Friday, 24 November 2023

Once Again - Kindle Discount Deal, Amazon

  Dear friends,

                                      I'm delighted to inform you that my e-book titled "Once Again" is available for purchase, at a whopping discount of 67% at www.amazon.com from 25th November to 2nd December, 2023. You could buy it for just $0.99. So hurry!

                                       It is a compilation of thought-provoking short stories. 

                                       Do consider purchasing this book and reading it for its wonderful insight into the lives of married couples. Happy reading session! And of course, do post a review on Amazon for other prospective readers. 

                                       Thanks in anticipation. 😍 😀 💕 Priya


                                                                Foreword of the book

          Marriage is an institution that has stood the test of time. Once married, the husband and wife have to fulfill their marriage vows of being there for each other through thick and thin.

          If compatible, things roll smoothly without a hiccup. But if any one of the two has an irritating habit or two, is selfish and egocentric or plain indifferent, matters could come to a head! Often, lack of empathy and communication make things worse and divorce becomes the only option!

          With children in the picture, complications multiply. So to have a happy and well-adjusted family, everyone in the family must learn to compromise on certain trivial issues and stand by each other in any circumstance.

          Though easier said than done, it isn’t wholly impossible.

          The protagonists in the stories in this book are couples who have learnt to adjust or those who unfortunately haven’t. Sometimes it’s better to let go, than staying on in a toxic relationship.

          As with all relationships, you gain some and you lose some. Each to his, her or their own!

                                                                           *****

            Welcome to this world of bitter-sweet relationships! Contemplate your own...
          There's always another chance at setting things straight in life.
          We could pick or pass! Do you agree?

                                                                          *****

 I've designed another cover for the e-book version. I'm posting it below. Kindly let me know whether you would prefer this one over the one that I have already used. But you'll have to first read the book to decide...😀



Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Presenting The Trophy Wife...

 


The Trophy Wife awaits your attention...

Please don't ignore her! She doesn't like to be snubbed.
Do read 'The Trophy Wife' by Priya Ramesh Swaminathan (Myself!)

Unusual love story, scifi, poignant.
Available for just Rs.70 at Amazon.in. Hurry and buy it!
Please don't forget to post your review online at Amazon. Thanks.

It has received a 5 star rating at Amazon.in.
The video and music is courtesy Canva.com. Thanks to Canva.

Here's the link:

The Trophy Wife Kindle Edition


Marriage is an institution that has withstood the test of time. While some may argue about its necessity and go in for a live-in relationship, others swear by the trustworthiness and security of a happy married life. There is often much ado, while selecting a life-partner! Nothing but a perfect match will do for the fastidious one while the not-so-fastidious one settles for an average match, probably compromising for reasons of his or her own! Well, each to his or her own (partner)! This story is about a fastidious guy who goes to extreme lengths to find his ideal life-partner. Intrigued? Read on to find out what happens next….
        

This collage has been created by me with the help of Canva.com. Thanks, Canva!

The copyright of this book is with 
Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.


Sunday, 19 November 2023

The Long-distance Relationship - An Excerpt (Last Day for Discount!)

 Dear friends,

                                                           The Long-distance Relationship

                                    by Priya Ramesh Swaminathan  | 28 February 2023                                          

                                     Preview a free sample of 'The Long-distance                                     Relationship' by clicking on the above link!
 
Kindly purchase and peruse "The Long-distance Relationship" - E-book written by me. It's available as a paperback too for die-hard paperback fans!
 
It's an engaging book that will keep you engrossed till the very end.
 
It will be available for just $0.99 (at a whopping discount of 67%) at www.amazon.com from 13th to 20th November, 2023.

Do post a review online at Amazon to enable me to get more readers and reviewers!
 
Thanks in anticipation. Priya
************
                                                         An Excerpt

                     “After you,” said Pranay, cheerfully; blissfully unaware of the tension between the two ladies. Parikrama quickly gave him a tour of the 5 classrooms decorated with paintings of cartoons, small play area with a sand-pit, grass-patch and some toys and the library-cum-computer room.

                     Amazed, he asked, “You teach computers to these tiny-tots here! How do they respond?”

                     She coolly said, “They take to them like fish to water. Anyway, all of them are already acquainted with the mobiles and laptops, as their parents are always hooked to them!”

                     “Yes, of course,” his eyes twinkled. “Do you also teach here or do you focus only on co-ordination?”

                       “Though I’m a coordinator, I fill in when any teacher suddenly takes leave. I love kids and don’t mind the extra work, which doesn’t seem like work at all!”

                         Pranay had a faraway look as he mulled over her words, “I love kids.” She seemed an ideal candidate for Samidha’s match-making sessions. Why hadn’t Samidha ever mentioned her? In a flash, he got his answer, as Samidha loudly called out to Parikrama.

                                                 End of the Excerpt

Intrigued? Can't wait to find out what happens next? Hurry! Purchase a copy and finish reading the story. Please don't forget to post your invaluable review online.

                      Today is the last day to avail the whopping discount!

        The copyright of this book is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.



  
                                                                 Paperback covers






Sunday, 12 November 2023

The Long-distance Relationship - 67% Discount Offer!

              I wish all those who are celebrating the festival, "A Very Happy Diwali. May the festival of lights spread joy, cheer, good health, contentment, peace and prosperity all around!"

Dear friends,

                                                           The Long-distance Relationship

                                    by Priya Ramesh Swaminathan  | 28 February 2023

                                            

                                            Preview a sample of 'The Long-distance                                              Relationship' by clicking on the above link!
 
Kindly purchase and peruse "The Long-distance Relationship" - E-book written by me. It's available as a paperback too for die-hard paperback fans!
 
It's an engaging book that will keep you engrossed till the very end.
 
It will be available for just $0.99 (at a whopping discount of 67%) at www.amazon.com from 13th to 20th November, 2023.

Do post a review online at Amazon to enable me to get more readers and reviewers!
 
Thanks in anticipation. Priya
************

It is often said that distance makes the heart grow fonder. Couples these days are a busy lot, working in different time zones, continents or worlds apart! Often, they meet virtually and celebrate important occasions together, online.

Daily communication means snatches of time, peppered with "Getting late." "See you soon." "Love you." "Hugs'n'kisses. Bye." The lack of physical presence soon starts taking a toll on both partners, who may be bored, exhausted, insecure or looking out for greener pastures, all the while pretending to be there for each other.

Soon, the 3 a.m. friend disappears! A casualty of a long-distance relationship!

Patience, perseverance, trust and loyalty go a long way in such cases where partners can't be together for varied reasons.

This novel deals with the complexity of human relationships and a long-distance relationship. Do follow Parikrama and Pranay's eventful journey and see how it goes....

Kindly consider purchase of a copy and peruse it at leisure! Your invaluable feedback is eagerly awaited, dear readers! Thanks in anticipation. Priya

Sunday, 5 November 2023

Shh... Don't tell anyone, please! - A Good Old Rumor! and other stories

 Dear friends,

                        Have you ever come across a rumor? Have you ever realised what havoc a rumor can play in one's life? Have you ever spread a rumor, just for fun or out of pure malice? How was the experience?

                        My book, a collection of slice-of-life stories deals with rumors and a lot more! A Kindle Countdown Deal will be on from 3rd to 10th November, 2023 for my ebook 'A Good Old Rumor! and other stories' at www.amazon.com. This ebook will be available for just $0.99 at a whopping discount of 67% Now this is NOT a rumor! Ha ha!

                        So hurry! Kindly consider purchasing an ebook. Read and review it and post your invaluable review at www.amazon.com. Eagerly awaiting your honest feedback!

                       Thanks in anticipation.

                       Priya 😁😃

P.S. On second thoughts, do spread the good word around, about this book... May God bless you!


This striking collage was made by me with generous help from Canva.com. do you like it? Do let me know....

                                   Excerpt from the short story - Black-out

          “Have I come to the wrong house? I am sorry,” he teased and half-turned to go. She pulled him inside, shut the door and soundly kissed him on his lips. Since she’d taken up writing, she had ignored her appearance and was often dowdily dressed only in loose cotton night-gowns, with her hair messily knotted at her nape and held back with sundry pins. She claimed that she felt comfortable while writing and anyway she was all alone at home!

          Hence Sudhanshu had always been welcomed home by a harried author, who would take her time in opening the door and immediately rush back to her precious writing.

          She ignored her appearance as well as him. Fortunately, she still maintained her house, but he wondered how long it would be, before that too became a casualty to her literary pursuits. Hence he was pleasantly surprised by her immaculate and feminine appearance that evening. He felt buoyed by the fact that ‘junior’ too was not around. It had been months since….

                                                             End of the excerpt

Intrigued? Grab a copy and read this story and the others, in this collection of pithy, slice-of-life stories.

The copyright of this book is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.


Thursday, 2 November 2023

A Good Old Rumor! and other stories - Kindle Discount Deal, November 2023

 Dear friends,

                        Have you ever come across a rumor? Have you ever realised what havoc a rumor can play in one's life? Have you ever spread a rumor, just for fun or out of pure malice? How was the experience?

                        My book, a collection of slice-of-life stories deals with rumors and a lot more! A Kindle Countdown Deal will be on from 3rd to 10th November, 2023 for my ebook 'A Good Old Rumor! and other stories' at www.amazon.com. This ebook will be available for just $0.99 at a whopping discount of 67% Now this is NOT a rumor! Ha ha!

                        So hurry! Kindly consider purchasing an ebook. Read and review it and post your invaluable review at www.amazon.com. Eagerly awaiting your honest feedback!

                       Thanks in anticipation.

                       Priya 😁😃


Foreword

All of us go through life, taking it for granted. Sometimes an event occurs, that jolts us out of our complacency. We then feel as if we have lost our moorings.

            A few of us rise above the disruption and emerge unscathed, whereas for others, life may never be the same again. They regret the unfortunate turn of events and feel that they probably, unwittingly contributed towards it. Some may even be beset by the “Why me?” Syndrome.

           Yet others feel that whatever has happened is for the best. In fact, they consider it as a blessing in disguise and set about their tasks with renewed vigor! They grab the golden opportunity and improve their lives.

           Thus while some go from bad to worse, others are transformed and reformed!

           This collection of pithy stories depicts various characters and their reactions to life-changing situations.

           How do they deal with unforeseen events in their lives?

           Read on to find out…