WRITING FOR LOVE: A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES

by Ruskin Bond

  1. ISBN: 978-93-6156-824-4
  2. Pages: 136 pages
  3. Date: 30th December 2024

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Ruskin Bond presents his selection of the best short stories from the Write for Love contest organized by Mugafi and Rupa Publications India.
The annual contest provided a great opportunity for writers of all ages across India to explore various forms of love beyond traditional romantic narratives. In its first edition, the contest drew thousands of entries, showcasing the incredible diversity of love as perceived by people from different walks of life.
Curated and edited by the legendary Ruskin Bond, the top twenty stories have been compiled in this unique collection. From heartwarming tales of familial bonds to thought-provoking stories of self-love, from the deep connections between friends to the enduring love for nature, this anthology captures the essence of love in all its forms.
These stories, written by both emerging and established writers, offer a rich tapestry of emotions, experiences, and relationships.
This book is a celebration of love in its many manifestations and promises to touch your heart and soul, providing a reading experience that will resonate long after the last page is turned.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Ruskin Bond is known for his signature simplistic and witty writing style. He is the author of several bestselling short stories, novellas, collections, essays and children’s books; and has contributed a number of poems and articles to various magazines and anthologies. At the age of 23, he won the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Prize for his first novel, The Room on the Roof. He was also the recipient of the Padma Shri in 1999, Lifetime Achievement Award by the Delhi Government in 2012 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014.
Born in 1934, Ruskin Bond grew up in Jamnagar, Shimla, New Delhi and Dehradun. Apart from three years in the UK, he has spent all his life in India and now lives in Landour, Mussoorie, with his adopted family.