’m considering for next week’s short fiction. They include a mysterious bouquet of flowers and a warning that comes too little, too late. Want to read the full prompts? Read the full prompts on The Write Edge Writing Workshop now! Have a great day, readers! E.R.G.Filed […]