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Writing about reading, drowning.

As I wrote on my writing blog, I’m currently drowning in books.

But unlike any other man or woman drowning in real life, going under water, swallowing it in their lungs, I am not scrambling for the surface. I am dipping my head into books and staying under. This is so much better than breathing.

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Damyanti Biswas

Damyanti Biswas

Damyanti Biswas’s short fiction has been published at Smokelong, Ambit, Litro, Puerto del Sol, among others, and she's the co-editor of The Forge literary magazine. She's the author of YOU BENEATH YOUR SKIN, a bestselling crime novel, which has been optioned for screens by Endemol Shine. Her next #1 Amazon bestselling crime novel, THE BLUE BAR, was published by Thomas & Mercer. It received a starred review on Publishers Weekly, and was one of 2023's Most Anticipated Mysteries & Thrillers on Goodreads. Kirkus Reviews called its sequel, THE BLUE MONSOON, a compelling procedural awash in crosscurrents. Her work is represented by Lucienne Diver at The Knight Agency.

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  • anniegirl1138 says:
    25/02/2009 at 02:15

    Sometimes book therapy is the best way to go.

    I agree. But with so many interesting books around, it is becoming more of an addiction than therapy.

    Reply
  • Kym says:
    24/02/2009 at 13:24

    Inhaling books sounds like a perfect relaxing weekend!

    Problem is, it is threatening to take over my week     🙂

    Reply
  • DarcKnyt says:
    24/02/2009 at 11:16

    Books are awesome. I’m aching for something to read.

    I wish we lived in the same city, Darc. We could have happily exchanged books and held a reading marathon!

    Reply

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