So… I’m finally ready with my teaching modules of haiku, haibun, free verse poetry, flash fiction, short story, screenplay, and genre: magic realism. So glad and honored to join in with the teaching faculty for ‘Between The Lines 2022: Peace and the Writing Experience’ helmed by Alisa Weinstein. I cannot thank Christopher Merrill and Peter…

Was splendid talking to Sharonee Dasgupta over my book Bombay Hangovers, over the consistent prattle of rain on Mumbai roof. Luckily the rain-roar can’t be heard.Thank you, New Books Network. Listening time: 14 mins. The book’s still on the shelves. Go dust your copy off! 😀 Click to hear.

Being invited to share in the celebrations of the 247th anniversary of the independence of the USA and 75 years of US-India relations last evening was surreal, while also braving the drenched monsoonal roads. But most importantly meeting with fantastic old and new associates and acquaintances of the US Consulate Mumbai was an unparalleled gladness.