Why are there no reviews of Indian books for the Macmillan Book Review Contest yet? This is true for all the age-groups!Do invite children in the age-group 10-15 to review The Story-Catcher; the carrot dangling at the end of the stick is a Macmillan book hamper! Last date for entries is the 30th of June. … [Read more...]
Author Interview!
The Story-Catcher was the second runner-up for the "Parents and Kids Choice Awards 2014" for Books (Indian authors) in the age-group 10-15.TeamRivo interviewed me - read the interview on rivoblog! … [Read more...]
Parents and Kids Choice Awards
Second runner-up for the Parents and Kids Choice Awards among Indian books for the age-group 10-15! I'm thrilled! … [Read more...]
Last Day to Vote
Somehow, seeing my book cover on Rivokids's shortlist for the Parents Kids Choice Awards makes it all the more real.Thank you, those who voted. And thank you, all those who shared the link.Those who didn't, would you do it now please? Voting closes today! … [Read more...]
Read before you vote!
If you have not yet read The Story-Catcher and that is holding you back from voting, click here to read some excerpts.Rivokids says: Votes are streaming in! Make sure you Vote. Every Vote counts.Vote now! … [Read more...]
Parents Kids Choice Awards
I'm thrilled to be shortlisted for the Parents Kids Choice Awards! Those who have already voted, thank you, and please spread the word (before the 6th of May). Those who have not, please do vote! Here is how - 1) Click on this link - http://www.rivokids.com/pkca 2) Go to I want to vote for Age group: 10 to 15 years 3) Click on The Story-Catcher among Indian writers 4) Vote for anything in the other categories. 5) Enter your details (name, email and city)The picture should help you too! … [Read more...]
Thank you!
For all those who came and watched me and listened to me at Art Hop Pune, thank you!I began with almost no one in my audience. In five minutes, there were over twenty people - a large number in such a small place. And as I was doing my last piece, the place was full. I was honoured!Of course, the result of having no one to begin with was that I forgot to market myself. I forgot to tell people that I was a writer and a dancer. In the very end, I apologised and said, "By the way, I'm a writer too. And my collection, The Story-Catcher, is on sale here."Needless to say, no copies were sold.Despite that, what a charming experience it was! Art Hop Pune was a grand event! … [Read more...]
Website updated!
My website has been updated!Here's what's new -- My story Sacrifice is now on the home page as well as in 'Published Work'. It's now easy to access through my site!- For those who tried to read The Caravan of the Cultures of the World, the link to the story has been fixed.- On the 'Media' page, there are two new additions + 'Awards and Recognition' now includes the TFA longlist 2014 + 'Print and Web' has the article from "Business India", Writing in their GenesIt's time to revisit varshaseshan.com … [Read more...]
Parents and Kids Choice Awards – Last Day to Nominate
For once, I'm taking on the role of marketing my work!If you like The Story-Catcher, do nominate it for the Parents and Kids Choice Awards! Because this is one award that does not depend on sales, publicity or distribution. … [Read more...]
Publicity and Me
Somehow, it seems as if I never do enough to publicize myself as an author. I sent links to my latest story, "Sacrifice" to friends and colleagues, and I put it up on Facebook and on my blog.I got responses, and a little feedback. 'I REALLY liked the story!! :) Looking forward to reading similar ones!' 'Wonderful as usual...varsha! keep it up! Enjoyed this read more than the previous one.....you are getting better and better !'And then a colleague sent me this - 'Varsha!!! This is so catching and interesting …I was so engrossed in it. It’s a superb work. You seriously have a beautiful gift. All the best for the future' When she met me, she said, "If ever you write a novel, or a book, or anything, tell me, and I'll buy it." "Erm... I have written a collection of stories for children, actually." "Oh, why don't you tell people about it, then?"And that's when I realised that … [Read more...]