Dear Readers
I am glad to share that my story ‘Footprints‘ has been published in the Kitaab which is a magazine for Asian writers and writing. The story is the editor’s pick of the week.
An excerpt,
The door slams shut behind Chander. Dropping his bag to the floor, he walks through the corridor illuminated by a shimmer from the house across the street. Enough for him to find his way to the hall — four walls embossed with Maya’s aesthetic fervour. A sharp, musty odour welcomes him. Such a contrast to the whiff of hot chocolate at the airport. …
To read the rest of the story please visit the following link. It is free to read for this week.
Short Story: Footprints by Sonia Dogra
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📚 Congratulations on your publication in Kitaab! Your poetic exploration of life’s complexities and the intertwining of emotions is truly remarkable. Your words have the power to evoke deep feelings and introspection. Keep shining your literary light! 🌟📖👏 #PublishedAuthor #LiteraryAchievement #WordsOfWisdom 📝📚
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Yes agree with Liz, also remember your earlier version very vividly.
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Beautiful evocation of grieving, well constructed, slowly and somberly paced. I can see the work you have put into this craft, emotion and empathy. Thank you so much Sonia.
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Congratulations on your story’s publication and recogntion as editor’s pick of the week. I just read the story, which perfectly captures how grief can be so tied up in everyday objects and places. I think you had shared a version of the story previously?
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Liz, thank you! You have a great memory. A version was shared on the blog two years ago. Thereafter the story went through several chops and beta reads to finally find a home.
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You’re welcome, Sonia!
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Heartiest congratulations, Sonia! What wonderful news. Off to read it.
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Punam, thank you! Thanks for reading.
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I loved it, Sonia! So poignant…I really liked how you wove the truth that after the departure of a person, our sense of loss and grief is tied to every day objects and places.
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❤️❤️
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Congratulations, Sonia! I saw and read your wonderful story when it was published.
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Joseph, thank you. This is very kind of you.
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