September 23, 2016

Akam meaning inside, is a Malayalam magazine based in Kerala, India. For their September 2016 issue I was graced a long interview written by P Surendran Puthiyakalathil, a writer, columnist, art critic and a philanthropist. The interview was based on my two poetry books ‘Mists of Sense Require Fierce Poesy’ and ‘Mahaba Prints in My…

August 10, 2016

(…) The writing life can be divided into three main orders: (a) the writing knight, who opens the way for aspiring writers (b) the writing templar, who pledges to serve others with written words without fame and success (c) the writing garter, who is prominent and famously celebrated. There is nothing wrong with any of…

July 19, 2016

A poem is playing with many words which gives many giggles after a happy day or not so happy day. ~ Gloria D. Gonsalves Goal 4 of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is Quality Education. Poetry can contribute to relevant skills of reading and writing. Poetry can teach children in a way that prose can’t. A…

June 30, 2016

Our Pact by Gloria D. Gonsalves June 30, 2016 | By When Women Waken               In the name of our ancestors, ourselves and future generations I will meet you half way. Your aggression will be erased from my heart and mind to free our souls and spirits. Take, this…

May 18, 2016

If you love to write but dislikes promoting, then Independent Author Network (IAN) is your solution. Promotion of books divert me from writing. Hence I regard this activity with aversion. Additionally, there are many sources seeking to benefit financially from self-published authors. Since its inception in December 2010, IAN has become an important resource for…

May 7, 2016

Dear mother, you are the reason for life. Dear mother-to-be, you are the reason for hope. Dear miscarriage mother, you are the reason for strength. Dear adoptive mother, you are the reason for acceptance. Dear childless mother, you are the reason for humility. Dear all mothers and non-mothers, you are the reason for love. ©…

April 24, 2016

In our daily life, sometimes it is the smell, taste or sound that makes one reminisce about home. As for me, the song “Yolele” by Congolese musician Papa Wemba brings back a lot of fond memories. Strolling by a local street and hear different shops compete volumes on the song, allowing a flirt because you…