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'Along Came A Spyder' by Apeksha Rao ~ Spotlight

  BLURB Are your Spidey senses tingling?   At 17, Samira Joshi has only one dream in life. She wants to be a spy.  And why not?  Spying runs in the Joshi genes. Her great-grandmother was famous for sticking her nose in everyone’s business. Her grandmother had a flourishing side-business of tracking down errant husbands and missing servants. Her parents are elite intelligence agents for RAW. Yet, they want their only daughter to become a doctor. When she sees a college friend being trapped by a pimp, Samira does some spying of her own, and discovers the existence of a secret sisterhood of teen spies — The Spyders. And, she wants in! The question is, do they want her ? To find out, read this fast-paced, gripping YA novel by brand new author, Apeksha Rao. ADVANCE PRAISE "A thrilling read with several nail biting moments. Will keep you hooked till the end."  Andaleeb Wajid, author of The Legend Of The Wolf   "A fantastic spy story, keeps you on the edge and you...

'My Ramyeon Girl' by Nethra A ~ Spotlight

  BLURB One afternoon, Lee Jung-Su, a star at the peak of his career meets Meena at a ramyeon shop, and thenceforth things take a turn. He gradually grows to like her, but encounters racism first-hand as he falls for the Indian girl. Celebrities don't have it easy, especially not in South Korea. His fresh approach towards acting and the consequences of his relationship with Meena changes his perspectives of black and white, of good and bad, of reality and fantasy. BUY IT HERE Amazon links: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0876DYMXQ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0876DYMXQ https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0876DYMXQ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53199353-my-ramyeon-girl ABOUT THE AUTHOR   Based in Bangalore, Nethra is a post-graduate in Business Administration from Christ University Institute of Management and is a graduate in Computer Science & Engineering from University Visvesvarya College of Engineering-Bangalore. She is a voracious reader and a fiction wri...

'Mita's Dilemma' by Sudesna Ghosh ~ Spotlight

  Blurb Newly single and fresh into a great job, Mita isn’t looking for a relationship. There’s her sweet, good looking colleague who reminds her of someone she’d rather forget. And then there’s the temptation of no strings attached pleasure. She is a woman trying to figure out what she wants and she’s in no hurry -- until a furry little creature comes into her life, forcing her to make a choice. It’s sexy. It’s cute. It’s heart-warming. A romantic comedy with heart set in Kolkata, India.   Excerpt Mita tried not to ogle him. His wet white shirt and facial hair reminded her of Shah Rukh Khan dancing in the rain in Dilwale. He came in and threw off his shoes. His shirt followed. Now she was admiring his strong abdomen and his broad chest. A perfect toasty brown. “Will you stop staring and get me a towel?” He sounded annoyed. Mita got him one and pointed him in the direction of the bathroom. Surely, he couldn't take his jeans off in her living room. She shouted a...

'Made in China' by Parinda Joshi ~ Book Blitz

Print Length: 320 pages Publisher: HarperCollins India Publication Date: November 5, 2019 Language: English Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Dark Comedy Raghu Mehta is a desperate man. His handicraft imports business has unexpectedly collapsed, cash is drying out quickly, his wife thinks he is a loser, and society considers him irrelevant. Meanwhile, his closest friends and family all seem to be running flourishing businesses and living luxurious lives in the diamond capital of India.  A trip to China to scout a new business offers a glimmer of hope. But a far cry from the lucrative consumer goods he had in mind, Raghu gets sucked into the black-market trade in the back alleys of Beijing. Everything about this new opportunity goes against his god-fearing, vegetarian, middle-class mindset can he quash his natural instincts to make a success of it? Darkly comical, Made in China is a soul-stirring and thrilling...

'Asherah' by Rubina Ramesh ~ Book Blitz

ASHERAH: THE WARRIOR PRINCESS A FANTASY ROMANCE (The Goddesses Trilogy Book 1) by Rubina Ramesh Print Length: 257 pages Publication Date: May 21, 2020 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Language: English Genre: Romance, Fantasy Blurb Bound by duty...Longing for love. Asherah… Warrior Princess Asherah's mission is to destroy the cruel godling, Sandor, who was feared both by men and gods. She is forced to seek the help of the ancient God and her husband, Lord El, whom she married at a young age. But there she falls in love with Lord El's stable hand, Hanish. Hanish… Hanish knows his limits. He knew falling in love with Asherah was forbidden. The Love… They're both bound by duty - one to her kingdom and the other to his master - and so they try their best to fight the growing attraction between them. Will this forbidden love ever reach fruition...

'Editing Bootcamp' by Dola Basu Singh ~ Book Review

Check the schedule here EDITING BOOTCAMP: A FICTION WRITER'S GUIDE TO SELF-EDITING PART 1 (TBC WRITER'S TOOLKIT BOOK 11) by Dola Basu Singh Blurb Looking to self-publish on a low budget but can’t compromise on quality? Want to polish your book before querying an agent? Are you a newbie fiction editor wanting to learn developmental editing? Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. Lots of books teach the craft of writing but not many focus on reworking, polishing, or self-editing. Learning editing skills shouldn’t be restricted to a privileged few. All writers should have access to strategies that can change a crude first draft into a polished work of art. Editing Bootcamp will demystify the editing process by showing you how to spot and avoid common pitfalls, and correct the mistakes. Inside you'll find: •Actionable steps for all stages of editing. •Seven fiction elements including ...

'Love.exe' by Manju Nambiar ~ Spotlight

LOVE.EXE:  A Sweet Romantic Comedy Making You Fall in Love by  Manju Nambiar Blurb If you are looking for a feel-good heartwarming love story with a happy ending, this is your right pick! Nitya Balakrishnan, a young girl from Kerala had it all planned out. She was going to live the life of her dreams in the United States of America. And she thought she had nailed it when she was accepted into one of the best universities in the world. But the cosmos had other plans and conspired to drop love.exe into her. He came with a bang and stole her away in a breath. Love was not quite there in her agenda, but her heart wouldn’t hear of it. The human heart has its own little brain with its strange logic that remains elusive to our reasoning. For once, she just let it be, only to realize that there is no undo button. This coming of age, a beautiful tale of love, relationships, and dreams would prick your soul, bring a smile to you, and tear up your eyes....

'Self-editing, Editing and Editors' by Inderpreet Uppal ~ Book Review

SELF-EDITING, EDITING & EDITORS by  Inderpreet Uppal BLURB Self-Editing, Editing, and Editors will help writers and authors demystify the nitty-gritty of editing. The Writer's Toolkit covers the basic steps needed to ensure that you have a well-edited book. Editing Simplified! Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions on : How to search for an editor, and how to negotiate and finalise the right editor? Do you need self-editing? How can self-editing help you? How to ensure that you have the best editor? Why does every writer need an editor? How to negotiate, find the right editor and have the best contract? How to ensure your work is safe and edited as per your needs? All your questions and doubts answered. The Writer's Toolkit is for Self-Editing, Editing, and Editors for a polished book and a calm author. Editing explained and why you need it. My Review One of the biggest ...