Thriller Movie Marathon as Research | Pallabi Ghoshal
The author argues that watching thriller movies is a legitimate and valuable form of research for writing psychological fiction, as it allows them to study pacing, character comple…
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Why Patience Matters in Writing a Psychological Thriller
The author explains that writing effective psychological thrillers requires the patience to withhold information and avoid rushing toward immediate revelations. Instead of relying …
Red Cap Reckoning: A Psychological Thriller That Blurs Fear, Reality and Buried Secrets
*Red Cap Reckoning* is an atmospheric, slow-burn psychological thriller that follows Ruma Sarkar as she struggles to distinguish between a mysterious red-capped troupe and her own …
5 Reasons Psychological Thriller Readers Might Connect With An Unexpected Detour
Author Pallabi Ghoshal explores the psychological elements that make thrillers compelling, such as the nuance of misplaced trust, the subtlety of red flags, and the depth of flawed…
Bhang Journeys: Stories, Histories, Trips and Travels- A Book Review
Akshaya Bahibala’s *Bhang Journeys: Stories, Histories, Trips and Travels* is a multifaceted blend of memoir, travelogue, and social commentary exploring the consumption of cannabi…
I Would Never Be Friends with The Characters I Write. Here’s Why
Author Pallabi Ghoshal explores her fascination with writing morally ambiguous, complex characters who exist in the psychological "grey space" between good and evil. Rather than fo…
once upon a time…
The author relates to the character Puja from the book *When love came calling* because her resilient and happy-go-lucky nature mirrors the author's former, more eager self. This c…
Guilt is Heavy: Some Secrets Never Like To Stay Buried
This article explores the persistent, heavy nature of guilt and how it acts as an invisible psychological burden that shapes human behavior and creates internal conflict. The autho…
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V — Voices of Women in Literature That Stayed With Me
The author reflects on literature that refuses to simplify women into neat, digestible categories, instead portraying them as complex, contradictory, and deeply real. By highlighti…
Chasing the sun – Review
Dr. Romila Chitturi reviews Saadique AB’s debut poetry collection, *Chasing the Sun*, praising its authentic and accessible exploration of themes such as resilience, nostalgia, and…