Ekta R. Garg's Blog, page 120
June 26, 2016
Coming up for air
Good morning, Write Edge readers! First, welcome to the new readers — thank you so much for your vote of confidence in The Write Edge. I hope the wait for new content is worth it! And we definitely have new content on deck. First our motivational quote for this week and a blunt confession. My […]
June 15, 2016
New book review (third time IS a charm!)
Good morning, Write Edge readers! So the third time really is the charm. I was actually able to read the entire book this time. Here’s an excerpt of my review of A House for Happy Mothers by Amulya Malladi: Author Amulya Malladi delves into her subject matter with enthusiasm bordering on abandon. … The trouble comes with […]
June 13, 2016
Third time’s the charm…maybe
Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve continued unpacking and setting up our new home, and as I assemble counter stools or deciding where to keep dish towels I think about my writing. About stories, those I released last year and those that flutter along the edges of my imagination. My new writing studio waits for me, […]
June 10, 2016
New parenting adventures posted!
Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest adventures in parenting for you. Here’s an excerpt of some house moving moments: “That’s so sad,” Nine said. “That family lost their cat.” “Maybe they didn’t care about the cat,” Seven said bluntly. “Maybe they weren’t responsible about it.” Read the whole Chart now on Growth Chart! […]
June 8, 2016
Short story possibilities 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 pristine vacation spot and losing a guide dog on a crowded platform. For the full prompts, go now to The Write Edge Writing Workshop! Have a great day, readers! E.R.G.Filed under: Creative writing, indie authors, Indie […]
Book review miss
Hello, Write Edge readers! I’d planned to post a new review for you today. Alas, alas, the book I received as an ARC (advanced reviewer copy) didn’t quite hold my interest long enough for me to get to the end. Rather than slam the book with a negative review, I followed the policy I’ve instituted […]
June 6, 2016
Short story now up!
Hello again, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my short story for this week, going way out of my comfort zone and trying something I normally don’t write. I don’t know how successful I’ve been, but it’s always fun to experiment. Here’s an excerpt: She wanted to laugh at him, wanted to flick him off, wanted […]
June 5, 2016
Making sense of craziness
Good morning, Write Edge readers! We’ve lived in our new home for a full week now, and bit by bit, day by day we’ve started to make sense of the craziness that constitutes opened moving boxes and objects mixed in random piles everywhere. Walking into that kind of mess can feel daunting at first, but […]
June 3, 2016
New Growth Chart posted!
Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest parenting adventures for you. Here’s an excerpt: After a few days of hearing about this, I sent a note to Nine’s teacher. The teacher didn’t respond directly to me. Instead she took Nine out of the classroom and chatted with her in the hallway quietly and privately […]
June 1, 2016
Short story ideas posted!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted story ideas for next week’s short fiction. They include a kidnapping in reverse and becoming a criminal on accident. For the full prompts go now to The Write Edge Writing Workshop! Have a great day, readers! E.R.G.Filed under: Creative writing, indie authors, Publishing, Short stories, Uncategorized, Writing Prompts Tagged: […]
