by Devjani Bodepudi | Feb 17, 2020 | poetry
Over the weekend, I was lucky enough to listen to poet Roy McFarlane read and perform some of his amazing poems. I remarked, before the session that I was focusing on prose rather than poetry but that changed after the event. I left feeling inspired and the following...
by Devjani Bodepudi | Nov 25, 2019 | writing
Hi All, Below is a work in progress. I’m not sure I even like it. I would love your feedback on style and content. Is the dialogue a bit rubbish. 1st person present tense-does it work? It’s been a while since I shared any kind of new fiction with you all,...
by Devjani Bodepudi | Mar 11, 2018 | Motherhood
Happy Mother’s Day. To Ma, I know you now, like I’ve never known you before. I am you. Your insecurities, your strengths and your weaknesses, your loves, your hopes and dreams are all mine now. They exist for my daughter and son and every day, I wonder how you managed...
by Devjani Bodepudi | Sep 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
What fuels your creativity?I’m not talking about what inspires you, I’m asking, perhaps more accurately, what stokes the flames of your inspiration?Lately I have retreated into a shell of contentment and domesticity. You see, I have found a kitten and I have adopted...
by Devjani Bodepudi | May 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
After reading this blog http://spontaneousditties.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/absolute-certainty-and-infinite-confidence/ I was inspired. I was inspired to write again, to put aside my fears about criticism and failure and just write because I love it. My writing is...