Thriller – soniasmusings

Featured in The Statesman newspaper for being a part of the Kolkata Crime Writers Festival

The Statesman was the first English newspaper I read, or rather I was advised to read for a better command over English. To see my name and picture in the same paper for being a part of the Kolkata Crime Writers Festival at Storyteller Bookstore feels surreal. It’s equally wonderful to see both my books, ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ and ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’ featured prominently in the article.

Baba was so excited that he immediately went out to grab a physical copy of the newspaper. I only wish Ma was still around to share this joy.

Heartfelt gratitude to my literary agent Suhail and The Book Bakers for being a part of my journey as an author. I’m grateful to my publishers – Arup Bose from Srishti Publishers & Distributors and Vishal Soni from Vishwakarma Publications for their continued support in all my bookish endeavours.

Thank you Amrita Di and Mayura for having me.

Link to the e- paper:
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/m5/4010473/Delhi-The-Statesman/18-05-2025#page/12/1

Request for ratings/reviews of my books on Amazon and a major announcement

A gratitude post for:

My literary agent- The Book Bakers,
The publisher ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’ – Vishwakarma Publications,
The publisher of ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ – Srishti Publishers & Distributors
&
All my readers who chose and read my book(s).

I only have one more request for you. If you’ve read one or both my books, please leave a rating/review on Amazon on the below links –

Diary, Deceit and Death:

The Sanyasi who became a King –

https://srishti.pub/sanyasi

It’s going to help me improve my craft as an author.

And now a happy announcement to end the post. I’ve started working on the next book and it’s going to be a fresh detective thriller, although there’s going to be a major twist. Stay tuned to know more.

Kolkata Crime Writers Festival on the 29th of March

Kolkata is having its first crime writers festival on the 29th of March at the Storyteller Bookstore, Picnic Garden from 2 to 7 p.m. I’ll be a part of the panel discussion on the topic “In Agatha Christie’s footsteps” from 4:45 p.m.

Heartfelt gratitude to my publishers Vishal Soni Sir of Vishwakarma Publications and Arup Bose of Srishti Publishers & Distributors.

Join us for some enthralling sessions on crime writing. See you on the 29th.

Last day of vote appeal for Diary, Deceit and Death in the Best Fiction category of PVLF Awards

Here’s one last appeal to vote for my detective thriller ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’ in the Best Fiction category of the PVLF Author Excellence Awards.

Today, Jan 17th is the last day when the voting lines will stay active. It’s an earnest request to all my readers, friends and acquaintances in my network to please vote for this detective thriller to make it a winner.

Steps to vote –

Click on the link below, scroll down to Book no. 4 ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’ and click on the Vote button. A pop up window will appear where you need to enter your name and Mobile number/email ID. Type the OTP received on the same number/ID and click on Verify. You can see the red colour Vote button turn into the Green coloured Voted button.

About the book –

‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’ is a thriller about greed, betrayal, and masked identities of two families spanning three generations in four cities over five decades. The attached video where I read out the prologue should give you a better idea of this detective thriller.

Link to vote –

https://www.frontlist.in/pvlf2025/author-excellence-awards/best-fiction/books/63

A small reminder about the Book Discussion, Book Signing and Author Meet and Greet happening in Kolkata on Jan 5th 2025

‘Readwithus’ Book Club in association with Kolkata Bookworms is hosting a Bonfire and Books event tomorrow (Jan 5th) at the Storyteller Bookstore, Picnic Garden from 3:30 p.m.

If you are in Kolkata, please join us for an Author Discussion Session on my book ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’. I’ll also be signing copies of the book after the session.

Looking forward to meeting you for a fun and intriguing discussion

My first Author Meet and Greet session along with Book Signing

My first author meet and greet session along with book signing will be conducted by Kolkata Bookworms at the Storyteller Bookstore, Picnic Garden on Jan 5th, 2025.

If you are in Kolkata, join us for an engaging discussion on Diary, Deceit and Death.

RSPV Kolkata Bookworms or Khushi Rungta on Instagram to confirm.

Diary, Deceit and Death travels the country with its author

2024 is the year when I visited Purulia, Ayodhya Hills, Lucknow, Agra, Vizag, and Gopalpur in the last 3 months.

Since Diary, Deceit and Death released in September 2024, the book has travelled with me to all these places.

Here’s my father holding the book at a picturesque location chosen by my husband while my son clicked the picture. They along with my in-laws are the reason I shifted careers to pursue what I always loved doing – writing. It’s overwhelming to see them feel happy and proud of me.

For the next couple of days, there will be some major announcements – the year end surprises I have planned for my readers and friends.

Until then, if you haven’t placed an order for the book, it’s time you do it as a year end gift to yourself or your loved ones. Here’s the link –

Amazon link

Glimpses of Pune Book Festival on 21/12/24

Thank you Parna and Arijit for making the Pune Book Festival extra special for me. Not only did you give me a surprise by visiting the Vishwakarma stall on a Saturday afternoon and video calling me to show Diary, Deceit, and Death on the banner but you also ensured to get a picture of getting the book from the CEO of Vishwakarma Publications, Vishal Soni.

Priya, Arjun and Lalitha ma’am, thank you for this warm gesture. I couldn’t be there in person but your love made it enough for me .

If you are in Pune, don’t miss the Pune Book Festival at Fergusson College. Visit the Vishwakarma Stall B-28 in Hall C. Last date is 22/12/24.

For the rest, you can get it on Amazon rightaway –

Diary, Deceit, and Death at the Pune Book Festival, Fergusson College.

These pictures and videos are from the Pune Book Festival at Fergusson College.

This is the second book festival after Ahmedabad where Diary, Deceit and Death has traveled with its publisher. How I wish I could be there in person as well!

Overwhelmed with the response

To see the cover on the banner and my book on the stands makes me emotional beyond words.

To all my readers, thank you for showering so much love on this detective thriller. If you are in Pune, don’t forget to visit the Vishwakarma Stall B-28 in Hall C of Fergusson College.

On the banner

For the rest, the Amazon link to order is here –

Diary, Deceit and Death featured at the Ahmedabad International Book Festival

First times are always special. My book Diary, Deceit and Death makes its debut at the Ahmedabad International international Book Festival , as spotted by a reader.