Preeti Shenoy

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Preeti Shenoy
Author Preeti Shenoy
Author Preeti Shenoy
Born (1971-12-21) 21 December 1971 (age 52)
OccupationWriter
NationalityIndian
GenreFiction, nonfiction

Awards and recognition

Preeti Shenoy is an Indian author.[1] She has been consistently nominated for the Forbes List of the 100 most influential celebrities in India since 2013.[2] Preeti was honoured with Indian of the Year award by Brands Academy.[3] She has also received Business excellence award instituted by New Delhi Management Institute.[4]

India Today calls her 'the only woman in the highest-selling league,' alluding to the immense popularity of her books.[5]

Daily News and Analysis has described her as a 'Keenly observant mind' and The Times of India describes her writing as 'Excellent story telling skills'. Cosmopolitan has described her as 'one of the India's most popular authors', also she is the only woman in India's highest selling league.[6]

She was a keynote speaker at Birminghm Literature Festival,[7] where the cover of A Hundred Little Flames was also released.[8][9]

Personal life

During her school years, Preeti Shenoy studied in Kendriya Vidyalayas all over India. As a child, she liked to read, write, paint and draw pictures.

Shenoy's interests are as multifarious and diverse as her several academic degrees which include an internationally recognized qualification from the UK in portraiture. She is also a self-taught artist who paints with water colours and oils, and also works with mixed media.

She advises all aspiring writers to read and write more.[10]

Writing career

Love A Little Stronger

Love A Little Stronger will release on 27 April 2018. This new book "Love a Little Stronger" is Preeti Shenoy revisiting 34 Bubble gums and Candies and adding a lot more perspective to it. The varied stories and tales in the book are bound to hit a chord with the Indian audience and make them believe that Love is the only solution. [11]

A Hundred Little Flames

'A Hundred Little Flames' was released on November 2017. Preeti's first novel set outside the urban context of an Indian city, it is the story of Ayan, a young boy brought up in Bahrain, who is sent to live with his curmudgeonly grandfather, Gopal Shanker. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful Kerala village, it explores what it is like to grow old in India. The themes of isolation and loneliness, and the inevitable physical and mental decline of old age, are relevant both across and beyond the sub-continent. The book is available on Kindle.[12]

It's All in the Planets

'It's All in the Planets' released in September 2016. It is the story of Aniket, whose life revolves around two women, Trisha, his girlfriend and Nidhi, who is thirty-four and who has quit her corporate job to follow her passion. Nidhi is engaged to Manoj, Mr.Perfect, except for one aspect. Aniket and Nidhi meet on a train a chance encounter and she agrees to become his relationship coach . It’s a decision that sets into motion a chain of events that willhave a profound impact on the lives of everyone involved. The book is available on Kindle.[13]

Why We Love The Way We Do

In The book, 'Why We Love The Way We Do’ deals with one of the most delicate issues of life - relationships. This is a collection of essays on relationships. This book discusses various aspects of relationships and helps the readers to find answers to their questions. This book reflects the author's trademark writing style which is full of insights complemented by a pinch of humor. It has been published by Westland publications. The book is available on Kindle.[14]

It Happens for a Reason

In December 2014, she released yet another fiction novel, 'It Happens for a Reason,' the story of a single mother Vipasha whose small world is ripped into shreds when two major twists hit her life. An accident at her dog-boarding facility and the return of Ankush, the father of her son into her life bring chaos flowing in all ways. As Vee, Aryan and Ankush get into a roller-coaster heading straight to nowhere, the reader enjoys their bumpy ride. The book is available on Kindle.[15]

The One You Cannot Have

Preeti Shenoy's fifth book, 'The One You Cannot Have' was released in November 2013. The book is based on the beat of true love, a heart touching and moving story of knotty relationships and enclosed emotions. The story revolves around Aman, Anjali and Shruti who are in search of true love from one other. The story unwinds the heart-warming love story between the three of them. The book is available on Kindle.[16]

The Secret Wish List

Her fourth book, 'The Secret Wish List' was released in October 2012. ‘Secret Wish List’ is a fascinating story of a woman who tries to regain control of her life and fight against the matters that have made her life boring and monotonous. This story is a quest of finding the ‘true self’ and battling with the external world. Written in a detailed manner and powerful narration, this novel introduces readers to characters that are neatly sketched and come with deep values. The book is available on Kindle.[17]

Tea for Two and a Piece of Cake

Tea for Two and a Piece of Cake was published by RHI on 1 February 2012 and is available in paperback. It is a story of an average woman and her average life full of imperfections. But amidst these imperfections lies an extraordinary story of an ordinary girl. The book is available on Kindle.[18]

Life Is What You Make It

The second book by Preeti Shenoy, Life Is What You Make It, was published on 1 January 2011 and it turned out to be a national bestseller. The book has also featured in the “Top Books of 2011, ” a Nielsen list,[19] which is released by the Hindustan Times. The book was also selected as one of the all-time bestsellers of 2011 by the Times of India.[20] The book is available on Kindle.[21]

34 Bubblegums and Candies

34 Bubblegums And Candies is a collection of short, real-life incidents that have inspired Preeti Shenoy in the course of her life. Using the analogy of bubblegums and candies, the title alludes to the various facets of life that go by unnoticed. Humorous and engaging, the book takes you through 34 real-life incidents covering a variety of characters.[22] This book is available on Kindle.[23]

The Beginning

Preeti Shenoy's journey began with a blog with an overwhelming response from her captivated readers. She started writing her blog in October 2006, which gradually but steadily increased in popularity. In 2008, after receiving a positive response from her readers she was offered an opportunity to write for a local newspaper, she also started writing for The Times of India and she was offered many such opportunities which made her way as an author. In the same year, she wrote articles for Reader's Digest 'Joy', and had her articles published in various other Indian newspapers and magazines. Preeti's poetry was published in the Sulekha Book Series.[24]

Bibliography

  • Love a little Stronger,Srishti Publishers (2018)
  • A Hundred Little Flames,[25] Westland Ltd (2017)
  • It's All in the Planets, Westland Ltd (2016)
  • Why We Love The Way We Do,[26] Westland Ltd (2015)
  • It Happens For A Reason,[27] Westland Ltd (2014)
  • The One You Cannot Have,[28] Westland Ltd (2013)
  • The Secret Wish List,[29][30][31][32] Westland Ltd (2012)
  • Tea for Two and a Piece of Cake,[33][34] Random House India (2012)
  • Life Is What You Make It,[35] Srishti Publishers (2011)
  • 34 Bubblegums and Candies,[36][37] Srishti Publishers (2008)

References

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  2. ^ "Forbes India Celebrity 100 Nominees List for 2015; Forbes India Blog". Forbesindia.com. Retrieved 9 September 2015. "Forbes Celebrity 100 Nominees List 2014". Forbes India. "Forbes Celebrity 100 Nominees List 2013". Forbes India.
  3. ^ "DESIblitz presents Asian Literature at Birmingham Literature Festival 2017". Business Standard.
  4. ^ "It is written in the stars". The Hindu.
  5. ^ "A League of Their Own". India Today.
  6. ^ "Preeti Shenoy". Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  7. ^ "DESIblitz presents Asian Literature at Birmingham Literature Festival 2017". DESIblitz.
  8. ^ "Author Preeti Shenoy Unveils the Cover of Her New Book A Hundred Little Flames at Birmingham Literary Festival 2017". International News and Views.
  9. ^ "Stories Crossing Borders: An Afternoon with Preeti". The Box.
  10. ^ "Blog - Preeti Shenoy".
  11. ^ "Love A Little Stronger:Word Pinnacle". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  12. ^ "Kindle Edition: A Hundred Little Flames". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  13. ^ "Kindle Edition: A hundred little flames".
  14. ^ "Amazon.in: Why We Love The Way We Do".
  15. ^ "It Happens for a Reason: Kindle Edition".
  16. ^ "Amazon.in: The One You Cannot Have".
  17. ^ Amazon.in: Secret Wish List. ASIN 938261818X.
  18. ^ "Amazon.in: Tea for Two and a Piece of Cake".
  19. ^ "Top Books of 2011(in India)".
  20. ^ Amazon.in: Life Is What You Make It. ASIN 9380349300.
  21. ^ Amazon.in: Life is What You Make It. ASIN 9380349300.
  22. ^ Amazon.in: 34 Bubblegums and Candies. ASIN 8188575682.
  23. ^ Amazon.in: 34 Bubblegums and Candies. ASIN 8188575682.
  24. ^ "Sulekha.com launches Sulekha Book Series". Indiaprwire.com. 21 May 2008. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  25. ^ A Hundred Little Flames by Preeti Shenoy, Westland Ltd 2017
  26. ^ Why We Love The Way We Do by Preeti Shenoy. Amazon.in. ASIN 9385724185.
  27. ^ It Happens For A Reason by Preeti Shenoy. Amazon.in. ASIN 9384030740.
  28. ^ "Preeti Shenoy's The One You Cannot Have | Youth Diaries". Youthdiaries.in. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  29. ^ "DNA E-Paper - Daily News & Analysis -Mumbai,India". Epaper.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  30. ^ Bansal, Varsha (5 January 2013). "Preeti's secret wish list". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  31. ^ "Of that never-sinking ship…". The Hindu. 8 February 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  32. ^ "REVEALED: The books India read in 2012! - Rediff Getahead". Rediff.com. 27 December 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  33. ^ Catherine Rhea Roy (22 February 2012). "Along the way". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  34. ^ "Hindustan Times e-Paper". Epaper.hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  35. ^ "Books - Buy Books Online at Best Prices in India". Flipkart.com. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  36. ^ ISBN 81-88575-68-2, ISBN 978-81-88575-68-8
  37. ^ "Life is beautiful". The Hindu. 15 October 2008. Retrieved 23 February 2015.

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