Inklings

by Aparna Warrier

Overview

Inklings offers a glimpse into the world of flash fiction, which, while not a popular genre in traditional publishing, is making an impact in online literature.

To provide the reader with an idea of what to expect, the author would like to introduce five of her twelve stories in this anthology.

1. Intoxicated by Impossibility - The story of one guy who can't fall asleep because of one girl who's not even there. Or is she?

2. Who wrote the Rules? - Existential angst clubbed with rebellion against The System.

3. The revolt of the coconut trees - Inspired by an academic study published in the Journal of Trauma, 1984, titled "Injuries due to falling coconuts".

4. So what? - What happens after the Storm.

5. Cheeky - A story about that chubby part of a certain person's face.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011287527
Publisher:	Aparna Warrier
Publication date:	03/03/2011
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	88 KB

About the Author

Sep 2020:
I'm writing again! See my current project at write.as/somebodyelse (clickable link in the below section, see "Where to find me online" )

Back in 2011:
Aparna Warrier enjoys music that she can hum along to, books that make her think deep and movies that tell her something she didn't know. After a brief sabbatical to ponder the meaning of life, especially her own, Aparna is back to computers and coding. Among other things, she has discovered that nobody has answers to questions about life, that Paul Bloom gives great lectures on psychology and that the secret to making awesome coffee is non-trivial.

Editorial Reviews

"Each of the stories is short and quick, creative and enjoyable. With several of the stories I found myself wanting to know what would happen next."

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"What I love the most about them is that they range from profound to humorous, incorporating all genres in-between. There is an underlying meaning behind each piece, and though it may take a second look, a closer reading, to get to the heart of each story, it is well worth it. Warrier has selected profound topics for her flash fiction, such as humanity, love and relationships, coming of age, politics, and change, to evoke further contemplation among readers. Though the selections may be short, they speak volumes and push the reader further, philosophically, as the stories take hold of the mind.

I especially enjoyed "So What," as it is such a short, yet profound blurb about society. Originally, I laughed, but as I thought about it, and then re-read it, I began to see multiple meanings and underlying messages that are incorporated in this two-paragraph story. "The Revolt of the Coconut Trees" is another favorite of mine. Warrier's writing style is beautiful and she takes a look at humanity and its presence in the world in this humorous telling of coconut trees fighting back. "Greenie" was a wonderful coming of age story that transcends all cultures and is very touching, and I love that all readers, on some level, are able to identify with this story. All in all, Warrier is an exceptional writer and her flash fiction is a must read. Four stars."

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