Google has celebrated his birthday today with a doodle and we will be doing the same here at e-Books India. Had he still been alive, R.K. Narayan would have been 108 years old today. Renowned for his stories set in the fictional town of Malgudi in South India, and also as a leading Indian writer in the English language, here are some quotes from the master that is R.K. Narayan … [Read more...] about A Tribute to R.K. Narayan
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5 Tips to Improve Your Grammar and Punctuation
“Ill-fitting grammars are like ill-fitting shoes. You can get used to it for a bit, but then one day your toes fall off and you can't walk to the bathroom,” says Jasper Fforde, the British author of Thursday Next novels. Whether it is a letter, an e-mail or a cover letter, using correct grammar and punctuation will ensure that your message is delivered clearly and effectively … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Improve Your Grammar and Punctuation
Novelicious Chats To…Jodi Taylor
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.We’re chatting to Jodi Taylor today, author of, The Nothing Girl. Referred to this way because of her severe stutter and chronically low self-confidence, Jenny Dove is only just prevented from ending it all by the sudden appearance … [Read more...] about Novelicious Chats To…Jodi Taylor
Review – One Kick by Chelsea Cain
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Reviewed by Susan Lobban Beth is playing Scrabble with her father one night, when suddenly she must hide just like the drills she has been practising. However when the strangers find her and ask “what is your name, your real … [Read more...] about Review – One Kick by Chelsea Cain
My Book Deal Moment by Christine King
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Christine King, winner of the 2013 Piatkus Entice Writing Competition is telling us about her book deal moment. The winning novel, The Blade and the Dove is out now. On Friday 27 September 2013 I received a telephone … [Read more...] about My Book Deal Moment by Christine King