Rashma N.Kalsie

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THE MAN WHO JUMPED TO DEATHRashma N.KalsieThe Back Cover:
Synopsis Man who jumped to death is a story of modern day alienation in urban Indian society which is undergoing rapid economic-social transformation. The neighbors or bystanders absolve their souls by blaming the widow for the death.
Bua--auntRashma N.KalsieThe Back Cover:
urban alienation, loneliness, old age and death against drama of rituals that follow death. a grim, slow moving story with sardonic humour, it makes for pleasant reading.

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30/09/2011march.postings
Bublick and Moumita, I am grateful to you for your encouraging comments about 'An Unequal World'. I want to do a series of shorts in that set up- like Malgudi days. Your words may just help me complete that.
27/09/2011Bublick
Hi Rashma, thanks for your review of a little pot of Jam, you have a good point there which I will consider carefully. Glad I could be of help with " The Lost Dog".Hope you find my commments on " An Unequal world just as helpful. As you like the jam story you might like " Hopscotch on the Prom". It is more serious but I hope good all the same
23/09/2011march.postings
George and Mileyrocks, thanks for making time to read The Lost Dog.
17/09/2011march.postings
Sorry finkland I don't remember the review you are getting upset over. Personal problems- oh well do you mean personality disorder or something? No, I am fine thank you; but if you can send me the link to the review I may consider seeing a shrink. All the best to you guys and thanks for taking your time to post messages.
24/07/2011finkland
Your critique on this poor kids first attempt to write was more like a tirade. Way to go to to discourage him from trying again. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. It appears you may have a personal problem.

"go to mattius the wise works, he has tried one in this genre, read my critque there and this very guy has outdone himself in another."

The quote above from your critique seems to be a bit more than self aggrandizement.
08/05/2011Chanelle
hi babe, please read my stories thnx.
26/04/2011Jathursa Ravichandran
I like your news articals you`ve written
20/01/2011Bublick
hi Rashma, thanks for your message. I came to the same conclusion, albiet not so handsaomely or effusivly, but it's good to get a confirmatory second opinion! I have approached a publisher who has seen some of my stories so I will let you know what results, if any, occur. Been reading Malgudi Days; thank you very much for the recomendation
16/01/2011Bublick
Hi Rashma, thank you for your last message, it was very reassuring. Interesting thought about an anthology, and definately worth thinking about, but I am curious. As a writer I see certain threads interweaving through some of the stories; as a reader may I ask what patterns or threads do you see? I would be very interested to know.
13/01/2011Bublick
Hi Rashma, just to clarify part of my last message. I hope you didn't think that I regard cultural differences oe experiances as insignifiacnt. All cultures have a story to tell and I think such diffrences are both important and fascinating. As individuals and comunally we all view encounter and share various emotions and incidents, both good and bad, and it is how we repond to such challenges that fascinates me as a writer.I hope I have not caused any offence by my last meassage
11/01/2011Bublick
Hi Rashma, thanks for the message and recomendation of Malgudi days. From what I can see and read it sounds very interesting indeed; will keep you informed once I have read the book in more detail. Your comments show one thing though. Time place and circumstance do not always matter, the story is the important thing, no matter how small and insignignificant any detail may seem!
11/01/2011Bublick
oops Sorry Rashma, I see you have read the family man already and left a comment. My mistake and my apologies. Regards Bublick
11/01/2011Bublick
Hi Rashma, thanks for your comments on a question of style. I haven't read much chekov but as far as I can see he states that in oreder to go forward in life you need to find out excatly where you are so that you might begin. If so I agree with him but I'm still honoured with this linkage all the same.I do try and bring out the best in my characters, but some are not quite so loveable.Read the family man and you will see what I mean.More stories comming along soon. regards bublick
09/12/2010George Dixon
what place is there under the sun where one can shine.
Those are beautiful words. We all shine thiugh in our own rite. or Write.
It is all a matter of luck as i see it or it is just that others shine brighter than others. I was a very bright light in my youth, i could be seen for miles and had many people that wanted to know me. As i have gotten older i havve dimmed a little but i still shine although not as bright,
09/12/2010Mikky J
Ah, I see. Your articles sound like a criticism of the site itself, or of its real benefits to writers, but you are actually asking a different question.

How can we work together to be published for "real"? Good question.
09/12/2010Mattius The Wise
Thanks for the four fifths. Let me know if you want to know about any more stories.
09/12/2010Mikky J
But people here don't seem to share this concern. They aren't looking to attract agents here or to get their work published.

This site is essentially a blog-site for storytellers.
09/12/2010Mikky J
Yes, maybe.
08/12/2010Mattius The Wise
Guwiyang is one of the aboriginal words for fire. The yellow and orange creature is fire and the black dust is smoke. The eggs were coals. The creature wouldn't cross the sand because there were no combustables. The kangaroo was (if you had ordered it in a restaurant) "well done". And the egg that hatched became the first camp-fire.

Peace with'm.
08/12/2010hondogs
how do I find the discussion?
07/12/2010Bublick
Hi Rashma, bublick here, i'm on facebook now, put Chris Wilson on search and you'll see a lighthouse picture; that's me.
06/12/2010George Dixon
I woould love to take part in a discussion too. I always love your titbits anyway. Lets all meet up on the web some time and have a chat online.
05/12/2010AFRIKANA
hi Rashma,wat discussion?? would like to be part it
05/12/2010Bublick
Sorry Rashma, hit the wrong key by mistake and cut short the message. more writers sites comming soon. I am on facebook now by thw way bit I am in london and I'm not too sure of my ID. us oldies tend to be forgetful but I will keep you informed when I am at home!
05/12/2010Bublick
hi Rashma, hope u like the new stories I've put in.Re the article "how good is it anyway. very intertesting article, in a couple of weeks I might have a couple more sites others ca
06/09/2010Bublick
sorry about not replying to your messages, computer faliure and other problems have got in the way. Glad you liked popsi, your story " the man who jumped to death was very good; intense at times and very vivid, and needed a double read but well written
05/09/2010taco506
Hello Rashma; I have now published my first short story...go look for it! it's called 'The Field'..could you give a critique? x
03/09/2010taco506
not much to say really; nice work, see you around perhaps...
30/08/2010taco506
We have another thing in common Rashma, we both seem to like impressionist painters...matisse is one of my favorites,and Picasso..x
10/08/2010Bublick
Hi Rashma re. What's up popsi. Feed back not recieved as yet but I am glad you liked the story. Hope it didn't make you feel to hungry
07/08/2010George Dixon
It s not all doom and gloom. I wrote a story call the "The Stick" which does not involve gods. It is in fact my favourite.
07/08/2010George Dixon
Hey, i write about cats and railways too. I will explore Flash tho. Thanks Rashma
03/08/2010hondogs
Hey, I like writing about love and all that, but I have recently been experimenting with deeper concepts. Thanks for your feedback. I will read some of yours now. Coelho is amazing!! You are also a Tolstoy fan by the looks of it, the Kreutza Sonata is my favourite short story :)
22/07/2010George Dixon
Hi Mate.
I am greatful for all of the coments that i recieve and of course the feedback. I have always felt that any feedback is helpful no matter what it says. I continue to write as i enjoy laying down word. Whether any one acually enjoys reading them....well thats what comments and feed back are for. Thanx as always
17/07/2010Mattius The Wise
I'm sorry, I'm sure my story left much to be desired, but I will attempt to finish it soon. I thought it might be enjoyable, but clearly it was just shit.
14/07/2010Bublick
Hi March Bublick here, thanks for your comments ref the family man, very intresting, very helpful. This story might stay at it's current length but longer stories comming in due time. Looking forqard to reading your stories an aticles. Have fun
16/05/2010march.postings
what place is there under the sun where one can shine.

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About Me: When I quit writing I will take up walking as a vocation or wud u rather say occupation.-

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Quote: If you live the life of a dog expect its death to meet you too.--Quote is my own.
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