#2024 – Page 2 – soniasmusings

The first copy of my second novel – Diary, Deceit, and Death (A Raya Ray adventure)

Receiving the first copy

There couldn’t have been a better month than August (Ma’s birthday month) to announce the second book in the Detective Raya Ray series – Diary, Deceit, and Death. I received the first copy last evening from my publisher Vishwakarma Publications for proofing. The amazing cover is by The Book Baker, also my literary agent.

This is a thriller of greed, betrayal and masked identities of 2 families spanning 3 generations in 4 cities over 5 decades. Will Raya be able to race against time to deliver justice?

Well, that’s for you to find out once the book is released in the coming weeks. It would be available on Amazon, Flipkart, and in all major bookstores across the country.

Now time for me to get back to give the finishing touch to this fast-paced Detective thriller.

Stay tuned for more updates.

A random Saturday evening for myself

An evening of calmness and peace

After some hectic months of working on the book in the pre-publication stage and the kid’s first semester exams, I finally had an evening for myself. Here’s a picture of the absolute sukoon(peace) I felt while reading a thriller, savoring home-made snacks and drinking tea last evening.

Comfort items (the bookmark is made by the kid)

I hope you have a wonderful day full of happiness and peace.

The last proofreading session before publishing

Diving into the last proofreading session for my upcoming novel in the Detective Raya Ray series before the manuscript goes for publishing. Launch expected between May end-mid June’24. Fingers crossed. Hope things go as per plan.

Happy Holi 2024

Continuing our annual ritual of celebrating Holi with colours near sand and sea.

A quick getaway to celebrate the festival of colours with the kid while enjoying the sun and sea.

Washed away the colours in the sea

His favourite playmate

Scenes at home with the beginning of IPL 2024

Now that IPL 2024 began today, here are a couple of pictures that gives an idea about why I should start practicing meditation seriously.

Pic 1 – the eternal dilemma of a kid when his favorites Virat and Dhoni play against each other. Who do I support – he wonders!

Pic 2 – the boy refuses to sit just in case he’s needed in the field.

Pic 3 – the indomitable child picks up the bat stating what if I’m needed by CSK soon. On the verge of starting his practice at 11 while I’m at my wits end.

And that’s how I know this is just the beginning of my patience testing time.

A little time for me and the kid

The kid started his session break after his final exams got over last week. We’ve been driving through the city, exploring new places for books and food, and playing both indoor and outdoor sports like cricket.

It’s been a hectic period for both of us. I was dealing with my writing as well as helping him prepare for his exams, while he was focusing on his studies.