tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post5359781041206480666..comments2023-10-27T23:41:26.183-07:00Comments on peppercorns in my pocket: 40 and FictionPiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-52648297012735722752016-08-15T13:51:30.870-07:002016-08-15T13:51:30.870-07:00Thanks a ton, Katja! Hugs for the reading, and for...Thanks a ton, Katja! Hugs for the reading, and for the lovely wish. What better than sunshine! xxPiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-65234870913010091552016-08-15T13:50:24.260-07:002016-08-15T13:50:24.260-07:00Thanks, Emma! I'd forgotten you lived in Copen...Thanks, Emma! I'd forgotten you lived in Copenhagen (were you right in the city, or the outskirts?) We absolutely loved it - enough to consider moving :) xxPiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-87704152242179548702016-08-15T13:48:06.533-07:002016-08-15T13:48:06.533-07:00Thanks a whole lot, Chandreyee! So happy you liked...Thanks a whole lot, Chandreyee! So happy you liked the story, tension and all. This was one of those that came out very quickly and painlessly, though the elements had been brewing in my head for a while: car, conversation, claustrophobia. <br />Thanks for the birthday wish too - I'm quite looking forward to this decade :)Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-17555103285940573582016-08-11T08:07:12.328-07:002016-08-11T08:07:12.328-07:00What a great way to celebrate, and more than deser...What a great way to celebrate, and more than deserved. I just read the story on Befrois and loved it, as I always do with your ever growing collection!<br /><br />Looking forward to reading many more of them in this new year and decade of your life!<br /><br />Late auguri from Tuscany, but with plenty of sunshine! Katjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14753212369704411750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-80022858124956972382016-08-09T13:17:37.468-07:002016-08-09T13:17:37.468-07:00Happy 40th Pia! It's a good age, and good thi...Happy 40th Pia! It's a good age, and good things happen when you turn it! Enjoy my old home, let me know if you need any tips! :) Emma xBavarianSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701272367912860549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-71790551387840042972016-08-09T11:21:17.821-07:002016-08-09T11:21:17.821-07:00Shubho jonmodin, P. It only gets better now. Reall...Shubho jonmodin, P. It only gets better now. Really liked 'Driving north'! You escalated the tension with a deft touch. I felt it was coming at the start of the journey: how did you do that bit of foreshadowing, I wonder? It was very subtle. Was it their smugness at the fruition of this long-planned journey or the digs at the aspirational Indians and the jaded Brits (hinting at simmering discord under the surface)? I've read it twice now to try and spot how you sowed unease from the start. That I can't find any obvious ways is delightful! Keep on keeping on, lady. :-)Chandreyeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630831559826829910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-28620412397318214322016-07-31T06:29:53.186-07:002016-07-31T06:29:53.186-07:00So touched, Lakshmi! Thank you so much - for readi...So touched, Lakshmi! Thank you so much - for reading, but most importantly for taking the care to let me know what you think. It really does make all the difference to my writing. Big hug for that!Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-16664393319494497102016-07-31T06:27:06.248-07:002016-07-31T06:27:06.248-07:00Thanks, Anandita! Blogger often eats up messages -...Thanks, Anandita! Blogger often eats up messages - sorry about that. And congrats on your Huff Post article! Reminded me of the pile of sarees I have and never wear. Must change that. Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-23810201958835230372016-07-31T06:25:01.731-07:002016-07-31T06:25:01.731-07:00Thanks so much, Priyanka! So glad you enjoyed the ...Thanks so much, Priyanka! So glad you enjoyed the story.<br />Yes, I have much to be grateful for.Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-72155201786407807022016-07-31T06:23:46.881-07:002016-07-31T06:23:46.881-07:00A big thanks, and a hug back to you!A big thanks, and a hug back to you!Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-52918100949025103032016-07-31T06:23:18.660-07:002016-07-31T06:23:18.660-07:00Thanks a ton, sweet gal. Your notes always make me...Thanks a ton, sweet gal. Your notes always make me smile :) Hugs!Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-32731282101963907792016-07-31T06:21:55.144-07:002016-07-31T06:21:55.144-07:00Thanks so much, lovely Revati!
For the kind words,...Thanks so much, lovely Revati!<br />For the kind words, for reading, for just being here traveling with me. Love.Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-25078545240744447592016-07-31T06:20:48.002-07:002016-07-31T06:20:48.002-07:00Hugs for the wishes, Pratirupa.
And good to have y...Hugs for the wishes, Pratirupa.<br />And good to have your kindred soul here again :)Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-7232008548180791682016-07-29T15:00:40.562-07:002016-07-29T15:00:40.562-07:00The best stories are the kind that transport you i...The best stories are the kind that transport you into their world, let you travel with them and leave you wanting for more when they've ended..And all of your writing so far is like that! Can I put in a preorder on that novel :)?<br /><br />And happy 40 again!lakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259529885428414369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-7002669385383585512016-07-28T13:17:05.323-07:002016-07-28T13:17:05.323-07:00Hello Pia! Wish you a very Happy Birthday!! I did ...Hello Pia! Wish you a very Happy Birthday!! I did comment on Monday, but can't see it. Hope you are having a good time celebrating :) Also, congratulations on your stories - you weave magic with words!! I got published on The Huffington Post too, last week: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/saree-saat-samundar-paar-saree-across-the-seven-seas_us_57927686e4b0b3e2427c2335Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18112211582176716570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-43022692182429499102016-07-27T22:30:58.100-07:002016-07-27T22:30:58.100-07:00Happy belated 40th, Pia! What a fantastic birthday...Happy belated 40th, Pia! What a fantastic birthday it turned out to be. Loved reading your story too, many congratulations on its journey!Priyankahttp://iamjustavisualperson.blogspot.in/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-23915892763131997162016-07-27T04:19:45.521-07:002016-07-27T04:19:45.521-07:00A very very happy birthday Pia.... many more succe...A very very happy birthday Pia.... many more success to you .. hugssoulsearchingdayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14134397706403391346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-28311358024087425032016-07-26T23:13:52.220-07:002016-07-26T23:13:52.220-07:00Belated birthday wishes! You deserve all that love...Belated birthday wishes! You deserve all that love and praise and all the good things that came your way on your special day, totally! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-30203073336693784312016-07-24T23:44:30.892-07:002016-07-24T23:44:30.892-07:00Happy 40th, P! You inspire. With your writing, you...Happy 40th, P! You inspire. With your writing, your stories, your ability to dole out calm, measured words that some how say so much.<br /><br />I hope the year ahead is nothing short of fantastic, and sees your writing going places!Revati Upadhyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935010405521401337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-14330622750275402572016-07-24T21:43:47.636-07:002016-07-24T21:43:47.636-07:00Happy birthday Pia di.. you are a kindred spirit!Happy birthday Pia di.. you are a kindred spirit!Pratirupahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11343631229122517115noreply@blogger.com