Good News Comes in Threes

That's how the saying goes. Today I feel it definitely comes in twos.


The US was making noises that sounded distinctly like war drums to me. Obama seemed to be doing a Bush. I had nightmarish, heart sinking feelings of déjà vu. I was worried, felt helpless, scared and angry. I felt sure the Brits were all set to do the US's bidding.

But, "British MPs have voted AGAINST military intervention in Syria", screamed the headlines. Thank goodness. I can't help feeling relieved.

Good on you Brits. I'm so glad you've decided to await the UN report on who used those chemical weapons before deciding on further action. I feel your moral authority, which had suffered tremendously during the past few years has managed to gain back some lost ground.

As for the second piece of good news, it is personal. With over a hundred people asking to review ten copies of "Never Mind Yaar" at Goodreads, I've made more available at Blogadda. So HURRY! Claim your copy now.

Another Review From India

"Overall, a lovely book that will flood your brain with fond memories of college , friends and first love." says reviewer, Bhargavi, of Hyphenatedsemicolons, about Never Mind Yaar. 

"The book not only makes you nostalgic,but also makes you think and want to make a difference."

The link to her review - 

http://hyphenatedsemicolons.bl​ogspot.com/2011/08/never-mind-​yaar-by-kmathur.html

Thank you Bhargavi.

Hopefully, the book will be available in India soon. For Excerpts and a reading from the story, please go to the "About The Book" section. http://nevermindyaar.blogspot.com/p/about-book.html




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Review of "Never Mind Yaar"

I had to share this. I've just received a review for my book "Never Mind Yaar". I cannot begin to express my feelings after reading the review.

The verdict - An Absolute Must Read

Click on the image to enlarge.

My first review and a good one at that. Phew! What a relief. Please accept apologies for my outpourings of emotion. I can hardly take it in. My heart is definitely on some elevated plane and refusing to be pinned down.

The reviewer: Rita's Book Reviews.

Click on the image to enlarge and read the review. Fortunately I saved the review as an image. Unfortunately the blog doesn't exist on Blogger anymore.

I might get a mixed bag of reviews - people are different. But the first one somehow is important. I guess I will truly feel I've arrived after an Indian - hopefully a Mumbaikar reviews my book. After all the story IS about Mumbai. Am still searching and don't quite know how to find someone. Whether the review is good or bad, I promise to let you know when I do.(September 2010)