'Of Siblings and E-friends' - Is Blood Truly thicker Than Water? (Discount Offer!)

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                                                             An Excerpt

             “Today, Sneha will dance with me,” said Gaurav cheekily, already taking her hand and readying for the dance. Helplessly, she darted an anxious glance towards Abhijeet. But being in a very good mood, he waved his hand good-naturedly and urged her to go along with Gaurav and enjoy herself. 

             As Gaurav talked with her knowledgeably about varied topics, Sneha found herself relaxing in his company. So he was not that introvert, after all, she thought. But after a while, her eyes sought Abhijeet. If only Gaurav would allow her to dance with Abhijeet now! He had been monopolising her, the entire evening. She hadn’t even congratulated Abhijeet properly.

                                                                 End of the Excerpt

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Kindle Countdown Deal - Of Siblings and E-friends

 An apt gift for the Raksha Bandhan festival which will be celebrated on Monday! Kindly gift this e-book to your siblings or e-friends!

KINDLE COUNTDOWN DEAL - OF SIBLINGS AND E-FRIENDS

Dear friends,

A Kindle Countdown Deal will be on from 17th to 24th August, 2024 at www.amazon.com for my e-book titled Of Siblings and E-friends.

This e-book will be available for just $0.99 at a whopping discount of 67%

So hurry and grab this golden opportunity to read a wonderful collection of stories that will set you thinking about relationships between siblings and e-friends.

Is blood truly thicker than water or should we swear only by our friends? More importantly, how do e-friends figure in the larger picture? Are they trustworthy or to be feared?

Read on and arrive at your own conclusions, but do let me know, through your online reviews posted at www.amazon.com.

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OF SIBLINGS & E-FRIENDS: THE DEVIL'S CHOICE?
by Priya Ramesh Swaminathan | Apr 27, 2019

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      Everything that Madam taught me and the input provided during the class truly worked for me. I had never imagined that I could write on any subject so effortlessly. This course has not only helped me to write on various topics but also improved my writing in professional work. Now I have no hesitation whatsoever about my writing skills. 

      Thank you so much, Madam. I will wholeheartedly recommend this class." - Vinod Ghabade

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Just Not Meant For Marriage! - Hurry! Monsoon Discount Offer!

  Dear friends,

What happens when a person finds his soul-mate but that soul-mate is unwilling to reciprocate?

Read on to experience it in my e-book titled Just Not Meant For Marriage!

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FOREWORD

For a Very Special Person!

                     I dedicate this book to my evergreen Dad, Ramesh Sharma. Fondly called Anna by us, he is the person who taught us to be brave and confident, while struggling against all odds. His unstinting support was behind the success of my mother as a Principal. An old adage goes, “Behind every successful man, there is a woman.” My father turned this adage on its head! “Behind every successful woman, there is a man!”

                      He was like ‘The Rock of Gibraltar’ for her, always helping her out with the chores, guiding us in our home-work, availing leave for our Board Exams to ferry us to and from our respective exam centers and attending to his work at his office. He ensured that we didn't only study, but had hobbies and other recreation too.

                      I’ll especially never forget how he spent several sleepless nights when I had severe jaundice, as a young girl. He would be always at my bedside, at the hospital and later, at home, administering my medicines on time, buying and giving me the appropriate diet as prescribed by the physician and encouraging me with kind, loving words and lots of Chandamama books!   

                      Later in life, when I insisted on having an arranged, but registered marriage, without matching horoscopes; and with a list of attributes to be possessed by my would-be groom, my father ran around meeting prospective grooms, apprising them of my ‘demand’ for a simple, no-frills, registered marriage ceremony, braved being rejected by them; till he finally discovered one such ‘gem’ for me! A perfect match - my husband Ramesh! What a beautiful coincidence it was, to have my husband sharing my beloved father’s name!  Of course, I soon discovered that they share several endearing traits too! In fact, I often joke that they could pass of as father and son!            

                      He is also a great multi-tasker and shows us how life must be lived and enjoyed. He is great pals with our friends too and they envy us for having such an easy-going and friendly father. We are never scared of him and always look up to him for any advice, and he has never ever failed us. He is a living example of how a person can be a constant source of joy for everyone around him! He is very helpful, dependable and doesn't thrive on any ego. He takes equal pride in my mother's and our achievements. He never boasts about his accomplishments, which are quite a few!

                      He’s blessed with a photographic memory as he remembers people and places, even after meeting and visiting them just once, no matter how long ago! He’s a good singer, a great artist and an excellent palmist. His exhibition of water-paintings and fabric paintings was very well-received by one and all! He’s fond of listening to good music and watching movies. He dotes on his grand-daughter and constantly teaches her new things. Apart from our family, his friends at the Senior Citizens’ Association are his other lifeline. He enjoys spending his time with them and often goes for picnics and other programs, with them. They miss his lively and cheerful company when he is not around. His enthusiasm is highly infectious!

                      He appreciates the wonders of Mother Nature and has inculcated the same perspective in us too. He has always encouraged us to be forthright and fearless, honest and just, in our dealings and interactions with others.

                    

                      Thanks to these two great teachers, my mother and father, we siblings have become well-balanced individuals and always strive to make them proud of us. For them, we are three little gems and for us they are our heart and soul! We owe everything to them. Dear Amma, we miss you a lot!

Thank you Anna, for always being there for us!

                                                                                                                     

                                                        EXCERPT

          Preet had an annoying habit. It drove girls literally up the wall. He would court all the pretty girls in college, have them eating out of his hands and eating out their hearts for him and then spoil it all by popping the most-dreaded question. It was not the eagerly looked forward to, “Will you marry me please?” No, that wasn’t the most-dreaded question. It was, hold your breath, “Are you just not meant for marriage?” All the girls who had swooned over him some time in their college lives had been flabbergasted by that bomber.

              

          But eventually, everyone had reconciled themselves to the inevitable, ridiculous proposal. In fact, no girl was still quite sure what that absurd question meant. Did he mean that he was asking her to marry him in a back-handed manner, or did he want to cast her away by insinuating that she was not worthy enough for marriage? And that too after wooing her as if she was the last girl on earth!

         END OF THE EXCERPT

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'A Good Old Rumor! and other stories' - An Excerpt

  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?

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An Excerpt from the short story "Alan Great"

       Now where was I? Yeah, in Calcutta. My father was an officer with the British cavalry there. Tall, tanned and handsome. You should’ve seen him in his breeches, astride his stallion, The Stud. An apt title for him too! He liked to hold forth on all his experiences, wild and otherwise, in the Calcutta Club, every evening. It was as if he did things just so that he could extol them later!

      But weren’t you supposed to talk about yourself?

      Again interruption! (Wildly) Now I’m just going to leave. I can’t take it any more. When Alan Great talks, no one else does!

      Audience (meekly) Sorry again. Now we’ll behave ourselves.

     (Grumpily) O.K. One last chance.

      Now where was I? Yeah, in the Club. I was just a toddler then. I literally grew up in the Club. As a young lad of 10, I was pretty and charming. Fair, blonde and pink all over. I had my father’s teak-brown eyes. You see, my Dad Partho Mujumdar had married a ravishing British girl Suzie, my Mom. They were a handsome couple, the talk of the town. The life of parties! He was a devoted soldier and she was a devoted socialite. My days were spent in a Convent, on a pony and in the Club. Happy days they were!

      I’m seeing that you all are getting restless. Hold your horses! Ha, ha, pun intended!

      So, things were pretty hunky-dory till I was 15.

End of the Excerpt

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A Good Old Rumor! & other stories: Just spicing it up.....

Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

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Welcome to the world of renowned author, Shweta; winning jockey, Manglu; fading superstar, Suraj Kumar; ailing model, Seema; wannabe actor, Aishwarya; obsessive patient, Alan; greedy son, Biju; repentant mother, Mira; and a vengeful father’s spirit! Read this collection of pithy stories and find out how they deal with life-altering situations! Save your reactions for your invaluable reviews! Happy reading, folks!

138 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 17, 2017

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

A Good Old Rumor! and other stories - Kindle Discount Offer, Hurry! July 2024

 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 25th  to 31st July, 2024 for my ebook 'A Good Old Rumor! and other stories' at www.amazon.com. This ebook will be available for just $1.99. 

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                        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!

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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…

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This book has received a 3 star rating at Goodreads.com. The book's cover has been changed by me. The old cover is visible at this site. Here's the link:

A Good Old Rumor! & other stories: Just spicing it up.....

Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

3.00

1 rating0 reviews

Welcome to the world of renowned author, Shweta; winning jockey, Manglu; fading superstar, Suraj Kumar; ailing model, Seema; wannabe actor, Aishwarya; obsessive patient, Alan; greedy son, Biju; repentant mother, Mira; and a vengeful father’s spirit! Read this collection of pithy stories and find out how they deal with life-altering situations! Save your reactions for your invaluable reviews! Happy reading, folks!

138 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 17, 2017

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