by Ranjani Rao | Mar 1, 2021 | In words
When I received a Masterclass subscription as a gift, I naturally gravitated towards the classes offered by well-known writers like David Sedaris, Neil Gaiman, Margaret Atwood and Joyce Carol Oates. They all had their unique personalities and useful insights. Like a... by Ranjani Rao | Jan 11, 2021 | In books
The Magic of Ordinary By Melissa Gouty A sweet story of growing up with siblings in a loving home where the father provides magic that turns ordinary events into extraordinary adventures. As a memoir writer and reader, in recent times, I have been disappointed with... by Ranjani Rao | Oct 4, 2020 | In books
Hourglass: Time, Memory, Marriage By Dani Shapiro At the time of writing this memoir, Dani Shapiro had already written three prior memoirs. At the time of reading this memoir by Shapiro, I had read her latest one, Inheritance – A memoir of genealogy, paternity... by Ranjani Rao | Aug 5, 2020 | In words
As we cautiously emerged into the post-circuit-breaker phase of life with Covid, husband rushed to the gym and daughters planned outings with four of their closest friends. I went for a long-pending haircut and a much-needed massage, hoping these activities would help... by Ranjani Rao | May 10, 2020 | In words
Sharing the very first essay that I felt brave enough to send out for publication. It appeared in the San Jose Mercury News in California in September 2002. The baby referred to in this essay is now getting ready to fly the nest. Perhaps it’s time for an...
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