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Pankaj Giri

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Pankaj Giri was born and brought up in Gangtok, Sikkim—a picturesque hill station in India. He began his writing career with a book review blog, and after several years of honing his writing skills, he wrote his debut solo novel The Fragile Thread of Hope.

The e-book version of the inspirational fiction novel was selected as a “Top 5 Finalist” in the Amazon Pen to Publish Contest 2017 and received critical acclaim worldwide.

The paperback version—published in late 2019 by Fingerprint! Publishing—also got an excellent reception, a 5-star rating from the renowned literary blog New Asian Writing being the highlight. It was a commercial success, too, selling more than 4500 copies. In July 2020, Pankaj won Best Author (Fiction) at the Indian Liter
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Pankaj Giri I am a Nepali living in Gangtok, Sikkim, a hilly state in North East India. Probably our ancestors were from Nepali or perhaps they lived in Sikkim it…moreI am a Nepali living in Gangtok, Sikkim, a hilly state in North East India. Probably our ancestors were from Nepali or perhaps they lived in Sikkim itself. Nepali speaking people are there all over the subcontinent, perhaps having migrated from Nepal at some point in the past. Our mother-tongue is Nepali, which is derived from Devnagri script, and we have our own set of cultures and traditions, a few of which I have tried to highlight in my book, The Fragile Thread of Hope. :)(less)
Pankaj Giri Yes, I'm relatively active on FB. That's a great idea actually. I'll give it a thought, but right now I'm so busy editing my second book that I won't …moreYes, I'm relatively active on FB. That's a great idea actually. I'll give it a thought, but right now I'm so busy editing my second book that I won't have time to concentrate on it fully, so I wouldn't be able to do justice to it. But yes, maybe after a few months when I'll be a bit free, that would be a good idea. There are no such pages, and once it becomes a bit popular, maybe we can catch hold of someone to sponsor it, too (for Facebook ads). But still I think by sharing and inviting friends and fans, it should be able to gather a small yet good following. What about you? Are you active on FB? (less)
Average rating: 3.92 · 566 ratings · 414 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors
The Fragile Thread of Hope

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The Unforgettable Woman

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Book Review – Beneath Magnolia Skies Edited by Mona Chettri and Prava Rai

Beneath Magnolia Skies is a unique collection of stories, poems, and essays set in Sikkim and Darjeeling, written mostly by female writers from our region.

The book starts with two powerful stories, ‘Tincture of Hues’ by Akansha Gurung and ‘Orphaned’ by Kalyani Rai. ‘Tincture of Hues’ revolves around a woman encountering domestic abuse and alcoholism and dreaming of a hopeful future, and ‘Orpha

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Beneath Magnolia Skies by Mona Chettri
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Beneath Magnolia Skies is a unique collection of stories, poems, and essays set in Sikkim and Darjeeling, written mostly by female writers from our region.

The book starts with two powerful stories, 'Tincture of Hues' by Akansha Gurung and 'Orphaned'
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The Tree, the Well & the Drag Queen by Salini Vineeth
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The Tree, the Well & the Drag Queen highlights a gender-nonconforming protagonist's journey of self-discovery as they battle doubts, unsupportive parents, and a fantastical, oppressive tree. It is a unique novella blending an intimate LGBTQ narrative ...more
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Never Forget the Crows by Supriya Bansal
Never Forget the Crows
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Never Forget the Crows revolves around three brutal murders that trigger an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty in Delhi and the investigation into the murders that takes unexpected twists and turns until we get to discover the dark truth buried withi ...more
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
"A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini is not just a novel. It is a haunting elegy to the countless women who suffer in silence across Islamic societies ravaged by war, terrorism, and deeply rooted patriarchy.

Through the intertwined lives of Mar" Read more of this review »
God Save the Dork by Sidin Vadukut
"Following up on the hilarious first installment, God Save the Dork (Dork Trilogy, #2) by Sidin Vadukut continues Robin 'Einstein' Varghese's misadventures with just as much good humor and sharp wit.

This book maintains the charm and laugh-out-loud mom" Read more of this review »
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
"The hype surrounding this novel feels completely out of proportion to the story it tells. The meandering plot and distant characters made it difficult to truly connect, leaving it feeling like an average story wrapped in extraordinary language. Ultim" Read more of this review »
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The Fight of the Asuras | The Hidden Battle between Light and... by Arpita Chakraborty
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The Fight of the Asuras by Arpita Chakraborty primarily revolves around Kalki, the guardian of Eldoria, a fictional land, as he rallies his warriors against the sinister forces of darkness threatening to invade his kingdom. He crosses paths with Chit ...more
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Swansong by Vandana Kumari Jena
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Swansong is a collection of short stories set in various locations in India and abroad, exploring diverse themes such as suicide, revenge, grief, autism, love, and much, much more.

The stories are beautifully written, underscoring the author's exempla
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“Don't take tension, take ninesion”
― Pankaj Giri, Friendship Love And Killer Escapades
tags: humor, pj

“Sometimes in life, you lose someone- someone you
loved but couldn't get. Then you look up at the stars,
one of which you think is that person, and wish that
someday, they come back, and you can continue what
was left incomplete, live the life you always dreamed of.
What if a miracle occurs, and the person reappears in
your life? What would you do?”
― Pankaj Giri, The Unforgettable Woman

“It is preferable for any individual, regardless of gender, to express his/her emotions rather than keeping them bottled within; that can have fatal consequences.”
― Pankaj Giri, Friendship Love And Killer Escapades

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“It may be unfair, but what happens in a few days, sometimes even a single day, can change the course of a whole lifetime...”
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“Don't take tension, take ninesion”
― Pankaj Giri, Friendship Love And Killer Escapades
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“It is preferable for any individual, regardless of gender, to express his/her emotions rather than keeping them bottled within; that can have fatal consequences.”
― Pankaj Giri, Friendship Love And Killer Escapades

“home is not a place or a lifestyle, but the state of your heart and all the people who take their place in it.”
― Sejal Badani, Trail of Broken Wings

“Never depend on another person for your happiness. If someone had the authority to give, then he or she had the authority to take away.”
― Sejal Badani, Trail of Broken Wings

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Pankaj Giri Sahara wrote: "



MERRY CHRISTMAS & Happy New Year to you and your family!
Let your cherished dreams come true in 2019 :-)
Sahara Sanders"


Thank you so much. MERRY CHRISTMAS & Happy New Year to you and your family as well :)


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Sahara Sanders

MERRY CHRISTMAS & Happy New Year to you and your family!
Let your cherished dreams come true in 2019 :-)
Sahara Sanders


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Pankaj Giri Shine wrote: "Hi Pankaj! Thanks for friendship!
Looking forward to your reviews and updates. Happy reading!"


Hi Shine. Thank you so much for your friend request too. Looking forward to your reviews and updates as well. If you want to try out my book 'The Fragile Thread of Hope', I can send you a copy. Please let me know. Thanks. :)


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Shine Sebastian Hi Pankaj! Thanks for friendship!
Looking forward to your reviews and updates. Happy reading!


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Pankaj Giri Majenta wrote: "Peaceful greetings to you, Pankaj! Thank you for contacting me. I hope you're well and having a good week. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings!
Bes..."


Peaceful greetings to you too, Majenta. Thank you so much for liking my reviews and for your lovely comment and good wishes. Would be grateful if you could try out my book 'The Fragile Thread of Hope'. I can send you a copy if you are interested :)


message 10: by Majenta

Majenta Peaceful greetings to you, Pankaj! Thank you for contacting me. I hope you're well and having a good week. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings!
Best wishes from Majenta


Pankaj Giri Hemangini wrote: "All the best for your second book. Have fun reading, writing & editing this year. :)"

Thank you so much. Wish you the same. :)


Hemangini All the best for your second book. Have fun reading, writing & editing this year. :)


Pankaj Giri Kavita wrote: "Pankaj, that was SO nice of you to forward that link to me, out of the blue like that, just to help me out. It is unexpected kindness like that which makes life bearable (and life as a first-time w..."

Kavita wrote: "Pankaj, that was SO nice of you to forward that link to me, out of the blue like that, just to help me out. It is unexpected kindness like that which makes life bearable (and life as a first-time w..."

Wow, thanks a ton for this message. It was a pleasant surprise. It's my pleasure. I'm always there to help, and you are so very kind yourself, helping me by suggesting editor friends, choosing my book titles even when you are busy with your manuscript, and what not. Thank you so so much for your encouragement and prayers for my second book. That's the least we can do as first time writers - support each other. All the very best for your book. Hope you catch an agent soon and give me the good news. I'd love to see your book coming out soon. :)


Pankaj Giri Amena wrote: "Hi Pankaj, I would love to read your book and review it. Let me know if you're interested in my review :)"

Hi Amena, I would love to get your review. It seems you are out of India, so please send me your email id (You can also send me a message). I'll send you my e-book. Thanks a lot for the interest. Appreciate it. :)


message 5: by Amena

Amena Hi Pankaj, I would love to read your book and review it. Let me know if you're interested in my review :)


Pankaj Giri Mizuki wrote: "Hi, thanks for friending me~"

You're most welcome.. Hope you will like my book.. :)


Pankaj Giri Tania21kml wrote: "Hey Pankaj!
Thanks for the request,would absolutely love to read your book:)"

Thank you so much.. Will surely let you know once its out.. within a week, mostly.. :)


message 2: by Tania

Tania Hey Pankaj!
Thanks for the request,would absolutely love to read your book:)


Mizuki Hi, thanks for friending me~


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