How to Survive a Lit Fest Panel: An Indian Thriller Author’s Guide

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If Love Swipe Blackmail taught us anything, it’s this: life is full of unexpected twists, and the best way to handle suspense is with a mix of strategy and humour. And trust me, lit fest panels are no exception, for the art of suspense, so central to the best Indian suspense novels, extends even to […]

Behind the Scenes: What Authors Really Think During Lit Fest Panels   

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Ever wondered what’s going through an author’s mind while they smile, nod, and look deeply contemplative on a lit fest panel? As an author gearing up for my session at the Apeejay Kolkata Lit Fest, let me spill some of the thoughts that might (or might not) cross my mind. Warning: This is where the […]

What Happens When a Dating App Meets a Lit Fest?   

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As an author, I’ve often wondered what my characters would do if they stepped out of the pages of my book and into the real world. Imagine Ravi from Love Swipe Blackmail wandering around a lit fest, glancing nervously at his phone, trying not to look suspicious. It’s a thought that’s as funny as it […]

How to Rebuild Trust After Online Betrayal: Healing from Catfishing and Blackmail 

Falling victim to catfishing or blackmail in an online relationship can be an emotionally devastating experience. The pain of betrayal, the violation of trust, and the fear of further exploitation can leave lasting emotional scars. Whether it’s romantic or platonic, recovering from such online deception requires patience, self-compassion, and deliberate steps to rebuild your confidence […]

ChatGPT’s Compares Nitish Bhushan’s Writing Style with India’s best Thriller Author 

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Recently, my team requested ChatGPT to compare my writing style with India’s best thriller author. The team did not mention any particular author’s name. Here are the results published as received: Nitish Bhushan Writing Style Genre: Blends elements of romance, suspense, and dark humour, making his work stand out among Indian thriller authors. Tone: Light-hearted […]

A Designer’s Diary: Unveiling the Cover of “Love Swipe Blackmail”

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For those of you who have read What’s in a Cover – 2, here is my take on designing the cover. Creating the cover for “Love Swipe Blackmail” was like navigating through a maze of thrillers, mysteries, and tech-savvy twists. As a designer, it’s not often that you get a project that combines the essence […]

Her Musing Verse 

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‘I would love to see what you would come up with in the Sequel!!’ She texted me the above expectation or a challenge, if you will, as a part of her private review of Love Swipe Blackmail. She? A book reviewer, but also a compulsive good-book lover, something that I realised the very next day […]

The Mysterious Message from Ms. D

It was the 19th of March 2022, a Saturday. My Instagram handle notified me that someone has posted a story with my novel Love Swipe Blackmail in their hand, adding the caption, ‘Happy Saturday @AuthorNitishBhushan’. It is usually the author’s place to take their readers on a journey of thrill. Little did I know that […]

Agni, Facing the Red Sun

If the title has spooked you, trust me it spooked me too when I coined it. What the hell does it even mean – Agni, Facing the Red Sun. It is not as if I am thinking of possible titles for the authors of Indian suspense novels to choose from????. But like in all the […]