It is my utmost privelege to inform that one of my short stories, The Muse, which was originally published on this blog was selected by Arti Honrao, the Director of Sai Kiran Publications, Mumbai, to feature in the first edition and also the first part of their venture on Short Stories by Bloggers.
The book, aptly titled “The Eleven”, for the eleven authors who feature in this book, has been released on the 4rth of January, 2009.
For those interesting in reading and particularly in short stories, you can order your copy from the Publisher’s website: http://www.saikiranpublications.com/orderform.htm.
You can also write to me for my author code to avail a discount.
Your feedback and enthusiasm will be encouraging and highly-cherished.
Excerpt from the Publisher’s website:
Details of the book:
Title: The Eleven
Short Stories by Bloggers Part – I
Size: 5.92″ x 7.08″ [ 12.5 x 18 cms ]
No. of pages: 134
Exterior: Paperback, Color, Cover painting by Vatsal Chaoji, India.
Interior: Black on plain white paper
ISBN: 978-81-907134-1-2
MRP: 150 INR
Editor’s Note
It has been a pleasure and a privilege to edit eleven very interesting tales, written by talented writers who deserve to see their work in print.
You will enjoy the journey as they take you to various places that exist only in their minds, which they now have skillfully crafted on paper.
Each journey is uniquely different, and will hold your interest from beginning to end.
This is the true intent of the authors, and as I read these stories, they’ve accomplished what they’ve set out to do.
To all that read this book,
I wish an escape from daily reality to a true literary experience.
Gloria J Blier
Editor-In-Chief
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Review of my story by Anil Sawan - “She uses her magical words to take us through a world of love, admiration, devotion and obsession. The story ends on a strong note of self realization and delivers a very positive message. A good story to start the book with. I give this story 8/10”
Review on ShadowPlayIndia.com - “At the outset ,the new publishing house Sai-Kiran Publications must be complimented for providing a platform to the bloggers to give vent to their talents to reach millions thru’ print media.
These bloggers have amply proved that they have inherent skill to be a successful authors, writers or even litterateurs . However, to confine their creativity to a mere fiction , a mentioned by the publisher /editor will not do justice to their talent. Is not any fiction, imagination based on realities culled out or experienced from our lives or nature ? Difference is the extent, the form of fantasy or drama is attached to such tales. In this book ,each writer appears to have given a pie of what he or she has experienced , seen or received from real life . They are bubbling talents with “Miles to go and promises to keep” inscribed on their pen .
Aneesha Myles Shewani with her “The Muse” proved that she is as adept in creating a classy story or a literary piece, as she may be creating software as a technical write with élan. She depicted an agony of separation of a sensitive artist from his lover who was used as the muse in metaphor, culminating into an immortal piece of art. Her words “ Destiny is less cruel than circumstances”. But is not it that at the end of the day, the destiny always prevails ? “True love is not about fulfillment and it is not about togetherness”. Correct, but then that is platonic .”
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ssrini Says:
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:05 AMCongratulations !!!! well done keep it up
barath Says:
December 22nd, 2008 at 12:56 PMCOngrats didi!!! waits to see it in print… Take care!!!!
hitesh Says:
December 23rd, 2008 at 2:53 PMwell done dude…..well done. i knew it…
amit Says:
December 24th, 2008 at 7:32 AMCongrats again!
You mean you won’t be getting any royalties unless its you who refer the sale?
snigdha Says:
January 8th, 2009 at 11:03 AMwow, congratulations. Keep it up. I have always loved what you write. Now you will have a bigger fan following. Soon you will start signing your books (limited editions) and very soon a Pulitzer or something. wow way to go
Aneesha Says:
January 8th, 2009 at 11:35 AMThanks Snigs – and tumhare muh mein ghee-shakar – only if you can digest it
Arti Honrao Says:
January 15th, 2009 at 2:17 AM@Amit [I hope it is ok if I reply]
It is not so.
The authors did get their royalties even before the sales begun
When author’s reference code is used they earn additional points…
and
those who purchase using author’s code get 10% discount on the MRP of the book
GBU
Arti
amit Says:
January 15th, 2009 at 11:36 AMok, thanks for clarification Arti.
Arti Says:
January 18th, 2009 at 1:59 AMHi Amit,
It is my responsibility to try and clarify
any doubts that arise, related to SKP
GBU
Arti
rahul Says:
January 20th, 2009 at 10:24 AMjust yesterday got my hand on the book, and what an awesome story you have written, the book couldn’t have a better beginning, congrats once again ..
Your web host will soon require extra servers as this site is goona be jam packed!!
Aneesha Says:
January 20th, 2009 at 2:30 PMHi Rahul
You are the first reader to have commented and am sure glad that the comment is a positive one
I do hope other readers also like what they read.
Sameera Says:
January 24th, 2009 at 7:32 PMHi Aneesha,just got my copy of the book and read your story.Very well written,keep it up!
P.S. Lovely pic of you and your husband on the blog profile
felinemusings Says:
January 24th, 2009 at 8:00 PMHi Sameera …. its very encouraging to see a congratulatory note from a fellow blogger. Congrats to you too on getting published. I am yet to read all the stories in The Eleven, but I did visit your blog and loved the feminine pink theme. Thanks for taking time out to “roam” around this blogspace and finding the pics of Manish and me
pankhuri Says:
January 30th, 2009 at 5:22 PMgreat work Aneesha. Very well done
Swapna Says:
February 12th, 2009 at 6:20 PMhey aneesha….great job congrats..think u reached the first step of ur dream
krystyna Says:
March 4th, 2009 at 6:04 AMVery well written and beautiful story!
CONGRATULATIONS!
sarita Says:
March 17th, 2009 at 11:02 PMYour all writeups are great..and i am proud in disclosing the fact that i am the biggest fan of your writing.
Don’t forget to update me whenver you write something new..
Good luck and keep up the good work
Aditya Says:
June 22nd, 2009 at 3:09 PMHope it’s not to late to say “Congratulations”. Wish you all the best for more such publications!
vatsal Says:
October 9th, 2009 at 6:37 PM…ummmm…did you liked the cover …
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