Aug 30, 2026
A few weeks back I decided to try an experiment on social media. On a whim I paid for an Instagram ‘influencer’ from India (with 1 million followers, many of whom are into children’s books) to promote my sophomore children’s bedtime story book,...
Jun 7, 2026
It’s without a shadow of a doubt hard to become a writer. There are no shortcuts or easy gimmes. Success requires mastery of the writing craft, dogged perseverance against the odds and a dash of good luck for good measure. There are rarely overnight sensations...
Jan 4, 2026
As 2026 ushers in, I once again find myself at the expectant threshold of a new year of writing. 365 days to hone my craft and continue my arduous journey towards becoming a full-time author. As innumerable as the days seems as I write this in January, I’m...
Dec 21, 2025
Sometimes I must admit I don’t have a clue what to write about in this blog. I draw a complete blank and find myself grasping at straws. Yet, more often that not I manage to stumble on a topic related to something I’ve experienced fairly recently that has...
Oct 28, 2025
I recently (re)discovered a poem from Rudyard Kipling, that made a huge impression on me the first time I heard it a few years ago. In the intervening time it slipped into the crevices of my mind, until I stumbled upon it by accident on Instagram. The poem is called...
Kiran Dellimore
