Words by a Phoenix

I am usually sceptical when picking out new authors from the bookstore (unless there is a huge sale going on, in that case, I buy all the books I can get my hands on); I am a person who likes the comfort of familiar names. For instance, in a bookstore, I usually find solace where Stephen King is, him being my saviour and company on long nights. However, once in a while, I delve into authors I have never read and they almost always turn out to be a good choice. Picking The Devil's Star was one such incident. Honestly, I would not have bought the book if it was not for the front page which had a review by the Independent that said, ''The next Stieg Larsson...''. This claim immediately made me pick up the book and I knew I had to give it a try. The Millennium Series  is an old friend and getting something that is almost as good is no less than finding a rare treasure. Picture: Sonia Shrestha © The Devil's Star looked promising after the first page and...

Title: Duma Key Author: Stephen King Picture: Sonia Shrestha © Stephen King needs no introduction. True to his name, he is a King with a crown and I do not see him giving that up anytime soon. As a child, I was drawn to King only because my favourite Australian cricketer mentioned that Stephen King was his favourite author. I agree I picked up his first book only because I wanted to know about my favourite's taste in books but that one step changed everything forever. Firestarter was the first Stephen King book that I read and I finished the whole book in one sitting. The gripping tale, the fast paced action and the impeccable writing style made it impossible for me to leave the book. It was just the beginning. I have absolutely come to admire King and his writing - the ability to keep one awake all night in fervour is not a small task. Being a King lover, I have tried to get my hands on as many books as possible. So, on one of my book hauls, I found this beauty Duma...

 IS THIS WHAT HAS BECOME OF LOVE? Published on Elephant Journal  Extract from the article: (To read the entire article, click here .) "...“I love you” became the morning coffee and “I miss you” became the warm, fuzzy feelings of winter nights under the blanket. It felt like a vast ocean, where you want to take a dive and get lost in the depths. It was like the rainforest of Amazon. Yes, his eyes felt like the Amazon—deep and full of dangers. Still, I decided to venture and take my share of risk. It was wonderful. The jungle was vast, with mysterious places and creepy creatures lurking in the most unlikely places—the kind of mystery I loved. The days went by, and my love for his intricacies only increased. I was so deeply amazed that I did not foresee the danger I was jumping into. Is this What has become of Love? It all looked otherworldly—like out of my favorite novel. But, as is known, fiction cannot become reality, and novels cannot come to life. ...