Written Words

A writer’s Cradle

My immediate elder brother Jayaraj was my inspiration for writing short stories. Jayaraj used to write detective stories and suspense thrillers. We had a handwritten 'monthly' magazine, where we wrote our first short stories. This magazine was circulated amongst our friends at the Tea Estate. Interestingly, our magazine was read by children and adults alike. We had tremendous following.

As we grew up, my brother discontinued this passion on joining Merchant Navy. I moved to Calcutta. Bengal has a rich heritage in literature, and I soon found myself spending my evenings and holidays discussing novels, short stories and poetry at a small literary circle. They would criticise my writings, debated on my view points, suggest modifications in my stories or simply turn into waste paper basket. My confidence grew.


Literary Pursuit

Though not a prolific writer, many of my short stories / articles have appeared in various leading English Magazines / Newspapers in India. First published in Shanker's Weekly in 1973. Unfortunately, this magazine ceased publication during the Emergency period. A collection of my short stories was brought out under the title "The Curse And Other Tales" by McGraw Publishing Inc., Texas, USA.

One of my stories, “Bridging The Rainbow”, can be read in The Writersnet Anthology of Prose (Fiction) edited by Gary D Kassler, published by Writers Club Press (October 2002). This book is a collection of the best of the material submitted by writers across four continents, both published and unpublished.

Read some of my Short Stories 

Swan Song
Daughter
The Curse
A Small Lesson
Bridging The Rainbow
Perfect Match
The Letters
A Bend In the Parallel Lines
The Visitor
The Invitation
Before My Death
The Lineage
Reflections
Spectacled Game
Where Fools Stumble
The Company I Keep
The Nightmare, etc. ,etc.