Resmi Jaimon : Freelance Writer, Kochi - Kerala, Mumbai

I have a new blog - http://indian-chronicle.blogspot.com . The blog is titled "Living and Travelling in India." Log on to read how-to's, features, anthologies etc. The blog will cover features and news related to India - lifestyle, travel, food, spirituality, business, career, personal essays, and so on. The latest post is link to an interesting story - " Parnasala, coming up at Santhigiri Ashram, Thiruvananthapuram ," - news that was published in The New Indian Express and Malayala Manorama. Check out both the links for a complete picture.

I am currently seeking ghostwriting opportunities for websites, portals, newsletters, blogs, corporates, ebooks or any other! I have experience writing for Indian, U.S and U.K publications. My areas of interest includes - travel, technology, real estate, interiors, lifestyle, business, career and food. You can view my brief profile and recommendations at http://www.linkedin.com/in/resmijaimon . I can forward you some of my best writing samples on request. Links to some of my stories are online in this blog too.

I am available to blog for you - for topics ranging from lifestyle, travel, Indian real estate, food, business and technology. Contact me via email - resmi (dot) writer (at) gmail (dot) com, for further information.

Travelling is a passion I tightly hold on since my childhood and wish to, in the years to come. As a kid, I travelled with my parents and brother and post-marriage, I go on a holiday with my husband and often my parents or brother also accompanies us in the trip. In the recent years, I have had the opportunity to visit “offbeat places” in leading tourist destinations – and most of these have been in Nilgiris (Ooty and around); Goa; Kodaikanal and Munnar. I have spent over 50 days in Kodaikanal (since 1996), over 20 days in Munnar (since 1997) and around 20 days in Ooty (since 1991). Occasionally, I also take solo trips to local places in Kochi. During such tours, I have come across interesting people and stories. I dig out stories common men generally avoid or overlook. I am looking for selling some of these interesting travelogues and also features on destinations. I also have photos to accompany most of my trips. Editors interested in discussing travelogues or destination features, d...

Finally, after 4+ years of marriage, I have changed my name officially. My surname will now be my husband’s name, instead of my father’s. Henceforth, I will be known as “Resmi Jaimon” officially (so far, it's officially, Resmi Shaji!). The notification was published in gazette early this month.

"A home away from home," an article on homestays was published in Rediff today (March 25, 2009). The story is online at http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2009/mar/25travel-home-away-from-home.htm

The story "Ace venture," interview with Sreelakshmi Suresh, a 11-year old girl was published in today's The Hindu - Young World. Read the interview online at http://www.hindu.com/yw/2009/02/24/stories/2009022450280400.htm .

I have three stories in Live IT's February 2009 edition. It is my first cover story for Live IT, since the magazine was launched in October 2008 and my first article appeared in November 2008. The articles which have appeared in Live IT's current edition (February 2009) are: 1. The Interactive Interface (cover story) 2. The ABC of Conception to Parenting 3. Bringing Video Entertainment Online (Interview with Sunil R Nair, CEO and co-founder of Nautanki.tv)

The start up feature of Innoz Technologies is in print as well as online in EFY's Information Technology (i.t). The article is online at http://itmagz.com/index.php/component/content/article/742.html?ed=27

I have two articles in Live IT (January 2009). One is a story on 'Futuristic Kitchen' and the other, 'Learning Craft the eway.'

Let my announcement for the first story published in 2009 be about the one titled "Old Meets New" in Jetwings (January 2009). Jetwings is the in-flight magazine of Jetairways. So, you are flying in Jetwings, you have a chance to read my article (page 178 - 180)! The story concentrates on what's a Nalukettu and Ettukettu (the traditional designs of Kerala architecture) and its modern forms, which is widely popular, especially with the higher-income segment.

January 13th, is a day I can never forget, as it's the day when my first article "The Neo Homework" was published as the lead story in The Hindu's Metro Plus (Thiruvananthapuram). So, today I complete six years of freelance writing career. My first published story can be read online at http://www.thehindujobs.com/thehindu/mp/2003/01/13/stories/2003011301520100.htm .

A week more to go, but less chance of seeing more stories in print or online, except for may be two. This could be the best time to take stock. In 2008, I was published in 11 new publications - in India and abroad and 51 stories were published (most of them in print though some of them have online versions too). Apart from those published this year, I have written 18 more articles, submitted to different magazines in India. The topics include travel, technology and lifestyle. Additional two articles along with a series of photos were submitted for a coffee table book, scheduled to be published in March 2009. Another three articles were not published this year , of which one was an exclusive interview with a business family (it's supposed to have given me a good exposure, if published.. for a magazine I haven't worked earlier); trade article for a U.S magazine (all of a sudden the editorial team changed and they had new ideas!) and a real estate article for a U.S magazine (the e...

"Tempting apples," talks about the place 'Kanthalloor' in Munnar. It's published in the Weekend section of Discover India (December 2008).

An article titled "Home search on the web" is published in Live IT (December 2008).

The article " CAREER CHANGE: is this a good time? " was published on December 2, 2008 in indiwo.

Rejuvenate yourself: Bust stress with Ayurveda was published on November 18, 2008 in the health section of ibnlive.in.

Taroby - An Email dashboard for enterprises was published in October 2008, i.t (Information technology) magazine. It's a start up story.

The articles published in BenefIT during 2008 are as follows: Travelling Bitten by the IT Bug (Apri 2008, BenefIT) 6 Tips on How to Choose the right broadband connection for your business (Sept 2008, BenefIT) Explore the Web World of Communication (June 2008, BenefIT) Taroby - An Email dashboard (October 2008, BenefIT) Track and Secure Your Laptop (October 2008, BenefIT)

A story from the viewpoint of children about Volvo Ocean Race, titled " Sea spray in your hair " was published in The Hindu's Young World (Kochi edition) dated December 23, 2008.