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Background
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I have been keeping a journal since I was fifteen and these have been the source of much of my work. I love writing fiction, especially fantasy and my fisrt novel, 'Circe' is due for release this year. I currently write for Suite101.com as well as Associated Content.
I have over 25 years in advertising and teach short story and ad copywriting online.
My have been inspired by writers like Tolkein, Isaac Bashevis Singer, John Fowles, Victor Hugo and Tom Robbins.
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Birth Place
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Bangalore, India
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Accomplishments
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Award for a science fiction YA novella - Aditya, the Underwater Boy'.
Short story 'City of Victory' broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Winner of the David Ogilvy Award
Book of short stories published by a Delhi publisher - 'Dolphin Girl and Other Stories'.
E-novella 'City of Victory' up at chillifreeze.com.
Short story 'The Enlightened Robot' on Cezanne's Carrot and audio story 'Panic' on Sniplits.com.
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Additional Information
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My recent articles are up on Suite101.com and Associated Content. I'm sure writers here will enjoy my pieces on short story writing and copywriting up on Suite101. Recently the famous Drayton Bird, former International Creative Director and Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather Direct gave me permission to quote from his material. Stuff which hasn't appeared anywhere else. A couple of pieces are already up on Suite101. Fantastic insights into writing ad and direct mail copy.
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Favorite Links
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My Personal Website
Read samples of my work here.
My work on Suite101
You can read my articles on how to write the short story, vegetarianism, copywriting tips from Drayton Bird, buddhism, holiday destinations in South India, and more.
My articles on Associated Content
More articles on subjects such as the Maya, painting a wall mural, pre-diabetes, gall bladder surgery, night life in Bangalore, and more.
City of Victory broadcast on BBC Radio 4
Listen free to this short story set in 16th century Vijayanagar (Hampi) in South India. Beautifully narrated by Badria Timmimi, it is a story about a gypsy girl who longs to escape from the sumptuous and restricted life of the royal harem.
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