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.
Short Stories
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Book Reviews
Mini Verses
My Books
Travel Stories
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Recent Posts
Let’s Sculpt the Sky for Seasons Countless
Let's sculpt the sky and sift the stars, Garner moonbeams and hide our scars, Weave fond stories ‘midst argent clouds, Far away from the thronging crowds, Nurture ardent love, ne'er letting our passion die, Painting myriad memories let's sculpt the sky. ...
Classic Tales by Shakespeare
‘Classic Tales from Shakespeare’ by Deepti Menon is a collection of ten classic stories adapted from the original plays of William Shakespeare. The author's simplistic narration is highly engaging so it greatly appeals to readers of all ages, especially children. The...
Kodaikanal Travels
Mountains and valleys enveloped by yards and yards of mist, cool breeze that tingles the skin, lush greenery, and a spectacular sightseeing spot—the princess of hill stations, Kodaikanal, is a perfect getaway from Chennai. A few days ago in November, my husband and I...
War and Peace
Ceaseless bombs and raining bullets, Innocent lives sadly became the destined targets, Incessant pleas, in vain fell on deaf ears, Blood-bathed bodies seemed muted with dried-up tears, Fractured homes collapsed with irreparable damages, The songs of earth were replete...
Bumpkin’s Destiny
The tangerine leaves danced to the tunes of the mellow breeze. It was cool but not too chilly. The leaves gently susurrated and filled the atmosphere with tranquil sounds and melodic notes. A few leaves lay upon the wet earth like a vibrant carpet and others were...
Home
After rummaging through the garbage can for leftovers I slept on the pavement feeling tired, hungry, and cold. Within a few moments, my ears exploded with the screeching sound of tires, following which I felt a sharp pain. I was mangled beyond recognition and my...