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Blog post"Can your pebble reach that lotus leaf?" queried the six-year-old Robin as he pointed yonder. "Oh, yes! Why not?" I said with confidence as I squinted one eye and aimed for that particular leaf that had that flower blooming next to it. Kerplop"Oh! missed it!"I said with a crooked nose dreading that my nephew might be upset. But instead, I heard a "Wow!" I frowned then followed his vision. There
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Blog postWelcoming year 2020 was not any different from previous years. We stayed awake until midnight as if assuring that the time ticked gracefully into the new year. We ushered in 2020 with the same kind of hugs, cheers, and jubilations as any other year. But like you invite a guest over and don't realize what impact that person will leave upon you...we were as clueless as to the world. Although the
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Blog post"Daddy, your lunch is ready," ten-year-old Mel shouted from the kitchen while trying to balance herself and the plate in her hand.Dad was quick to rush into the kitchen, "Impressive, Mel." he said with arched eyebrows as he was quick to get the plate from her hands and then help her stay still."Yummy! PB&J Sandwich, my favorite!" "I can understand the apron, but what's up with the stilettos, doll
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Blog post“Yummy! did you cook this?” inquired my teen as he licked the last crumbs off his plate.“Obviously! In this shutdown, I’ve been cooking every day.” I said in an exasperated tone, which was easily caught upon.“Chill, Mom. I was complimenting your cooking.” That praise made me quickly come and hug him since getting appreciated for my cooking was the last thing I had ever dreamed would happen. I had
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Blog post"Are you ready for tomorrow? What time should I wake you up?" inquired A."Do we have to?" asked P with a long sigh."Of course! We ought to keep the tradition alive. So what if we can't run the Turkey Trot with people. Let's do it by ourselves." "And just like all the times, I'll keep the pie, mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits, and lasagna ready." I chipped in with a broad smile to encourage my
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Blog post"Sure, I can babysit my seven-year-old niece." "Thanks, Sis." Pedro grinned, "I'll pick her up by 9 p.m."The evening was going well until Sarah needed to use the potty.I took her to the bathroom. She stood there with a dazed look. I beckoned her to sit on the potty; she squealed and placed her fingers on her parted lips, then moved back n forth. Perplexed, I left her alone and stood outside.
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Blog post"What is that green thingie on my toast?" I inquired with flared nostrils."Oh! Sweetie, that's avocado. It's supposed to be very healthy for you." Mom said in a gentle voice as she got busy with the cleanup."I just want my PB&J sandwich." I moaned. "Besides, I will end up becoming a grinch if I eat these toasts." "Who said?" Mom inquired with hands on her hips and a crossed brow."Marsha said her
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Blog postMy owner was one careless soul. One day she came to Lake Superior for a picnic. She was careful to remove me before a dip but forgot to pick me up after that. Time ticked away, and I saw many sunrises and sunsets. One evening, I felt a wet grip and realized a canine had fancied my ticking sound. He dropped me in the water when he went to fetch the ball. The waves welcomed me. I found a new home
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Blog post"And then what happens?" inquired my three-year-old with wide eyes and a mouth wide open. I quickly put a spoonful of rice in his mouth while thinking of what would happen next if a bear would come.Just then, we heard a loud thud. An eerie silence followed that as even the crickets had gone silent. Only the bonfire was crackling and popping. I held my son in my firm grip while the other hand had
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Blog post"Pick up your plates, Nate. That's the least you can do around the house," I shouted at my teen in a high decibel."Mom! I get tired doing the same chore three times a day." he retorted.I stopped stirring the pot and gave him a confused look as if he had just declared that he has graduated from college; without going to one. He saw that look and muttered, "A teen's life is all about being with
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Blog postPublisher: Candy Laine (Indie published)Publication Date: 11 May 2016Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLCLanguage: EnglishGenre: RomanceBLURBAn anthology of short stories exploring the emotion of love in all its aspects. The love between a mother and son, a criminal and a stranger, an army officer and his wife, painful teenage crushes, second chance romances with twists in the tale and
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Blog postPublisher: Flaming Sun (Indie published)Publication Date: August 3, 2020Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLCLanguage: EnglishGenre: RomanceJai Wadhwa aspires to be a published author only to find that the path he has chosen is full of thorns. He’s almost on the verge of giving up his dream when Ishika Chatterjee walks into his life.The commissioning editor of a major publishing house based in
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Blog postWe Women Wonder talks about the various aspects in a life of a woman which are stepping stones but many are just stones in her path.This book talks of the diverse issues she faces, the support she gets and why her progress is riddled with ambushes at each step.We Women Wonder is not just a morale booster for women in all stages of their lives but also for men who wish to understand women better,
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Blog postGenre: Romance / Diverse RomanceBLURBMahika Raj and Aruven Sriram had one thing in common: the marriage between her best friend, Samiksha and his brother, Theviyan. They haven’t spent much time together in the past, but their lives take a turn and become irrevocably entwined when tragedy strikes. An accident killing Samiksha and Theviyan leaves their four-year old daughter, Pravani, orphaned.
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Blog postIn Love With Her Millionaire Foe (Millionaire Foe Quartet Book 1)Genre:Steamy RomanceBlurb:“So you’ll help me?” Aaliya asked.“Don’t I always?” Jamie answered bleakly.Jamie Curran Smith finally has the millions and the power to return to London and exact his vengeance.He has only one agenda: to destroy Camilla Everton’s sons. The five brothers responsible for his orphaned, miserable childhood.And
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Blog postPic courtesy: 123rf.comHumans and their connection with energyHumans are powerful beings and the amount of energy they "actually" possess is commendable. But, in this hustle bustle of life, we hardly pause and reflect on our inner strength.Why?Maybe 'cause there is so much negativity around us that we get engulfed with it and eventually get drained by it. This constant drainage causes our immune
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Blog postUnspoken ~ A Bouquet of Short StoriesbySadhana WadhwaPublication Date: November 6, 2019Sold By: Amazon Asia Pacific Holdings Private LimitedLanguage: EnglishGenre: Contemporary Fiction, AnthologyBlurb:The choices we make and their consequences we endure can be numerous. Look around and you will be able to see a different story being woven in everyone’s lives: A woman who took the biggest decision
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Blog postHope? I Hope Not!Genre:Short Story CollectionBlurb:'Hope? Hope not!' is a collection of stories from all walks of life and all age groups. It's is a reflection on human behavior and its peculiarities, written from the narrative perspective. The story traps the struggles and aspirations of the common men through different themes and genres.Intro Story: ‘There are two kinds of hope’, he read
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Blog postI Am The 10th(Navruts series- Book 1)Genre: Historical thrillerBlurb:Based in modern times, ‘I Am The 10th’ is the story of one of the oldest, and arguably the mightiest cults that originated during the 3rd century BC in India.Sarah, a happily married lady from New Delhi, India, wakes up one fine morning in an unknown place. It’s not her home, not her city; it’s not even her country.What is she
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Blog postHow many times have you walked into a room with your body but left your mind elsewhere? Perhaps you were heading into a meeting with colleagues but still thinking about a difficult conversation with your partner; or maybe as you were sitting down to dinner with family, your mind was racing with worry. Our minds have the ability to think and plan for the future and also, reminisce and review what
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Blog postBOUND BY THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT(Double Trouble 1)byDee JamesPublication Date: Aug 3, 2020Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLCLanguage: EnglishGenre: RomanceBlurbAshwin was the ever-so-serious, alpha-male who thrived on the next deal, the next million. Surprises were not his thing, especially when they were of the bad kind. After two years of working with his efficient EA,
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Blog post"Where's your other slipper?" Mom inquired as Naina came out from her bedroom, wearing just one. "Maggie is nibbling on it," she said with a yawn as she placed herself next to her and brushed her labrador fondly. Just then, a mouse bolted by, and Maggie woofed along with joy instead of running after her. The duo was quick to pull up their feet and gave out a shriek. "I adopted her so that she
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Blog postPrint Length: 191 pagesPublication Date: July 25, 2020Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLCLanguage: EnglishGenre: RomanceBlurbWhat happens when you can't let your first love go? What happens when you keep hoping that the one that got away, will be yours again...forever?Sue is short, vivacious and dreamy. Viv is tall, spirited and focussed. Dressed to the nines on School Social, she bewitches him
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Blog postBlurb:Charu…She is a young girl of twenty who leads a well-protected life. But in 1947, when India is at the brink of getting her independence, who could remain innocent to death and loss? Charu is not spared either. Anger bubbles inside her, and she vows to avenge her loss. But to do so, she has to cross the path of Dev.Dev…He is the privileged son of the zamindar. He enjoys being a spoilt brat
Books By Ruchira Khanna
The Congress of Rough Writers: Flash Fiction Anthology Vol. 1 (Congress of the Rough Writers Flash Fiction Anthology)
Dec 15, 2017
by
Charli Mills ,
Anthony Amore ,
Georgia Bell ,
Sacha Black ,
Norah Colvin ,
Pete Fanning ,
C. Jai Ferry ,
Rebecca Glaessner ,
Anne Goodwin ,
Sarah Brentyn
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