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Ashish Rastogi

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A story where two traumatic pasts collide. Sometimes even the best intentions can destroy a relationship. And the dynamics of these two pivot on that fulcrum. This is a romance novel. The payoff after all the struggles is a HEA. But in a queer relationship in the Indian context, what does this HEA look like? Marriage equality is not only about the 'big Indian wedding." Family rejection, hate crimes/ life threats, blood donation issues, emergency contact and critical health decisions. This story shall challenge you to consider these aspects. As a writer, I have treaded with great sensitivity and hope the readers navigate the story with the same.

A big thank you The Creative Circle for their editorial services

[New Book, MM romance, Indian Gay romance, contemporary romance, new release]

#MMromance #sensitivity #relationships #HEA #HFN by @ashish.ras

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7 months ago

Coming to a theatre near you.
😀🤪
Manifesting that someone takes a chance on these boys.

Till then you could read their stories if you still haven't so you can tell me later whether you liked the novel or the movie.

On a serious note.

Which of these would you watch based on the poster? by @ashish.ras

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a year ago

"A football star in stilettos meets a sizzling chef who whips him into a frenzy with his tutti-frutti English. But love is a cold dish when you are in the closet, and the glare of the spotlights leaves you no place to hide." 👉Www.books2read.com/ccatc

#bookrelease #launchvideo #booklaunch #mmromancebooks #mmromance #books2read #bookstagrammers #readersofinstagram #Bookclubs #romancereader #romanticcomedy #romcombooks by @ashish.ras

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2 years ago

Bhakti...Krishna ki. In all his forms.

[Krishna, Bhakti, Hymns, Divine]

#krishnalove #krishnabhakti♥️ by @ashish.ras

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9 hours ago

उनकी सुने या अपनी कहें,
वो सही, न हम गलत,

[Hindi, Hindi writing, couplets, musings]

#Hindipoetry #hindiverses #hindiwriting by @ashish.ras

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2 days ago

Fatal mistake. Ordered a plant based protein powder. It is grainy. Powdery even after using a blender. Simply yuck.

So what's a person with non existent baking skills supposed to do. (Pst. 🤫 I once burnt a cake. And another time turned it into a biscuit)

[Cooking, baking, trouble shooting, protein powder, cookies, biscuits]

#bakingtime #bakingfromscratch by @ashish.ras

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12 days ago

When you start writing a story, there is pure joy of creating a world and sketching your characters. Once you type, 'The End', the worry lines of finding them a home gather like storm clouds.

Well the nail biting for this one is over. Jai, Veeru, and their CMM (Chief Mischief Monger) Chameli have found a home at @thebombaycirclepress

[Coming soon, author Announcement, book announcement, writing, author life] by @ashish.ras

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15 days ago

Manifesting that someday my books get to the screen. Till it happens, an author can dream.

Shy- Two men struggle around the closet. One is locked inside, shackled by his love of badminton, fearful of the world outside. The other is proud and out. A bull on the rugby pitch, tackling monsters of his past. Their worlds collide. Get entangled, then estranged. One loses family & respect, the other a chance at happiness. One needs courage. The other, a belief in love. To close the distance across an ocean.

[Badminton, boys love, BL novel, mm romance, sports romance, hurt comfort]

#mmsportsromance #romancereader

These lies between Us- Aditya, a history professor, can't escape a life of lies and the consequences of a ten-year straight passing marriage. Jimmy, the gym instructor, carries the wounds of deceit inflicted by his family. Amidst the mountains of Almora and the safety of a found family, the truth will tear them apart. Unless one accepts that not all lies are wrong and the other realises you don't lie to the one you love.

[MM romance, BL novel, age gap relationship, hurt comfort, different worlds, secret identity, small town] by @ashish.ras

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22 days ago

If you are a fan of Grumpy-Sunshine, Enemies to Lovers, Nerd vs Jock, then you need this book.

An accident-prone orthopedic and a soccer star do not a perfect match make, but amidst flying forks, tripping legs, and a kooky family, what harm would a few kissing lessons create?

Curly-haired, bespectacled, Dr. Akhil can replace your hip without a sweat, but outside the operation room, he is a rambling, fidgeting fool—the worst qualifications to have for a man in search of love. However, one can overcome any obstacle with a bit of planning. Right?
Plan A is simple. Unfortunately, the heart-to-heart blows up in shouting hysterics, tears, and abandonment. Worry not; time for Plan B.
A year in London, and Plan B goes belly up. All because of a reality dating show. Anyway, who cares. Akhil has his plant babies. They are not traitors like the stars that Akhil loves gazing at night. The twinklers conspire to bring the dark enemy back into his orbit.
Nope, not happening. Akhil has a plan. This time a three-letter one. Plan KDA- Keep Dan Away. But it is not easy blocking "the player" hell-bent on dribbling his way past Akhil's defences one accident at a time- ready to score. Add the nosy Keely matriarch and her two sidekick clowns to flying forks, tripping legs, and an accomplished kiss coach; our Akhil is in deep trouble.

Get your copies from Booth Number 24 at David Peacut Square 26 and 27 September by @ashish.ras

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24 days ago

What are your common filler words?

Filler words- these are words or phrases that creep into writing from the way we speak. In spoken language, they fill pauses or gaps. In writing, though, they often dilute the beauty of the sentence. In the first round of self-edits, use the search option to identify these and remove them by rephrasing the sentence. The only place one can use these fillers is in dialogue.

[writing, self editing, manuscript writing]

# writing #editing #authors #publishing #selfediting by @ashish.ras

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a month ago

Flowers. Beautiful in every way you see them.

[Flowers, rains, beauty, nature]
#flowerslovers by @ashish.ras

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a month ago

Redundant words! Have you heard of them? Let us expand on the list that Ashish has shared. Share some examples in the comments.

Ashish is a physician and medical research professional who has published six novels, one anthology, and contributed to two more anthologies. He shares this tip from his experience to make your writing crisp.

[Redundant words, writing, editing, manuscripts, books]
#writing #editing #authors #publishing by @ashish.ras

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