We are our readers. Our readers are us. Meaning to say, both of us can get onto the same plane... if only we set that finely balanced equation with them, that is. Interestingly, there are no written rules that could guide us into this. We just need to get the pulse of our audience. That's... Continue Reading →

We authors shoulder a huge responsibility for our readers. In a nice way, of course. We are aware that what we say through our stories will impact them. Positively or negatively. So, we care to write a story that's highly entertaining but equally high on substance. When our readers do see the care we've taken... Continue Reading →

The best way to get to the heart of our readers is to start from our heart. We write from the very deep CORE of our Self. Because it's the CORE where the inspiration springs from. That's where the POINT OF CONNECT lies. Tune into that and 'receive' whatever comes from there. Then, like ripples... Continue Reading →

We authors should give readers that much-needed sense of security. That's the bottom-line of our equation with them. They should feel they're in secure hands. They should 'feel' our utter regard for their sensibilities. Then, there's a good chance we'll never falter in 'reaching' them. Because they're more than willing to live with our characters anyways.... Continue Reading →

Readers are doppelgangers of the authors... invisible yet sitting right next to them while the story is being scripted. 'How's that? Just doesn't make sense!" "Aww! Come on! Don't drag that scene! Cut the redundancies!" "Such a long sentence?? You want me to read it three, four times before I understand what you're trying to... Continue Reading →

God is in details. Readers love the details too. For a simple reason. They start trusting the plot on the strength of those minute, authentic details. Because, it's the details that scaffold the imaginary plot and hold it there... to be believed. So, respect the details. And, respect the readers. From deep within your heart.... Continue Reading →

Love writing. Love your words. Love the process of scripting your story. Love your characters. Then, possibly, this contagion will spread to your readers as well. Like this one. READER REVIEW: THE ASTRAL SURGE

Answer the very basic question. Whom are we writing the story for? For ourselves? Then, there's no issue at all. But, if our answer is gonna be, 'for the readers', then we find ourselves becoming instantly responsible. If we do stay true to that sense of responsibility, readers on their part stay true to their... Continue Reading →

THE ASTRAL SURGE is on shelves at Odyssey, one of the most happening book stores in Chennai. Seeing me take shots of the novel on the racks this evening, the store managers approached me asking if I was the author. I said yes. They immediately took two copies of the novel, requested me to sign... Continue Reading →