Hi, I am
Gowri Bhargav
I’m Gowri Bhargav. I live in Chennai with my husband and two children. Though an Electrical engineering graduate I’ve always enjoyed getting lost in the world of stories rather than being connected with electricity. This led me to obtain my storytelling certification from Kathalaya academy. As a freelance storyteller I have been conducting storytelling sessions for children and workshops for teachers.
I enjoy reading and look forward to magical escapades in libraries, however I became a writer by chance. During Covid I joined Facebook and got introduced to various literary platforms like ArtoonsInn,Penmancy, Beyond the Box( BTB) and Chrysanthemum Chronicles where I discovered my love for writing and honed my writing skills. Though I dabble in prose, poetry is something that comes naturally and is closest to my heart. I’m grateful that my writings, both prose and poetry, have been published in around twenty national and International anthologies.
I’m also grateful to have received the BTB – best blog of the year award in the year 2023 and 2024.
This blog is a home to all my writings—prose, poetry, travelogues and much more. Do show some love by reading and commenting.
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E less Adventure
January's prompt by Beyond the Box required us to write Poetry/ Prose without the letter E. Here's my take in Poetry and Prose 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝟭 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 : 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Far away ‘midst chromatic sky, Mon Amour! You and I shall sail with spirits high, Watching rising sun...
The Red Ganges (Book Review)
Book: The Red Ganges Author: Monalisa Joshi Publisher: Chrysanthemum Chronicles Number of Pages: 275 The Red Ganges’ by Monalisa Joshi is the first book in ‘The Red Ganges’ duology. The story set in the early twentieth century Kolkata, vividly portrays the life of...
My Name is Cinnamon ( Book Review)
“ My Nama is Cinnamon” is a heartwarming story of a thirteen-year-old boy named Roshan Rishikesh Paranjape nicknamed “ Cinnamon” by his parents. Cinnamon is adopted and raised by a Bengali mom and Marathi dad. Though Cinnamon loves them, he yearns to meet his birth...
Happily (N)ever After
“Honey! I wish to drown in the deepest blue of your eyes and wallow forever in bliss. I'm deeply and madly in love with you,” said Mark and gently stroked his fingers around the nape of Sandra's neck. “Yes, my love! I love you too. But you seem to be oblivious to the...
Timeless Tales ‘midst Whispering Walls
The bleached sky seems to sing dirges as mellow snowflakes descend without making any noise. Brown and brittle leaves lay scattered all across the yard. Cool crisp winter air sweeps past me and I shiver. The fireplace is neither lit nor decked with any poinsettias. I...
Paws, Whiskers, Feathers , Wonders
Paws, Whiskers, Feathers and Wonders is an anthology of 8 stories for children by storytellers who are members of Kathashtakam Global- an initiative by Enlit Kids. The stories are filled with hope and are accompanied by an enriching activity. My story...