Tim, I and The Uninvited!

Heard Tim Wynne-Jones read from his latest YA novel "The Uninvited" at McNally Robinson this evening. It's a book that is hard to put down; the various plot strands draw you in, enmesh you, hold you there, and the only escape is to get right to the end -PDQ!

Another masterpiece by the Maestro!

And here's a picture of Tim, I and "The Uninvited" in the background...grrrrr!!!

A message for my Fans!

Dear Fans,

Last week was a rollercoaster of emotions that culminated in one of the most memorable days of my life; the day I won the Silver Birch Fiction Award!

THANK YOU to all who voted for me. It was all the more special because the votes came from the very audience this book was written for; and that means all of you!!!

Hope you'll enjoy "The Silver Anklet" just as much.

Here is that special moment captured for an eternity by Janet O'Sullivan. Thanks a ton, Janet.

Mahtab

Silver Birch Fiction Award 2009 for The Third Eye!!!

The Award...

With the wonderful team at Dundurn!

I can't stop smiling...

With Katy Harrison of the Forest of Reading Committee.

The Silver Anklet!

For those enthusiastic fans who've asked about the sequel; it is slated for release in November 2009.

You can pre-order on Amazon

Here's a sneak preview;

What if the only way to get rid of your worst enemy was to sacrifice your brother?
When hyenas snatch Tara's brother, Suraj, and two other children from the local fair in Morni, Tara and her newfound companions decide to rescue them on their own. Tara soon discovers that Zarku, her nemesis with the third eye, is back and intent on revenge.
A deadly game of hide and seek ensues, and Tara and her companions must work together to survive. But it is soon clear that Zarku is only after Tara; the others are dispensable.
Should Tara risk the lives of her friends? Or can she once again defeat Zarku and save her brother, armed only with belief in herself and a silver anklet?

Enthusiastic Students at Hewson P.S.

A memento of the wonderful time I had with the students of Hewson P.S.

You all were awesome :)

For more pictures please go to my website (in a few days...)

http://www.mahtabnarsimhan.com/

OLA 2009 and Kidcritter's Dinner

A fun day at OLA 2009 with stimulating conversation, great presentations, plenty of hugs and a great meal to end the day.


From left to right are: Natalie Hyde, Marina Cohen, Marsha Skrypuch, Marisa Zammit, Helene Boudreau, Martha Martin, Karen Bass, Deborah Kerbil and yours truly.


Thanks for the great picture Helene and here's raising a glass to happy memories and an awesome group of writers!

I've been AWOL and I'm sorry...

First of all...HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I know...I know...it has been almost three months since my last post. But I do have a good reason; the sequel to "The Third Eye" is now finished. At least the seventh draft is. Now let's see what the editor has to say.

In the meantime, check out this link sent by my good friend Martha Martin.

http://readingforest.pbwiki.com/Silver-Birch-Wiki-Page

For those participating in the Silver Birch program, feel free to write to me with any questions you may have. The best ones will be go right here, in the next post!

My e-mail address is:

author@mahtabnarsimhan.com

Read and Dream.