the creative life
growing by subtracting
personal growth by shedding old habits that no longer serve me
the creative life
When did getting to the end become more important than relishing the process?
books you may love
An assortment of free fantasy and sci-fi books based on the theme of moral dilemmas.
remnants of a past life
In the pursuit of the extraordinary, we forget that the ordinary and the mundane we're trying to run away from are truly the most priceless things.
Three years of writing and indie publishing, and I can say that this third year has been vastly different than the first two in many ways but also very similar in many other ways!
What does it really mean to be human in this era of life hacks?
... what I had been seeking in that non-stop flow of images and videos and boxes of text on the screen was a salve for my loneliness.
The Piano Man is no Pied Piper for he makes no demands, but he too seeks something no mortal can give him.
Have you ever wondered how the months came to have a rather unequal distribution of days?
In the beginning, there was a dream. Then came the dreamer. And when they met, 'Tales for Dreamers' came into being.
Hello! I'm Anitha Krishnan, speculative fiction author and award-winning poet, navigating the exhilarating ups and enervating downs of the creative life. Sign up for updates on new book releases alongside heartfelt musings on writing, reading and living the creative life. Arrives in your inbox on the last Sunday of the month.
A new fantasy short story is out! About humans and Gods. About death and life.
What does your inner voice tell you about your art and life when you shut out the clamour of other people's opinions?
A new book! Plus musings on listening to our inner voice and sticking to our decisions despite the noise of the world outside.
A thriller, a mystery, and a heart-warming story of immigration and family secrets
The ghosts are leaving. But when they're gone, who will haunt you?
Coping with self-doubt when we make unconventional life choices
Redefining what a successful outcome is for me.
One month into a new year, and remembering that the journey is the destination ... there's no other place to be other than here and now.
I usually have a Books You May Love section in my monthly newsletter. Since this month's section is enormous, it merits its own post! Happy reading!
purging stuff and emotions ... after hoarding them for more than decade ...
Purging the past, one item at a time
Reflecting on my past attitude towards household chores and the radical shift in perspective I was lucky enough to experience