Had to read and review a Grisham novel in 24 hours…phew! Reading under pressure isn’t exactly the best way to devour a book, but a novel experience nevertheless.
Had a funny experience today. An artist called in to invite my organisation to visit her painting exhibition. She was rather snooty, from Delhi and all.
Apparently, she was wants to “immortalise” a popular Bollywood icon, by capturing him on canvas. She has 18 paintings inspired by him.
When I enquired initially if she was an artist, she said, ” Yes, and a former Miss. India”.
That’s funny!
It’s like calling someone for a writing job and then also saying that you won a (very commercial) Sony Superstar contest!
After that, she said, ” I was asked to call you by so-and-so. Can you tell me how you are going to cover my exhibition?”.
And I’m thinking, honey, maybe I don’t want to cover your little publicity stunt at all! Anyways, passed on the details of yet another wannabe to the right people.
Anyways, mum is urging me to write on issues that really matter like ragging. Maybe I will take heed of her suggestions and actually do something based on it.
The power of the mouse must be put to some altruistic use.
I second your Mom’s opinion. Fad diets can wait. There are more hungry issues at stake that need attention. Get cracking ! You’ve been doing a marvellous job. Most importantly, your writing is direct conversations with the reader, so you are headed in the right direction.
All you need: Stories that matter and can make a difference ! And best of all, you have the editorial freedom.
hey where do u work and what exactly do u do…coz i m a little confused here…..do u freelance???