Resmi Jaimon : Freelance Writer, Kochi - Kerala, Mumbai

Long due; it's over two weeks since I posted Dipen Ambalia's LOSER: Life of a software engineer's review. "The hilarious journey of IT industry begins here… To know the life in IT, Dipen probably felt the need to educate the history of software world! Hence, the book starts with the theory of connection between outsourcing and Chirstopher Columbus, which is deeply hilarious. Dipen Ambalia takes a humorous ride through those who work in the IT field while giving comparisons with the non-IT’s or with arranged marriages in India or something else." Read more:  http://bookandauthors.wordpress.com/2012/03/30/book-review-loser-life-of-a-software-engineer-by-dipen-ambalia/   If you have read the book, I would like to hear your review! If you haven't, buy now : LOSER: Life of a Software Engineer .

The book review of 'The Cavansite Conspiracy' is already up in my book and author blog ( http://bookdandauthors.wordpress.com/ ). Title: The Cavansite Conspiracy Author: Manjiri Prabhu Pages: 261 Price: Rs. 195 Publisher: Rupa Publications Excerpt from my review: Being fond of making guesses each time I read a thriller, I made guesses here too, but except two characters, I couldn’t find the ‘real faces’ until I read the whole story.  There were several surprising twists in the novel and the end was very unpredictable. The story, narrated in simple language and with a good flow, keeps the reader guessing until the end of the story. The romance too didn’t have unnecessary ‘masalas’. The romance in between the suspense kept the story exciting. The fast-paced story takes place within 48 hours and yet, Manjiri has done justice to the storyline and the characters. A very well-written story, ‘The Cavansite Conspiracy’ will remain in my bookshelf forever and will...

The first book review, I wrote for Femina.in was published this evening. I have reviewed Preeti Shenoy's novel, "Life is what you make it it.' Review is published at  http://buzz.femina.in/books/life-is-what-you-make-it . PS: I'm currently reading another novel, and the novel's review will also appear in Femina.in.

Visit back soon to read review of Raksha Bharadia's novel, "All and Nothing."

Conducting a successful event is vital for any business or any individual party. If you are an event planner, good planning will ultimately lead to the growth of your business. Shannon Kilenny's book 'The Complete Guide to Successful Event,' is written in simple and easy to understand language and you can learn the tricks of the trade, of planning and conducting a successful event, reading the book.   Since most of the tips come from Shannon's experiences at work and those of her colleague's, you can expect expert opinion on how to plan, manage and increase the success of hosting events. This book is suitable for anyone who wants to host an event on his/her own or is looking for an event-planning career. The book begins with deciding on the kind of people who would participate in your event, the importance of choosing the right event site, charting expenses, planning the event in a green environment, selecting the speakers, to arranging food and sending thank you ...

Reading "The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning (by Shannon Kilkenny)." Book Review will be posted next week.  I finished reading Parul A Mittal's "Heartdreams and Breaks," sometime in July. If interested in her interview or book review, send me a mail.  Visit my blog next week, to read both book reviews. PS: Want me to review your book? Send me a brief via mail for further discussion.

I am looking to hear from editors or leads from co-writers about the magazines / newspapers / websites, which has a section for book reviews (right now, reviewing a book on parenting) and accept freelance book review submissions / queries.

Interview with Raksha Bharadia, the editor of the Chicken Soup for the Indian Soul was published in Rediff on June 18, 2008 Read the the interview titled "'Whatever you write about, be honest'" at http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2008/jun/18raksha.htm An exclusive extract from the book went online on June 16, 2008 at http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2008/jun/16soul.htm