Tag: books
Books. One word that spells many things for me – magic, fulfillment, ecstasy; a parallel universe, surreal, sublime. Being a bookworm is an absolutely enchanting way of life. The world of books has constantly knocked on my door and like a hyper-excited child, I have tried to capture their magic and essence in interviews with authors, essays and reviews. Like, you know, how you catch fireflies in a jar. Well, here are the fireflies, for you.
Writing Builds Bridges of Understanding, Both Inside and Outside: Philip John
Philip John co-runs a boutique creative agency in Bangalore. He is also an independent creative consultant and writer. He is the author of the Facebook page ‘Labyrinths’ that seeks to capture the mystery and the transience of modern urban life in very short stories and poems. He talks to me about his association with the written word, his writing process and what it takes to run a page that unfailingly publishes one flash story or a poem every day. …
A Shared Journey of Discovery and New Knowledge
Anu Kumar, Author, talks to me on what it means to be a children’s author, including what fascinates her about writing for children, what’s the sort of research that goes into her books, who her favourite children’s authors are and what’s her favourite from her own body of work. Plus there is a beautiful reading list that she recommends for children too. …
