Book Review :: 'We Women Wonder' by Inderpreet Uppal

Blurb
"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
'We Women Wonder' brings focus on the myriad struggles, dreams, circumstances women face in their life. The various situations and emotions have been beautifully articulated by the author, which I am sure will resonate with most of the women.

Alphabetically arranged, every chapter addresses a subject which makes one think and introspect. Each topic makes one question the circumstances, issues and the solution that we, women, have taken to make life better for ourselves and those around us. Without being judgmental, the author has expressed her views which are quite relatable and apt for the times we live in. The chapters end with a thoughtful quote adding to the charm of each topic.

Since the author has taken the experiences from her own life, I couldn’t help but smile when a few resonated with the incidents of my life. The best takeaway was the advice to keep yourself healthy and active. It is very important not to lose one’s own personality in the daily humdrum and responsibilities of work and home.

Ms Uppal has covered stages of a woman’s life and the related dreams and desires in a comprehensive and realistic way making the collection not only interesting but thought-provoking too. Kudos!

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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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O - Outlining Your Story: Authors' Tips A to Z of Writing

Dear readers and writers,

I have been guilty of not writing on this forum for a very long time. So was determined to write on this round's alphabet 'O' under Authors' Tips A to Z of Writing series.

In this series of 'Authors' Tips - A to Z of Writing', where eight of us – Devika Fernando, Preethi Venugopala, Paromita Goswami, Adite Banerjie, Reet Singh, Sudesna Ghosh, Saiswaroopa Iyer and I – post on various writing-related topics with the topic corresponding to the Alphabet of the Week. Complete list is at the end of this post.

On to the alphabet O...

Nothing could be better than writing on the topic 'Outlining a story', because with each of my novels I have learnt something new about the outlining process. I for one believe in outlining prior to the writing phase. The depth of the outline depends on genre and length of the story that I write. So let's delve straight into the subject.

Any writer who says that he/she doesn’t outline their story is either lying or not aware of their thought process or are intuitive outliners.

Everyone has an outline. 

Even if they have it in their mind, it is there. How well defined, structured and detailed it is, is a different matter altogether.

Authors who start writing with an idea in their mind call themselves pansters. But don’t let them fool you into thinking that they haven’t done their homework. In all probability, they will have a compelling idea, strong characters, and setting before they begin putting words on the paper. This cult of people have a remarkable memory, and high retention power, that shows in the final version of their story. 

So let’s not cut corners and learn a bit about outlining a story.

Broadly, there are three elements which need to be explored and researched right at the beginning. These are; idea/ plot, characters, and setting. Let’s look at them in detail.

Idea/Plot - This is the backbone of a story. The seed of the tree which you are going to sow, water and grow. The initial idea could be unique or an already written trope. It’s the treatment that you give to it matters in the long run. The plot should keep the readers hooked throughout the journey of your characters.  

How? Let's see.

The story should open in the middle of action, or a para which intrigues the reader either about the character(s) or the plot. This is the first hook for the readers which gets them invested in the characters and their conflicts.

The next bang should come in between which takes the plot forward. There can be two or more mini-climactic scenes depending on the length of the novel/ story.

For complete reader satisfaction, the story should end in a life-changing climactic event, from which either the protagonist comes out unscathed or loses something dear; this depends on whether you want to end the story in a positive or negative note.

By the end of this step of outlining, the writer should have a clear idea about protagonist, situation, conflicts/ disaster, the opponents, and the closure.

Characters - In order to come up with rich and realistic characters one has to write complete biography for each one of them, along with their backstory. The proven technique to achieve this is to interview the characters. The key thing is to focus not only on the main protagonist but also on the antagonist. A smart and deadly the villain brings out the true potential of the hero.

Setting - Think of a setting which suits the story and your characters. This depends on the genre and time/ era of your plot. Explore the setting in terms of locales, weather, environment, language, and customs. Each of these elements, if used effectively, will paint a rich tapestry in the mind of your readers thereby giving them complete satisfaction/entertainment.

Having said all of the above, don’t think outlining traps your idea in a boundary or curbs creativity. It’s your framework which can be erased and redefined depending on how the characters and conflicts shape up during the writing process. Do not hesitate to change or revise in the interest of a compelling product.

So folks, plot your outline using all the elements and dazzle the readers. 

All the very best!

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Cover Reveal :: 'The Indian Prince's Scandalous Bride' by Devika Fernando

From the author's desk:

Ever since I started writing royal romances, I wanted to set one of the stories in India. Now I’ve made this dream come true. “The Indian Prince’s Scandalous Bride” is the 4th book in the Romancing the Royals series, and I can’t wait to share it with you all. Here’s the cover and blurb. The book is due for release next month.

BLURB

Wedding planner Ashley Davies has left England behind to organize a royal wedding in India. She’s expected a cultural shock and lots of unforgettable memories – but never in a million years would she have thought she’d fall in love. When the mysterious and irresistible Vivaan turns out to be none other than an Indian prince, it’s time for her to make a decision: risk everything for the sake of what feels like so much more than a holiday fling, or resist their forbidden attraction and save her job as well as her heart?

Prince Vivaan of Yogeshpur certainly doesn’t want to get involved in the organization of his brother’s grand wedding, but then a free-spirited and smart redhead from England captures his interest. Suddenly he finds himself eager to get to know a woman who would never receive his mother’s royal seal of approval. Should he give in to his feelings or stay away from the ‘scandalous’ wedding planner?

THE SERIES

Have you read the other books in the series yet? The first three novels are each set in a fictitious kingdom as well as in a real country such as Maldives and Germany. They are sweet contemporary romances and can be read as stand-alones with happy endings. Click on the links to find out more. Book 1 is a free download in most countries!

The Prince’s Special Bride | The Prince’s Stubborn Bride | The Prince’s Surprise Bride