Book Review-Paromita Goswami's The Clockmaker

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THE CLOCKMAKER 
by 
PAROMITA GOSWAMI

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Can you change destiny? What if you can?

Ashish, a passionate clockmaker is frustrated with his life - financial insecurity, his ongoing nightmares and his family, wife Lata and son Vicky, are driving him crazy.

Lata is having a tough time in life with her arch-rival, Rashmi. Vicky wants to be a biker than rather join the family legacy of the clockmaker. He also has a crush on Kavya who is more interested in supporting her family than romancing around.

Lately, Ashish starts hallucinating things. The black hooded man, who traumatizes him in the nightmares, warns him of dire consequences if he doesn’t return the timepiece that was given to Ashish by his father at his deathbed. Burdened with despair, Ashish wishes he could change his destiny and end all his miseries. By sheer chance, he discovers the power of the timepiece. Ashish was still figuring out what to do with it when an incident shatters his life completely. Without second thoughts he uses the power of the timepiece to change his destiny. But, can he really change it?

Amid the chaos of the busy by-lanes of the East Delhi unfolds a paranormal, supernatural, Indian drama that will leave you thrilled.

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My Review:

We have had always been hearing time and tide waits for no man. And tempering with destiny is not only possible but if done, the consequences are equally disastrous.

The Clockmaker is a supernatural suspense story with paranormal touches. After reading the blurb I had thought it to be a simple supernatural story but the twist and turns and the lucidity in which Paromita has created the suspense and kept me hooked is really commendable.

The Clockmaker is a totally different genre from the author's previous works and I must say she had done a great job. From her 1st book to The Clockmaker, the author has really come a long way.

The Clockmaker is a story about Ashish whose family has been in this clock repairing business since generations. The timepiece which is the main protagonist of the story, how it comes into their family, what are its supernatural powers, to know all about it one must definitely read this book and get spooked.

The Clockmaker is definitely a must read no matter which genre one loves to read as it can be read and enjoyed by all.

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About the author

Paromita Goswami is a writer and storyteller by passion and a rebel by choice. She says the world is full of stories and as a writer, she loves to pen them down. Her work is not genre specific. From literary fiction to children book to paranormal thriller and women fiction, Paromita Goswami‘s books offer a variety of life to her readers. Besides writing, she is also the founder of a reading club that enhances book reading habit in children. She lives in central India with her family. 

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Book Review-Alka Saklani's Beyond Scars

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Beyond Scars 
by 
Alka Dimri Saklani

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Hi, I am Avinash, but this is not my story. This is the story of Avni, my sister. I know the smell of cement and bricks still pulls her to the incident seven years ago where she made a daring yet ruthless decision. I know she is drifting away. I know she has begun to find comfort in Vivaan. But I don’t know if I like it. 

Hi, I am Avni, but this is not my story. This is the story of Vivaan, the stunning, vivacious painter. There is something sad about the paintings he has locked away from the world in his storeroom. But he never talks about it. But then there are a lot of things he doesn’t talks about, like how deeply he loves me. 

And what about Dev and Kangana? Isn’t this their story too? It wouldn’t have been if only we did one single thing differently on that ill-fated night, the night that changed the course of our destiny. And hey, I am Vivaan. 

And what about me? Why does nobody talk about me? Or talk to me? Because I am a little girl or because…Well, this is my story too. You will ask who I am? The answer lies somewhere in the pages of BEYOND SCARS.

My Review:

An incident or an event leaves an impact on any child. If it is a happy one, it stays in memories life long but if it is an unpleasant one it leaves a scar on the soul and mind of a child which doesn't fade away. Most of times children observe their elders and at some point of life turn either an exact replica of their parents or hate their parents and try their best as not to become like them.

If Beyond Secrets left a mark on my soul then Beyond Scars shook my soul. Beyond Scars is the second book of the Beyond series by Alka Dimri Saklani. The book is about Avni, Avinash and Vivaan with many other characters, who play a significant role.

The story of twins Avni and Avinash, their sibling love, their protectiveness towards each other is really touching. Vivaan aka Appoo's story really makes you cry. I liked the author’s style wherein she has maintained the suspense until the very end. The climax was different and not at all predictable.

Initially, I found the story little slow paced but then once the speed caught up there was no stopping to it.

Beyond Scars is definitely a must read by all but it is definitely not a light-hearted read but a soul touching read which leaves you pondering about many things and for a very long time.

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About the author

"Alka Dimri Saklani writes contemporary fiction. Her books are labeled as ‘intense’ by most of her readers. Her debut novel ""45 Days in a Cancer Hospital"" was longlisted for Crossword Books Award 2013. Writing is her first love, the love that seized her when she was just 8.

She holds MBA degree in HR and worked with a leading MNC before turning to a full-time writer.

Born and brought up in Vadodara, a city in Gujarat, her roots hail from “Dev Bhumi” Uttarakhand. Apart from writing, she loves music, reading, traveling, and spending time with her two naughty kids."

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Book Review-Inderpreet Uppal's We Women Wonder

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WE WOMEN WONDER: Dreams, Desires, Struggles & Triumphs
by 
Inderpreet Uppal

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"When a woman becomes her own best friend, life is easier." 

– Diane Von Furstenberg.

Thoughts, quotes and determination can make a woman stronger, a survivor but she is a winner regardless. 

This book is the story of every woman, you might find your reflection too. 

A journey into what keeps us women ticking. 

What annoys the hell out of us? 

What are we women really about? 

How does the world see us? 

Is the world changing for us or are we just dreaming? 

What is our success and what it means to a woman? 

We Women Wonder, I often do, don’t you?

My Review:

First of all, We Women Wonder is not a collection of short stories. It is a collection of twenty-six blog posts written by the author during April A to Z challenge. So what is the book about?

It is about what We Women Wonder? About what's happening around us, to us, within us and by us?

Each chapter is the thoughts of the author put in words, about what she thinks or has experienced when she encounters a word or an emotion and when it is spoken with reference to women. It resonates with the voice of each of us and thus is easily relatable.

But the real gem of the book is a thought-provoking quote written by well-known people at the end of each chapter which relates to that chapter title and which Inderpreet has chosen wisely and aptly. That is a real sixer I must say.

While reading each chapter, which is easily relatable because it is what goes on in a woman's mind day in day out. Be it the way she is treated at home or at the office, by the spouse or a colleague, a friend or boss. The author has beautifully penned the thoughts, in some cases, I wondered if the author knew telepathy, as she has voiced some thoughts which are similar to what I felt when I had faced that situation.

Beautiful work by Inderpreet, lots and lots of applauds for penning down her rants, her thoughts, her opinion in such a unique and subtle manner.

We Women Wonder is definitely a must read and recommend to all irrespective of gender and age.

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About the author

" Inderpreet writes for her love of writing, edits manuscripts and reads endlessly. 

A sprinkling of fiction, a dash of books, and a bit of opinion add to the eclectic mix that is Eloquent Articulation, her blog.

Books, editing, writing, and blogging keep her busy whenever she gets a breather from mothering her ‘too tricky to handle son’. 

An Army brat, she now joins her adorable Army hubby across the country. "

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Book Review-P G Van's Dance With Me

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Dance With Me 
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P.G Van

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When a video of Suhana dancing in her own home goes viral, the first thing she does is panic. Suhana got out of a loveless marriage and is trying to prove to her ex-husband that she can live her life without him or the money she got as part of the divorce. She had been a housewife all along, but now she is trying to rebuild her life. However, life throws her a wrench in the form of a viral video—a video that creates a sensation on the internet. 

Samyan is her elderly neighbor’s son who is staying at his mother’s place while she is away, and Suhana keeps bumping into him wherever she goes. His very looks instigate new thoughts and sensations within her that she tries to ignore because of the man she thinks he is. But, when he helps her in the direst of situations, she finds out more about him and starts to feel a connection to him. 

Dance with Me is a sweet, light-hearted and passionate love story with a happy ending. 

Note: This is a standalone romance with content recommended for mature readers.

My Review:

Author P G Van is well known for her hot romances. With her new book Dance With Me, the author has not only broken her image of hot romance writer but has created a different identity for herself, as Dance With Me is not only a romance with hot and steamy scenes but much more than that.

Suhana is a modern day woman with Indian upbringing but settled in the US. Her sole purpose in life is to give her son a better life. Even though she has been separated from her cheating husband she doesn’t want her son to be deprived of his father's love and attention. But is she right in doing so?

Having read the author’s previous works, which were hot romances, I was expecting something similar from this book too. But I was in a surprise as it has many topics, one of which highlights the plight of a housewife who with no proper qualification or job is at mercy of her husband’s taunts and jibes.

I loved reading this mature love story of Sam and Suhana. I loved reading this multi-genre book which has romance and suspense. Dance With Me is definitely a must read. 

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P.G. Van published her first novel of The Pure Destiny Series in October 2015 and cannot stop writing. She loves to spend time with family and is a strong believer of retail therapy (mostly shops for boots and purses!!). She enjoys giving her readers an escape to the world of love and romance.

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Review-Rubina Ramesh's Walking on the path of Indie Publishing

Walking on the Path of Indie Publishing
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Rubina Ramesh

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Now that you have decided to become an Indie author, here are a few tools you will need. 


The Topics covered are: 

1. What it takes to be an indie author 
2. Why have you chosen this path? 
3. Components of Indie Publishing 
4. Tools needed for writing. 
5. The Big Eight Brothers of Social Media 
6. Facebook Marketing: Promotional not Ad. 
7. Checklist for Facebook Marketing before your book is published: 
8. The Other Platforms for Marketing 
9. How to start a newsletter? 
10. Different forms of editing. 
11. The art of Cover Making 
12. Formatting of Manuscript 
13. Sample copyright page. 
14. Contacting reviewers 
15. Mind-Blowing Cover Designers' links 
16. Hashtags for Instagram Marketing and Twitter Marketing 
17.100 Facebook Groups to start off with your Book Marketing 

Hope this book is beneficial to the new authors out there. I, for one, learned a lot while writing and researching about it. 

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My Honest Review:

Walking On The Path Of Indie Publishing is the second book of the toolkit series and is written by well-known Indie author and founder of the book club, Rubina Ramesh.

In this book, Rubina has explained the nitty-gritty of the marketing, before, during and after the release of your book.

The author has covered each and every aspect of marketing on social media sites and not to forget, the finer details and importance of editing, beta reading, and proofreading.

In other words, Rubina has covered each and every topic from the start (i.e. from writing) until the end (i.e. release of your book).

I really applaud Rubina, first for putting together the idea of toolkits and secondly for her writing and sharing her in-depth knowledge and her experiences, which will provide as a guiding light to all aspiring authors, who would otherwise be moving around like a headless chicken in this publishing world.


Walking On The Path Of Indie Publishing is a must buy and read by one and all current and budding writers who aspire to publish their works, as it has all the necessary details that one will need, right from editing to marketing to cover image designing.

About the Author 

Rubina Ramesh is an avid reader, writer, blogger, book reviewer and marketer. She is the founder of The Book Club, an online book publicity group. Her first literary work was published in her school magazine. It gave her immense pride to see her own name at the bottom of the article. She was about 8 years old at that time. She then went to complete her MBA and after her marriage to her childhood friend, her travel saga started. From The Netherlands to the British Isles, she lived her life like an adventure. After a short stint in Malaysia, she finally settled down in the desert state of USA, Arizona.  Living with her DH and two human kids and one doggie kid, Rubina has finally started living the life she had always dreamed about – that of a writer.

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Other books in this series

Why Go Indie? 6 Reasons for Self-Publishing  Vol 1

by Devika Fernando

Walking on the Indie Path Vol 2

Can be presently found in her blog www.rubinaramesh.com

by Rubina Ramesh

The Art of Ghostwriting Vol 3

by D. R. Downer

Publishing Your Book on Amazon KDP Vol 4

by Sundari Venkatraman

Fears and Doubts of a Writer Vol 5

By Reshma Ranjan

Boosting Book's Sales with a Riveting Blurb! Vol 6 

By Ruchi Singh

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