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Over the yrs of sharing these stories I have had some interesting "interactions."
A few of the recent ones are -
"I am not like that."
"Who even reads these stories? "
The covers and books have been mocked.
But for every hate, sneer and eyeroll there has been a light. 🌈
A few of the recent ones are -
"I am not like that."
"Who even reads these stories? "
The covers and books have been mocked.
But for every hate, sneer and eyeroll there has been a light. 🌈
A world that is numb and immune to atrocities and war, at what point do we knock mad men off their pedestals.
Civilizations are being threatened.
What is the responsibility of their nations political and armed leadership?
How do people stop this?
What is the role of global leaders?
Civilizations are being threatened.
What is the responsibility of their nations political and armed leadership?
How do people stop this?
What is the role of global leaders?
April 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A world that is numb and immune to atrocities and war, at what point do we knock mad men off their pedestals.
Civilizations are being threatened.
What is the responsibility of their nations political and armed leadership?
How do people stop this?
What is the role of global leaders?
Civilizations are being threatened.
What is the responsibility of their nations political and armed leadership?
How do people stop this?
What is the role of global leaders?
#Bookreview : An own-voice queer YA love story set in Kerala. The first crushes and yearnings are narrated in simple, fluid language. Where the protagonists come to terms with their heartbreak and self-realisation in a world that does not accept their love. The story has a sad ending.
March 26, 2026 at 12:40 PM
#Bookreview : An own-voice queer YA love story set in Kerala. The first crushes and yearnings are narrated in simple, fluid language. Where the protagonists come to terms with their heartbreak and self-realisation in a world that does not accept their love. The story has a sad ending.
Brilliant.
A medical gay rom-com with banter right off the bat. The medical jargon may be a bit for some, but if you sift through it, you will find an engaging and immersive story unfold. The two main leads couldn't be more different, so the chemistry is lit. And the third act!?
#bookreview
A medical gay rom-com with banter right off the bat. The medical jargon may be a bit for some, but if you sift through it, you will find an engaging and immersive story unfold. The two main leads couldn't be more different, so the chemistry is lit. And the third act!?
#bookreview
March 19, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Brilliant.
A medical gay rom-com with banter right off the bat. The medical jargon may be a bit for some, but if you sift through it, you will find an engaging and immersive story unfold. The two main leads couldn't be more different, so the chemistry is lit. And the third act!?
#bookreview
A medical gay rom-com with banter right off the bat. The medical jargon may be a bit for some, but if you sift through it, you will find an engaging and immersive story unfold. The two main leads couldn't be more different, so the chemistry is lit. And the third act!?
#bookreview
The day is here. 300+ ebooks on sale. Across the 🌈 spectrum and genres. Search by pairing or genre. Collect your reads. queeryourbookshelf.com
March 14, 2026 at 1:39 AM
The day is here. 300+ ebooks on sale. Across the 🌈 spectrum and genres. Search by pairing or genre. Collect your reads. queeryourbookshelf.com
Book Review: A wonderful story narrated as a folktale. The turmoil of being non-binary is woven into a contemporary fantasy tale centred on a jackfruit tree. By Chapter three, you will be invested. The intrigue gnaws at you to pursue the protagonist's fate.
March 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Book Review: A wonderful story narrated as a folktale. The turmoil of being non-binary is woven into a contemporary fantasy tale centred on a jackfruit tree. By Chapter three, you will be invested. The intrigue gnaws at you to pursue the protagonist's fate.
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March 11, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Are you interested in reading diverse characters, stories and authors? Here is your chance to choose from 300+ books. ONLY on 14th March.
Every book will be on sale for either free or $0.99 (USD) and equivalent across platforms where ebooks are sold, Amazon, Kobo, Smashwords, B & N.
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A story where two traumatic pasts collide. Sometimes even the best intentions can destroy a relationship. And the dynamics of these two pivot on that fulcrum.
These Lies Between Us
#mmromance
These Lies Between Us
#mmromance
February 25, 2026 at 1:46 PM
A story where two traumatic pasts collide. Sometimes even the best intentions can destroy a relationship. And the dynamics of these two pivot on that fulcrum.
These Lies Between Us
#mmromance
These Lies Between Us
#mmromance
Who this? On a wall in a market Delhi NCR
February 22, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Who this? On a wall in a market Delhi NCR
Book review: Hilarious, full of banter, high spice and loads of drama in this small town enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy. Loved every character and each turn of the page in this one. A great example of the enemies-to-lovers trope.
December 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Book review: Hilarious, full of banter, high spice and loads of drama in this small town enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy. Loved every character and each turn of the page in this one. A great example of the enemies-to-lovers trope.
A psychological thriller novella. Starts with an interesting concept. The story flows smoothly and keeps one engaged. It gets a bit confusing in the last act as the reality is revealed, but overall, it's a good, quick read. #bookreview
November 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A psychological thriller novella. Starts with an interesting concept. The story flows smoothly and keeps one engaged. It gets a bit confusing in the last act as the reality is revealed, but overall, it's a good, quick read. #bookreview
From Heer-Ranjha and Bajirao-Mastani to Prithviraj Chauhan-Sanyukta to Kamasutra, India is filled with love stories that live on in our hearts. If you are an Indian origin romance author or poet, come join us, and together we'll continue this legacy. #WritingCommunity
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
From Heer-Ranjha and Bajirao-Mastani to Prithviraj Chauhan-Sanyukta to Kamasutra, India is filled with love stories that live on in our hearts. If you are an Indian origin romance author or poet, come join us, and together we'll continue this legacy. #WritingCommunity
Book review:
Not your typical gangster romance. A rough start dealing with life and a shady family. The narrative soon settles into a gentle rhythm that reveals a whirlwind, sweet, and cute romance. The two main protagonists are especially mushy and adorable.
Not your typical gangster romance. A rough start dealing with life and a shady family. The narrative soon settles into a gentle rhythm that reveals a whirlwind, sweet, and cute romance. The two main protagonists are especially mushy and adorable.
November 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Book review:
Not your typical gangster romance. A rough start dealing with life and a shady family. The narrative soon settles into a gentle rhythm that reveals a whirlwind, sweet, and cute romance. The two main protagonists are especially mushy and adorable.
Not your typical gangster romance. A rough start dealing with life and a shady family. The narrative soon settles into a gentle rhythm that reveals a whirlwind, sweet, and cute romance. The two main protagonists are especially mushy and adorable.
Book Review: A grumpy, introvert book seller meets a sunshine loving Aussie travel writer. The pairings and stories in this series keep getting crazier and funnier. This one, however, has a big, dramatic ending. Nope, I am not one to read and tattle. Read it yourself.
October 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Book Review: A grumpy, introvert book seller meets a sunshine loving Aussie travel writer. The pairings and stories in this series keep getting crazier and funnier. This one, however, has a big, dramatic ending. Nope, I am not one to read and tattle. Read it yourself.
Book review time: This is a romcom mashed together with romantic suspense—another great story in the series, where each pairing is unique and linked to British politics or aristocracy.
In this one, read for the banter and stay for the intrigue or spice/whatever gets you off.
In this one, read for the banter and stay for the intrigue or spice/whatever gets you off.
October 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Book review time: This is a romcom mashed together with romantic suspense—another great story in the series, where each pairing is unique and linked to British politics or aristocracy.
In this one, read for the banter and stay for the intrigue or spice/whatever gets you off.
In this one, read for the banter and stay for the intrigue or spice/whatever gets you off.
A rare gem. If you can, go watch it in theaters. Soft, gentle and touching. A movie where the pauses prod you to dwell on the nuances.
[Movie night, films, queer movie, loveislove, finding your truth, sabar boonda, cactus pears]
[Movie night, films, queer movie, loveislove, finding your truth, sabar boonda, cactus pears]
October 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A rare gem. If you can, go watch it in theaters. Soft, gentle and touching. A movie where the pauses prod you to dwell on the nuances.
[Movie night, films, queer movie, loveislove, finding your truth, sabar boonda, cactus pears]
[Movie night, films, queer movie, loveislove, finding your truth, sabar boonda, cactus pears]
Not every day I get to shout from the rooftop.
We won the Indie Ink Award 2024 for Writing the Future We Need: Asian representation by an Asian Author.
We owe our readers a big thank you for this.
Check the list of winners- indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2024
We won the Indie Ink Award 2024 for Writing the Future We Need: Asian representation by an Asian Author.
We owe our readers a big thank you for this.
Check the list of winners- indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2024
September 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Not every day I get to shout from the rooftop.
We won the Indie Ink Award 2024 for Writing the Future We Need: Asian representation by an Asian Author.
We owe our readers a big thank you for this.
Check the list of winners- indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2024
We won the Indie Ink Award 2024 for Writing the Future We Need: Asian representation by an Asian Author.
We owe our readers a big thank you for this.
Check the list of winners- indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2024
#Bookreview A rugby based sports omance set in Wales, with an inclusive small-town community. Sweet and spicy with a fantastic cast of characters.
September 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
#Bookreview A rugby based sports omance set in Wales, with an inclusive small-town community. Sweet and spicy with a fantastic cast of characters.
Book review
Not all main characters are lovable. This is a high angst and heat story with an MC navigating mental health issues and a lot of baggage. The side characters are delightful.
Not all main characters are lovable. This is a high angst and heat story with an MC navigating mental health issues and a lot of baggage. The side characters are delightful.
August 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Book review
Not all main characters are lovable. This is a high angst and heat story with an MC navigating mental health issues and a lot of baggage. The side characters are delightful.
Not all main characters are lovable. This is a high angst and heat story with an MC navigating mental health issues and a lot of baggage. The side characters are delightful.
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The multigenre stories written by different authors will represent the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum, so go fill your TBR
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August 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Here is your chance to choose from 300+ books. ONLY on 26th August.
Every book will be on sale for either free or $0.99 (USD) and equivalent across platforms
The multigenre stories written by different authors will represent the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum, so go fill your TBR
#YOQLBookBlast
Every book will be on sale for either free or $0.99 (USD) and equivalent across platforms
The multigenre stories written by different authors will represent the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum, so go fill your TBR
#YOQLBookBlast
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August 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Take a chance on new authors or genres
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Folklore and Folktales. We have all grown with them. Either on our grandparents' laps or tucked beside our parents. What better way to celebrate these special bonds than by writing some new stories? Eight authors from all over India collaborated to build this book one story at a time.
August 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Folklore and Folktales. We have all grown with them. Either on our grandparents' laps or tucked beside our parents. What better way to celebrate these special bonds than by writing some new stories? Eight authors from all over India collaborated to build this book one story at a time.
Poignant yet vibrant like a painted landscape. An own-voice voice novel about identity, sexuality and the tremors of first love. #bookreview
August 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Poignant yet vibrant like a painted landscape. An own-voice voice novel about identity, sexuality and the tremors of first love. #bookreview
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August 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Book review: This whole series is a delightful read. Unlike the previous books, the start of this one is sappy and sad before it gets sweet, and oh my god, the pining. The story ends in a happy surprise.
August 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Book review: This whole series is a delightful read. Unlike the previous books, the start of this one is sappy and sad before it gets sweet, and oh my god, the pining. The story ends in a happy surprise.
Book Review:
Told from the perspective of a child and set in the backdrop of the Lankan conflict, the story is heartbreaking at points. The keen observant eyes of a child trying to decipher the adult world are vivdly described. But it is also a story of pain and finding oneself.
Told from the perspective of a child and set in the backdrop of the Lankan conflict, the story is heartbreaking at points. The keen observant eyes of a child trying to decipher the adult world are vivdly described. But it is also a story of pain and finding oneself.
August 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Book Review:
Told from the perspective of a child and set in the backdrop of the Lankan conflict, the story is heartbreaking at points. The keen observant eyes of a child trying to decipher the adult world are vivdly described. But it is also a story of pain and finding oneself.
Told from the perspective of a child and set in the backdrop of the Lankan conflict, the story is heartbreaking at points. The keen observant eyes of a child trying to decipher the adult world are vivdly described. But it is also a story of pain and finding oneself.