Unconditional love in exchange - Kindle Countdown Deal

Dear friends,

Very few people in this world are capable of giving unconditional love. Read on to experience it in the story of one such kindred soul, in my e-book titled 

Unconditional love in exchange. This book is a collection of heartwarming stories.

This e-book will be available for just $0.99 at www.amazon.com, under a Kindle Countdown Deal from 26th April to 3rd May, 2020.

You could even peruse my other 16 exciting e-books and paperback novels. Eagerly awaiting your invaluable feedback! Thanks.

Priya

Excerpt from the story 'Only hard work pays!' (from this e-book)

          That night Madhav was going to visit a bar where his girl-friend was a bar dancer. He extended an invitation to Suresh too. “You’ve always refused to indulge in any vices along with me and our friends. But today, I request you to accompany me for this show. I’m sure that your anxiety will be greatly reduced and you’ll be able to relax a little.” Reluctantly, Suresh went along with Madhav to the show.

          

          The bar was a dingy, smoke-filled room where several pot-bellied men, ruffians and some white-collared men sat on chairs around dinner tables and ate and drank non-stop, talking garrulously and ogling at the scantily clad dancers, who went about their dance moves set to the latest popular movie tracks, like robots. Every once in a while, a drunk man would unsteadily get up and throw some notes on the dancers. The girls would scramble to get them and continue with their ‘job’.

         

           “What would you like to have?” asked Madhav solicitously, as he blew a kiss at his girl-friend, who repeated his action and laughed, even as she lip-synced the song blaring from the music system.

           

          “Nothing,” said Suresh tersely. He cursed himself for having accompanied his cousin to such a sleazy place. He just felt nauseous and uneasy. He longed for some fresh air. “Would you mind, if I just went out for a while? I need some fresh air. I’m feeling claustrophobic.”

           

          “Suit yourself,” Madhav said airily. “I’ll order something for both of us. The mutton biryani here is really tasty. I’ll also order wine for both of us. Today, I’ll show you how you must enjoy life. Come soon.”

          

          After 10 minutes, Suresh braced himself to go inside that smelly room once again. How he 

wished that he had refused Madhav’s invitation in the first place! 

END OF EXCERPT

Hungry for more? Kindly buy the e-book and finish reading it, all in one go! Don't forget to review it online at www.amazon.com. Thanks in anticipation. Priya

Stay at home. Stay safe and blessed!

World Heritage Day - 18th April

     Recently we visited the first city in India to get the tag of the UNESCO World Heritage City - Ahmedabad. After visiting its numerous heritage structures, we realized that it indeed was a treasure-trove of our rich cultural and architectural heritage. 

     In my blog dated 24th February, I have relived my experience at Ahmedabad. Do peruse it!

     As an avid traveler who has visited lots of Indian heritage sites and been awe-struck by their resilience and sheer magnificence, I have lots of photographs to share. Here are some heritage landmarks:

Jantar-mantar  -  Jaipur, Rajasthan

Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti Dargah - Ajmer, Rajasthan

Velankanni Church - Nagapattiam, Tamil Nadu

Shore temples - Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu

Living heritage! 100 year old banyan tree - Auroville, Puducherry

Aurobindo Ashram - Puducherry

Fort Saint George - Chennai (First British Fortress of India) Tamil Nadu

Government museum - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Chidambaram temple - Chidambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Varadaraja Perumal temple - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Sri Siddhi Vinayak Temple - Siddhatek, Maharashtra

Sri Jagdish temple - Udaipur, Gujarat

City Palace - Udaipur, Rajasthan

Saheliyon-ki-bawdi - Udaipur, Rajasthan

Ummed Bhawan palace - Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Mehrangarh fort - Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Jaswant Thada - Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Cenotaph - Mandore, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Zenana Mahal - Mandore, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Ambaji temple - Ambaji, Gujarat

Amer Fort - Jaipur, Rajasthan

World's largest cannon on wheels - Jaigarh Fort, Rajasthan

Amer Fort - Jaipur, Rajasthan

Maharaja Jaisingh's Palace - Jaipur, Rajasthan

Hawa Mahal - Jaipur, Rajasthan

St. Patrick's Cathedral - Pune, Maharashtra

Sun temple - Modhera, Gujarat

Sabarmati Ashram - Sabarmati, Gujarat

Adalaj step-well - Adalaj, Gujarat

The Empress Botanical Garden - Pune, Maharashtra

The Chennai Municipal Corporation building - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Salarjung Museum - Hyderabad

Charminar - Hyderabad

Pichavaram mangroves - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

Taj Mahal - Agra, U.P.

Buland Darwaza - Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, U.P.

Panch Mahal
Rani Jodhabai's Palace - Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, U.P.

Ramgarh Palace - Varanasi, U.P.

Khwaja Salim Chisti's Dargah - Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, U.P.

The Sacred Ganges - Varanasi 

Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) - Amritsar, Punjab

You could read detailed reviews of most of these places on this blog. 

By the way, in my opinion, most of the cities in India would qualify for the UNESCO World Heritage City tag as architectural gems dot our country, making it vibrant and a tourist's delight!



Our ancient Indian civilization and its way of life has charmed visitors for centuries and will undoubtedly continue to do so in the ages to come. Long Live India!

I eagerly await the time when I will be able to visit all the heritage sites of the world. May it come soon...

I am delighted to inform you that I am in the top 10% of contributors from Pune to www.tripadvisor.in.

Priya's Vision Academy's Creative-writing Classes-cum-workshops - Now through email!

Dear friends,

With the Covid19 pandemic scare, all of us are locked up in our houses with lots of spare time. Why waste time twiddling your thumbs at home or racking your brain for what to do next? Why not use it fruitfully and creatively?

Priya's Vision Academy's creative writing classes-cum-workshops is the ideal solution to chase your blues away!

You could call up and express your interest and enroll for the creating writing classes, pay online through NEFT and get briefings, assignments and insights through email. Stay safe in this pandemic! By the end of three months, you will become confident enough to write effortlessly.

Hurry! Make an informed and right decision. Welcome to sharing Priya 's Vision!

Priya's Vision - Makes your life blossom!

Priya

Here are the details:

Priya's Vision Academy's Creative-writing Classes-cum-workshops 

Yes, you can also become a professional writer. Priya's Vision conducts classes-cum-workshops for those who are interested in creative writing and desire to see their names in print, one day.

All help and information will be provided regarding publications and their contact details.
 

The contents of the classes-cum-workshops will be aspects and techniques of writing stories, articles, travelogues, autobiographies, debates, etc. The classes/workshops will be fun-filled, interactive sessions packed with information. Assignments will be regularly given, assessed and analyzed. Suggestions will be given to improve the content. 

Kindly note that I have a Post-degree, Degree in Communication and Journalism from the Pune University (B.C.J.). I have an ad agency's experience too! My poems, articles and stories have been published in reputed newspapers like Maharashtra Herald, Pune Newsline and Sakal Times; and magazines like Woman's Era, Alive, Poona Digest, Citizen, etc. since 1989. I maintain 4 blogs. I am among the top 10% of contributors to tripadvisor.in from Pune.

I've published 14 e-books on Kindle titled 'The Enigma and other stories', 'The Obsession', 'The Mysterious Basement of Summer City', 'Just not meant for marriage!', 'Wow! Wrong number', 'You compromise, I won't!', 'A good old rumor! and other stories', 'Unconditional love in exchange', 'The Byline and other stories' and 'The Celestial Souls of Khambetka ', 'Of Siblings and E-friends', 'Dad's Great Boys!', 'God's Will', 'The Trophy Wife'. Thirteen books have been published as paperbacks too (at Amazon)! 

Besides the above-mentioned books, I have published a novel titled 'The Love-addict' at www.freeditorial.com.

I have published a novel titled 'A Suitor for the Princess' at www.radiantpriyasvision.blogspot.com (My blog).

I am serializing a novel titled 'No Mother-in-law, Please!' at www.wattpad.com.

I'd been adjudged as the second prize-winner in a novel-writing contest organized by Vishwakarma Publications, Pune; for my debut novel 'The Mysterious Basement of Summer City'. 

I had won the third prize in an essay-writing contest organized by the I.M.A., Pune; for an essay on the topic 'Should self-defense be a part of the curriculum for girls in schools?'

I have recently been awarded the 'Writers' Award Certificate' by www.penfactor.com for my story titled 'The Baby-doll'.

Total fees: Rs. 12000/- only (For senior citizens, the fees are Rs. 10500/- only) 

Please note that the fees are payable on registration, one day in advance. After remitting the fees through NEFT, proof of the same must be emailed to me for verification. The classes will commence after that only.

Age: 12 years and above 

Duration: 3 months 

Days: Any two days of the week.

Timings: 1.5 hours per day

Mode of instruction/assessment: Online through emails. 

A certificate of participation will be given to each participant at the end of the classes-cum-workshops. This certificate will be a hard copy.

Please don't miss this golden opportunity! Hurry! What are you waiting for? 

Enroll immediately for giving wings to your imagination and creativity! Learn the ropes from an established author who believes that anyone with some imagination can become a good writer. 

Your online reviews for my writings are most welcome!

Kindly contact: Mrs. Priya Swaminathan

Please call: 9850019553

Priya's Vision - Makes your life blossom!

P.S. Kindly spread the good word around! Thanks in anticipation. Priya

Today is the last day of the Kindle Countdown Deal offer for 'A Good Old Rumor! and other stories.' Available for only $ 0.99 at a whopping discount of 67% at www.amazon.com. Hurry! Kindly peruse it and review it online. Thanks. Priya