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Heena Rathore-Pardeshi

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in Dewas, India
December 23, 1990

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Heena Rathore-Pardeshi is an award-winning Indian author, literary editor, and writing mentor with over a decade of experience in the publishing industry. Known for her psychologically rich narratives and mastery of suspense, Heena’s work explores the intersections of trauma, womanhood, and the quietly monstrous.

Her debut novel, Deceived (2017), was lauded for its gripping plot and emotional depth, earning her a devoted readership. With The Manor, Heena returns to fiction with a haunting tale rooted in Indian folklore, generational silence, and cosmic horror—cementing her reputation as a rising voice in dark literary fiction.

As the founder of Verbatik Media, Heena has edited more than 50 books across genres, mentored hundreds of aspiring wr
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Heena Rathore-Pardeshi My favorite fictional couples are (sorry I have more than one):
1) Nick and Amy Dunne (Gone Girl). They are the most sadistically perfect couple. Deep …more
My favorite fictional couples are (sorry I have more than one):
1) Nick and Amy Dunne (Gone Girl). They are the most sadistically perfect couple. Deep down they are mirror images in terms of character and hence, they understand each other extremely well.
2) Noah and Allie (The Notebook). They are the most iconic and the most adorable couple I've ever come across! They love each other so much that you can't help falling in love with them.
3) Ellie and Carl Fredricksen (Up). Do I have to say anything!?

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Heena Rathore-Pardeshi I don’t get asked a lot of questions upon refusing to attend public events. People (especially my mother) seem to somehow "understand" now that I'm an…moreI don’t get asked a lot of questions upon refusing to attend public events. People (especially my mother) seem to somehow "understand" now that I'm an introvert, or maybe they think that I keep on writing day and night for some or the other project. Either way, I'm just happy that I can sit at home for days without leaving my home. (less)
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An Ode To Winter

I am a hopeless winter person – you know, when a person goes overboard with sweaters, hoodies and hauling around shawls everywhere they go even when it’s just chilly, wearing socks while sleeping and using a heater at night to warm my cold feet. I know I am not the only one so I decided […]
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“Denial. It’s the only thing that keeps most of us from losing our sanity.”
Heena Rathore P., Deceived

“Sometimes my own darkness scares me.”
Heena Rathore P.

“It wasn't the wild animals that scared her, but the civilised ones.”
Heena Rathore P., Deceived

“Nothing stands still, except in our memory.”
Philippa Pearce, Tom's Midnight Garden

“He believed nothing he was told and trusted no one.”
Sidney Sheldon, Memories of Midnight

“Never say 'no' to adventures. Always say 'yes,' otherwise you'll lead a very dull life.”
Ian Fleming

“Many people lose the small joys in the hope for the big happiness.”
Pearl S. Buck

“This is how a man looks when he's deciding that the risk of death is better than the risk of change.”
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message 34: by C. (Comment, never msg). (last edited Feb 12, 2022 09:02AM)

C.  (Comment, never msg). Happy new year 2022, Heena! I want you to know I loved a recommendation from you. How uncanny to be introduced to a Canadian by an Indian! :) You will enjoy my review and I thank you in it. Sincerely, Carolyn. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi C. wrote: "My four challenge posts will be up when I have time to make them. They reprise February 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018 but this is when people browse for themes to join. My reason for stopping by? I n..."

Thanks a lot, Carolyn, for the heads up, and also thank you for the wishes!
You also have a winter birthday? Happy Birthday to you too <3
And a very Happy New Year!


message 32: by C. (Comment, never msg). (last edited Jan 01, 2017 01:19PM)

C.  (Comment, never msg). My four challenge posts will be up when I have time to make them. They reprise February 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018 but this is when people browse for themes to join. My reason for stopping by? I notice you have a winter birthday like me.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, Heena! Yours, Carolyn.


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Vishakha wrote: "Hi Heena!
Thank you so much for the invite! I never noticed the Pune part even though I have been following you for quite some time ! That is so awesome ! :D"


My pleasure. And yep, it is indeed quite awesome!. Here's to Pune and Books :)


Vishakha ~ ReadingSpren ~ Hi Heena!

Thank you so much for the invite! I never noticed the Pune part even though I have been following you for quite some time ! That is so awesome ! :D


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Rob wrote: "Thanks for the Add ❤️
☆¸.•° •.¸☆☆¸.•° •.¸☆

Good Evening from Canada :)

❤️‍ ❤️‍ ❤️ Rob"


Awww... Good Evening, Rob :)


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Carole's Random Life wrote: "Thanks for the friendvite! I look forward to chatting."

Thanks for accepting! I'm also looking forward to the same :)


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Stacey wrote: "Thank you for the friend invite!"

My pleasure! Thanks for accepting :)


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Stacey Thank you for the friend invite!


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Carole (Carole's Random Life) Thanks for the friendvite! I look forward to chatting.


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Realitycheck wrote: "Thanks for the friending, please feel free to check out My bookshelves, quotes, friends and groups for things that might interest you or you read and forgot about."

Sure dear... likewise!


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Cheryl wrote: "Hi Heena, thanks for the friend invitation. I look forward to reading your reviews and discussing books."

Hey Cheryl! Same here. Trust me we'll have a lot of books to talk about!


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Robert wrote: "Thanks for the friend request, Heena."

My pleasure Robert :)


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi ReemK10 (Paper Pills) wrote: "Thanks for the friend request. Nice to see that you have your own blog! I look forward to reading it. Cheers :)"

Hey ReemK. Thanks :)
I hope you enjoy reading my posts :)


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Jim wrote: "Salutations Heena, how's things?"

Hey Jim. Things are going great at my end... What about you ???


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Rusty wrote: "Thanks for your friendship. Happy Reading !"

Welcome! Happy Reading to you too!


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Lamprini wrote: "thank you for the friendship request Heena.talk to you soon."

Sure dear :)


Lamprini thank you for the friendship request Heena.talk to you soon.


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Rusty Nugent Thanks for your friendship. Happy Reading !


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Jim Goforth Salutations Heena, how's things?


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Cheryl Hi Heena, thanks for the friend invitation. I look forward to reading your reviews and discussing books.


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Robert Thanks for the friend request, Heena.


ReemK10 (Paper Pills) Thanks for the friend request. Nice to see that you have your own blog! I look forward to reading it. Cheers :)


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Nicole~ wrote: "Thanks for the friend-vitation, Heena!"

Thanks for accepting :)


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Alejandro wrote: "Thanks for the friend-vite!

Happy reading!"


Pleasure! Have a great day :)


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Derek wrote: "It's very nice to meet you, Heena. :) Thanks for the friend invite. Music fanatic, dog lover....hey! We're two of a kind. :)"

Hi Derek, looks like it! Nice to meet you too :)


Nicole~ Thanks for the friend-vitation, Heena!


Alejandro Thanks for the friend-vite!

Happy reading!


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Hi Antigoni, thanks for accepting :)


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Thanks a lot Wanda. Likewise! :)


Antigoni Hello Heena, thanks for the friend request!


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Wanda Pedersen Hello Heena and thank you for the friend invite! I look forward to discussing books with you.


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Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi Thanks for accepting, Sophia!
It's great to be connected with you :)
Keep in touch :D


Sophia Thank you for the friend request, Heena!


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