Be updated or be left out!

Keeping blog or blogs up-to-date is not only necessary, but mandatory, because anybody visiting the blog, would always like to have updated information about its author’s progress, instead of closing the page; just because it contains posts, which are couple months older.

I haven’t added anything new in the above paragraph, though, but in the virtual world its quite common; if you are not updated, very soon you will be out-dated.

I do not know if I have the right to say this; because its over 25 days, I added a new post to my blog. Those who have visited and regulary visit this page may have got or might get irate on reaching the same old page. My extended apologies to everyone.

After my last post on the first of this month, I got dead busy in getting my poetry book “Wings of Freedom” published here in India using a POD publishing website - Pothi.com, which is owned and managed by Mudranik Technologies Pvt. Ltd - a Bangalore based start-up in 2008. This poetry book was initially published in Canada through great friend Brian Wrixon and Blurb Inc. US. I got it published here too, so that family and friends residing in India can buy it in INR. It was this time, I realized how difficult self-publishing is. Especially, the cover art. All efforts paid off, the book’s been published and available by clicking these links http://pothi.com/pothi/book/aniruddha-sastikar-wings-freedom and http://www.blurb.com/b/4192156-wings-of-freedom.

If one wishes to become a good writer he/she has to read first; and thats what I got myself busy with. Within this 20-25 days, I managed to read “A Favorite Son” a wonderful book written by inspiring friend +Uvi Poznansky. 

I am in awe with her skill with words, brush, and chisel and hammer. Those looking to read strong family ties, I highly recommend “A Favorite Son” which is a modern day presentation of Biblical tale of of Jacob and Esau, their mother Rebecca, and Isaac, son of Abraham. Check out “A Favorite Son” through this link http://www.amazon.com/A-Favorite-Son-Uvi-Poznansky/dp/0984993258.

Coming back to blog updating, I noticed and read regular updates from lovely and close friends +Uvi Poznansky, +Cain Latrani, +Storm DeVille, and +Carla Sarett, which inspired me to get serious with my blog, if I wished to stay in the league.  

While I work on my next poetry book, I’ve made it a point to keep my blog updated, even if the post is just about 50 words.

I sincerely hope to keep my word.

Also hope you will like reading “Wings of Freedom” and “A Favorite Son”.

Wishing you all a happy weekend.

POD in India

After putting-in days together researching, I finally found a POD (Print-On-Demand) publisher in India. The site Pothi.com is owned and managed by Mudranik Technologies Pvt. Ltd - a Bangalore based start-up in 2008. The company's got positive reviews from third party analyzers, independent bloggers, & partner websites.

I am glad to release my first love story "Love Connection" using services of Pothi.com, which can be reached by clicking the following link...
http://pothi.com/pothi/book/aniruddha-sastikar-love-connection

This certainly doesn't mean I wouldn't use Amazon henceforth, of course I will, but to reach out my dear friends and family members residing in India, I would use Pothi.com

Thank You for checking this out in advance. I hope you'll love the offering.

Artist Next Door

Attached is a satirical piece (of course, which doesn't depict me) for those who literally do not bother for artists - standing, sitting, living, or dying just beside them. I wonder why famous artists the world over are propagated, whilst ignoring amateur or budding artists all the way through, whom they know personally.

I do know as most of us are - All those greats too, started small, but they were appreciated and encouraged by their friends, relatives, and investors to make it big one day.

Even I love those inspiring greats, but first I would love to encourage and appreciate artists whom I know personally and meet on the path of my life, instead of blatantly ignoring their works.

What do these artists need – just a word of praise to encourage their art or maybe constructive criticism to enhance their creativity?

I did die doing this.

Am aware, this sounds harsh, but think this happens day in day out.

My sincere apologies to all for hurting attachments.

I really am indebted to everyone who have read, appreciated, and shared my work/s on SCRIBD, facebook, twitter, Amazon and assisted me, get published.

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