Book Launch # 5 by DIG (Retd) T.S. Balasubramanian & Usha Narayanan in Chennai

Chennai is a special place for me as I was born here. It was called Madras then. But names don't matter and therefore every time I arrive in Chennai, I feel at home. I love the food, can count from 1 - 20 in Tamil and love the smell of jasmine in the air. 

To my pleasant surprise, Chennai didn't disappoint. The book launch was attended by over 80 people. I was also overwhelmed by the hospitality and efficiency of the Odyssey bookstore at Adyar. 

   

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