Book Launch # 4 by Aroon Raman & Major Vandana Sharma in Bangalore

Notwithstanding the rains and huge traffic jams caused by it on all the arterial roads in Bangalore, I was happy to see a nearly full house. Bangalore locals, Aroon Raman, a bestselling thriller writer, and Major Vandana Sharma, the HR head of HolidayIQ, launched the novel.

After the book launch, I conducted a Creative Writing Workshop for aspiring writers.

Frederick Forsyth and Kulpreet Yadav on the same page.

When I saw my interview appear on the same page as Frederick Forsyth's, it was like a childhood dream come true. This has been one of the best moments in my writing career so far. Thank you, DNA.  

Here's the online LINK. 

Award night @ Woodpecker Film Festival, New Delhi

I had this unique privilege of being one of the jury members for the Woodpecker Film Festival's awards (17-20 Sep). The jury viewed a total of 34 short films across genres & themes shortlisted by the Selection Committee and decided the winners.

Had the honour of giving away one of the awards

Packed house! 

And the winner speaks

Book Review of 'The Girl Who Loved a Pirate' by Kulpreet Yadav in Hindustan Times, 14 Sep 15

BOOK REVIEW of 'The Girl Who Loved a Pirate' in Hindustan Times

"A brilliant thriller, grips you from the moment you start reading it. We would recommend it for all those who love thrillers and want a bite of good Indian writing. The story also would make for a good Bollywood thriller with its well structured writing and interesting mix of characters."

Haven't read yet? Buy here -> http://amzn.to/1NSf9gr

Book Launch # 3 by Ravi Subramanian & Kiran Manral in Mumbai

The 'Girl Who Loved a Pirate' was launched by the much loved Mumbai based bestselling authors, Ravi Subramanian & Kiran Manral. 

After the event, I conducted a Creative Writing Workshop, sponsored by Story Mirror, India's largest story portal. More than 70 people participated in the event & the workshop

Haven't read yet? Buy here -- http://amzn.to/1NSf9gr

Ravi Subramanian & Kiran Manral launched the spy thriller at Press Club

Our gorgeous emcee Jyoti Bakshi

The beautiful pirate 

Ravi has an amazing sense of humour

Most of us in one frame

Ok, whatever

Book Launch # 2 of 'The Girl Who Loved a Pirate' in Pune

Pune was fun. Here are the highlights:

• 'The Girl Who Loved a Pirate' was launched at Crossword, Aundh. It's a huge store with friendly & efficient staff. I had a splendid conversation with Salil Desai, a Pune based crime novelist before conducting a Creative Writing Workshop.
• Spoke to young IT engineers at Marvell Technology on 'Psychological Resilience in a Stressful Job.'
• Read from my novel at the Pune International Literature Festival. 

In conversation with Salil Desai

Posing with the greats behind us soon after the Creative Writing Workshop

All ears 

 The gorgeous girls and smart boys I met during the festival

After my motivational talk at Marvell Technology 

In Sakal Times, Pune

Book Launch # 1 of 'The Girl Who Loved a Pirate' by Vinita Nangia & Sumant Batra in Delhi

Here are the highlights from the Delhi launch of 'The Girl Who Loved a Pirate', India's first spy thriller on pirates. 

• Packed house. 
• All books sold out. 
• Fantastic conversations. 
• The most stupendous experience.

Thank you Vinita Nangia & Sumant Batra for releasing the book. Thank you all those who made it to Oxford Bookstore, Connaught Place despite massive traffic jams on Friday evening. Thank you The Park, New Delhi for sponsoring the prize.

In Safe Hands!

Packed House.

The Cute Pirate

The good looking Pirate

My Writer Friends

Book Signing. 

Dad and Mom

The Expression Says it All

The Pirate With a Twist

The Pretty Creative Writing Mentors

The Chotu Pirate

The Serious Pirates 

Holding Their Attention 

Here's the coverage in The Times of India. Click here to read online. 

NEWS STORY in Photo Journey assisted by Literature Studio: "I have never seen such a fabulous turnout for a book launch. From famous bloggers to founders of literary organisations, everyone was there, and so were writers and avid readers. Vinita Nangia of The Times of India and Sumant Batra, Founder of the Kumaon Literary Festival, were in conversation with the author. The event was a huge success. And the copies simply flew off the rack. Every single one was sold and there was a long queue of people who wanted to get their copies signed." Click here to read more. 

NEWS STORY in the blog of Readers Club Delhi: "The book launch took place at the Oxford Bookstore in Connaught Place and one could see people of all ages dressed up as pirates. From old men in their late 70’s to toddlers, almost everyone in the room had a black flap covering an eye, long black beard along with the famous scarf bearing the pirate symbol of a skull and swords and a red horn. One couldn’t help but grin just by looking at them."

“There is lot of love, emotion and chemistry between the characters” said Kulpreet Yadav and also added one of the lines “A pirate. A girl. A spy. Can the relationship work? The clock is ticking.” Click here to read more. 

Here's the coverage in Business Standard newspaper.