Anupama Krishnakumar writes three pieces of flash fiction that show how the written word is a subtle and indispensable presence in the lives of many people, often being the catalyst for uplifting, memorable and life-altering moments.
Hamsini has been in love with books ever since she can remember. She loves books about books, such as ’84, Charing Cross Road’, ‘The Guernsey Literaryand Potato Peel Society’, ‘The Reading Promise’, ‘The Book Thief’ and ‘My Life with Bob’. She tells us what she enjoyed reading in 2017.
Parth Pandya explores how the world of blogging has evolved through his own journey as a blogger and how the changing trends in Internet usage have put an end to the world of the amateur blogger.
Malcolm Carvalho has found the setting of a café both intimidating and receptive as a writer. This poem is about one evening spent writing while still being a fly-on-the-wall.
Vijayendra is a digital life form. His reading interests range from publishing to evolution and from science fiction to grammar. He writes fiction as well as non-fiction, the latter focusing on media, creativity, and culture. He tells us what his reading journey was like in 2017.
Dear Reader,
We are in the last month of 2017 and we couldn’t think of a more apt theme than “Flashback” to end this year! The December 2017 issue celebrates the past as our contributors grow nostalgic and share memories through fiction, non-fiction and poetry. We hope that this short and sweet issue will send you too on a trip down memory lane.
Sudha, now 50 years old, reminisces about a summer vacation at her grandparents’ place in 1977, when her uncle entrusted her with an all-important job.
Megha Raina’s poem looks back at old doors of houses in Kashmir. It’s a peek into the thoughts that grip the minds of owners who had to leave their houses and homeland behind under unavoidable circumstances.
Anupama Krishnakumar, as someone who tends to grow nostalgic often, shares the several agents that help her relive some memories, and wonders if it is ever possible to know the answers to all questions about one’s past.