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- My hometown:
- I was born and raised in a small town in southwestern India. I came to the U.S. as a young arranged marriage bride. I love to cook, read, and write. I'm a freelance writer and novelist when I can get away from my full time job as a government employee.
- My books:
- THE SARI SHOP WIDOW by Shobhan Bantwal
To be released on Sept 1, 2009
THE FORBIDDEN DAUGHTER is the second in a two book contract. The story revolves around India's gender-based abortions, a practice that occurs despite laws banning it. Selectively destroying female fetuses is taking place not only in India but in some other male-oriented countries as wll.
Praise for THE FORBIDDEN DAUGHTER:
"Combining rich imagery, poignant themes and pure love, Bantwal opens the readers' eyes to what is real and what is fiction in other cultures. . . this novel is as full of surprises as it is political statements."
~~ Romantic Times
"In this heart-wrenching drama, Shobhan Bantwal gives us a captivating glimpse into contemporary Indian culture, including the emerging dark side of gender selective abortions."
~~ Armchair Interviews
THE DOWRY BRIDE is the first of a two-book contract published by Kensington Books. It is set in India and tells the story of one young woman trapped in India's arranged marriage and dowry system and her escape and extraordinary journey to freedom and hope in a culture of fascinating contradictions.
Praise for the book:
THE DOWRY BRIDE is "Remarkable...imaginative, packed with detail. Adroitly depicting passion, brutality, cultures in conflict. This novel is as engrossing as it is unusual." says Dorothy Garlock, Bestselling author.
THE DOWRY BRIDE is Shobhan Bantwal's first novel, and it's an incredible beginning. . . Both the brighter and darker sides of India leap off the pages of this excellent, beautifully composed story. For a very exciting, enlightening, and entertaining way to start your autumn reading, do not miss THE DOWRY BRIDE. It's a real page turner!
~~~~ RomanceReviewsToday - A Perfect TEN
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Just wanted to stop in and get your opinion on my latest cover design posted to my blog...
I would love your input.
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I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL AND THE IDEAS ARE FLOWING.
DENNIS
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IT IS INDEED A SMALL WORLD. HERE I AM TALKING TO A WOMAN FROM FAR AWAY INDIA. YET WE ARE ALL FAR AWAY IN OUR OWN WAY. I WAS BORN 74 YEARS AGO IN A COAL CAMP IN WEST VIRGINIA, U.S.A. MY FATHER A BOOTLEGGER AND COAL MINER. I HAVE LEARNED ONE THING ON THIS PLANET. LOVE IS THE KEY. I STRIVE TO STEPT AWAY FROM CULTURE AND RELEGION AND JUST DO ONE THING, LOVE ALL PEOPLE ON THIS PLANET.
LOVE,
DENNIS ACKISON
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~Shelagh