A chapter ends

Or shld I say Episode......Mister Muthu and Times of Nishka, the monthly serial stories I have been writing for Chandamama, end this month. ( after over 2 and 1 yr respectively)

Chandamama was a wonderful experience for me as a freelance contributor, be it
- the letters from kids from all over India,
- MM being on the magazine cover,
- having book label stickers with MM alongside the iconic Vikram & Vetal
- or featuring prominently on the index page ....
all have given me immense satisfaction.

Thanks Visitor( wherever and whoever you are) and GB my first editor for seeing and believing in MM.

I will miss you Mister Muthu. You will always be my baby.
Though readers will possibly see him authored by a different person since he is now the property of Chandamama.

On a Weekend trip

Went boating on Ulsoor Lake, finally. Kids loved it.
Went to Chintamani and the kids had a lot of fun with rangoli on the entire courtyard.

Missed a wonderful Baby Shower for Aryan's Mom.

Am again contributing to The Book Review - children's issue this year. Last year was Swami and friends and Oliver's Diary. This year it will be 4 books I have enjoyed a lot.

Mister Muthu and Times of Nishka will conclude this year. Sent in the final episodes and feeling a bit nostalgic about the journey into seeing "my name in print".

Old Flame

Anush rediscovered her love for playdough and made this and a lot more stuff a couple of days ago. In the background is her new book shelf already overflowing with books- old and new.

Check out this not so new MM episode if you wish. The second serial is not online and not sure if it will be either.

Introducing TON

My new serial story The Times of Nishka has begun in Chandamama this month. I am not so hot on the illustration style this time. Not a patch on Nancy Raj.

Mister Muthu continues. The illustrations have changed here as well.

Meanwhile, saw Toonpur ka Hero ..oops as Anush corrects me- Super hero- and the Target Audience was pleased.