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How Good is the Indian Muse?
6 min

How Good is the Indian Muse?

The problem is writing has come to be regarded as a means to acquire name and fame, if not money, and it does not matter as long as the writer is in the news, never mind whether someone really comes to read to enjoy or tends to be provoked by the book. Unfortunately for literature, the greater rewards of writing lost their relevance and the lesser benefits came to mean everything.  Till this is understood, unkind cuts would continue to be inflicted in the arena of Indian writing. That’s for sure

On Writing ‘n the Writers
6 min

On Writing ‘n the Writers

And those who treat writing as a vehicle of visibility would be incapable of experiencing the joy of the journey. In the end though, were they to come into spotlight, they might well gloat in the limelight though without experiencing the real thrill of letters. Even in case such won’t make it to the post; their pain cannot be intense for they wouldn’t have felt the joy of writing either.

My maiden 'Novel' blues
4 min

My maiden 'Novel' blues

When, in an absorbing story, these and other inimitable characters began to come alive in an intricate plot, I could sense that my maiden novel was turning out into a work of art on the Indian literary stage, and so I was desperate to live up to its completion in its poetic prose. Oh, how I feared death then, and what a relief it was as I lived to keep up with the muse to complete 'Benign Flame'!

Midwest Book Review Calls Hymns of Blue Hollow “A Simply Riveting Read from Cover to Cover”
3 min

Midwest Book Review Calls Hymns of Blue Hollow “A Simply Riveting Read from Cover to Cover”

Set in 1941 East Tennessee, Hymns of Blue Hollow by Kemma MarShall follows Esther Primm as she seeks refuge at a secluded estate, where opening her heart to new attachments means risking everything. Selected for Midwest Book Review's October 2026 issue, this riveting historical romance explores love, grief, and survival in the American South.

Psychologics

WARNING! This literature can be Depressing,Dark, Profanity, Anger, Funny_Sad, Without Care, Diligent, Convincing, But all ultimately Truth! The Level Of What It is! Is!

Marlon Lawe Oct 19, 2026 👁 29 💬 0
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Book Reviews 6 min read

Morning Whispers: A Collection of Reflections for Everyday Christian Living

Morning Whispers: Everyday Applications From Ancient Wisdom belongs to the second group. Written by Paul S. Lindblad, this Christian devotional book gathers nearly 1,100 short reflections drawn from decades of personal Scripture study.

Paul S. Lindblad Oct 14, 2026 👁 39 💬 0
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Book Reviews 7 min read

Darkness as the First Seed | A Review of The Dream of God

Some books approach these mysteries through religion, others through science, and some through philosophy alone. The Dream of God: How Something Comes From Nothing by Anetere’a Aisake Puletasi, writing under the name Son of Man, attempts something more ambitious

Son of Man Oct 13, 2026 👁 25 💬 0
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Book Reviews 7 min read

What Makes Before We Were Heroes a Compelling Memoir

While many stories about firefighting focus on dramatic rescues and public recognition, Before We Were Heroes: Southern Fires takes readers in a different direction.

Bill Beebe Oct 13, 2026 👁 30 💬 0
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Why Newport, Rhode Island Is the Heart of My Coastal Escape Series

Newport, Rhode Island is the emotional heart of my Coastal Escape Series. Its harbor, historic streets, ocean views, and sense of home create the perfect setting for stories about second chances, love, and finding your way back to what matters most.

Alisa Dumond Oct 06, 2026 👁 19 💬 0
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Writing Life 1 min read

An Authors View

Sometimes the biggest transformation begins with three words: “I did it.”

Darlene Fuchs Oct 01, 2026 👁 22 💬 0
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How Good is the Indian Muse?

The problem is writing has come to be regarded as a means to acquire name and fame, if not money, and it does not matter as long as the writer is in the news, never mind whether someone really comes to read to enjoy or tends to be provoked by the book. Unfortunately for literature, the greater rewards of writing lost their relevance and the lesser benefits came to mean everything.  Till this is understood, unkind cuts would continue to be inflicted in the arena of Indian writing. That’s for sure

BS Murthy Sep 29, 2026 👁 17 💬 0
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On Writing ‘n the Writers

And those who treat writing as a vehicle of visibility would be incapable of experiencing the joy of the journey. In the end though, were they to come into spotlight, they might well gloat in the limelight though without experiencing the real thrill of letters. Even in case such won’t make it to the post; their pain cannot be intense for they wouldn’t have felt the joy of writing either.

BS Murthy Sep 26, 2026 👁 21 💬 0
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My maiden 'Novel' blues

When, in an absorbing story, these and other inimitable characters began to come alive in an intricate plot, I could sense that my maiden novel was turning out into a work of art on the Indian literary stage, and so I was desperate to live up to its completion in its poetic prose. Oh, how I feared death then, and what a relief it was as I lived to keep up with the muse to complete 'Benign Flame'!

BS Murthy Sep 23, 2026 👁 24 💬 0
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2 min read

I Loved You Before I Met You

Some connections begin before the first hello.

☽Karlee Alyssa🦋 Sep 21, 2026 👁 24 💬 0
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7 min read

My ‘Novel’ Account of Human Possibility

Who would have thought that life held such literary possibilities in English language for a rustic Telugu lad in rural Andhra even in post-colonial India? The possibilities of life are indeed novel, and seemingly my life has crystallized itself in my body of work before death could dissipate it.

BS Murthy Sep 21, 2026 👁 25 💬 0
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Midwest Book Review Calls Hymns of Blue Hollow “A Simply Riveting Read from Cover to Cover”

Set in 1941 East Tennessee, Hymns of Blue Hollow by Kemma MarShall follows Esther Primm as she seeks refuge at a secluded estate, where opening her heart to new attachments means risking everything. Selected for Midwest Book Review's October 2026 issue, this riveting historical romance explores love, grief, and survival in the American South.

Author.Kemma.MarShall Sep 19, 2026 👁 27 💬 0
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