I was delighted to be invited to join the panel of judges for the 7th Annual Short Story Challenge 2013, organized by NYC Midnight. It was an honor for me to accept. Continue reading “7th Annual Short Story Challenge 2013”
Category: About Prem Rao
Meet Prem Rao, author, book reviewer and social commentator.
We now have just a week to go before we blast off for NaNoWriMo 2012. The objective is to write a novel of 50,000 words during the calendar month of November 2012, starting from scratch. Some choose to be “rebels” and do short stories instead. I have chosen to be part of this rebel band this year.
Here’s a confession. Yes, I got to admit I am a sucker for the National Novel Writing Month, popularly called NaNoWriMo. I was initially hesitant about signing up for NaNo this year. Let me hasten to add that I have great regard for this initiative. It won’t be wrong to say that a large share for whatever little success I have enjoyed as a writer clearly goes to NaNoWriMo and all the Wrimos who I have interacted with.For the uninitiated, “Wrimos” are the folks who take part in NaNoWriMo.
You got to start somewhere, right? Let me start with a quick list of my Top Ten ( in other words my favourite ) Authors:
I am hooked to books- and writing. This space is for me to explore the world of writing, authors and books. They have given me countless hours of enjoyment. I hope they do the same to you.
I live in Bangalore, India. Writing is my passion. I have been a corporate executive, management consultant and executive coach for three and a half decades. Writing to be read is what I hope to do for the rest of my life…..
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller 