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Gawri Manecuta

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in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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http://gawrimanecuta.com/

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Genre

Children's, Cookbooks, Art

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I'm a Canadian children's writer, author and self-publishing consultant. I hold readings and workshops at elementary schools. Occasionally, I hold seminars and workshops on self-publishing. My first publication is titled Bunica’s Tomatoes. I was born and raised in Malaysia of Indian and Polynesian decent and was brought up trilingual speaking Tamil, Malay and English.
I obtained my LL.B (Hons) from University of London, England and have a major in English Language. Presently, I'm pursuing my lifelong passion for writing and publishing children’s books through my publishing imprint Mirwag Inc.

My family and I immigrated to Canada when my husband’s firm transferred him here fifteen years ago. I reside in Oakville, Ontario with my husband and c I'm a Canadian children's writer, author and self-publishing consultant. I hold readings and workshops at elementary schools. Occasionally, I hold seminars and workshops on self-publishing. My first publication is titled Bunica’s Tomatoes. I was born and raised in Malaysia of Indian and Polynesian decent and was brought up trilingual speaking Tamil, Malay and English.
I obtained my LL.B (Hons) from University of London, England and have a major in English Language. Presently, I'm pursuing my lifelong passion for writing and publishing children’s books through my publishing imprint Mirwag Inc.

My family and I immigrated to Canada when my husband’s firm transferred him here fifteen years ago. I reside in Oakville, Ontario with my husband and children. I love to write, read, design, sketch, paint, cook, garden, travel, teach, bike, hike, creating something, and enjoy people and nature.

A word from the author:
“As a child I read endlessly Enid Blyton books, Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, The Hobbit, Lord Of The Rings and the classics. I started reading novels at age ten.
I read Treasure Island and The Goonies a million times. Must be something about discovering lost treasures. I love the smell and feel of a new book.
I concocted my own stories and sketched them out. Then I grew up, and with the demands of my parents, went to law school. The best thing about law school was the training of the mind, critical thinking, criminology, and questioning every decision. I worked a few years in corporate law and copyright. I married a great guy and raised my kids; I’m still doing it for family always comes first.
My passion to write children’s books grew stronger as I grew older.
I knew I had it in me, so I took the first steps. Each step has been a learning opportunity, with a valuable message embedded in every mistake I made.
Even though I wanted to be a writer and attend art school at fourteen, I’m glad I’m finally following my dreams.
If Colonel Sanders can do it at sixty-five… I have many good years ahead of me.”
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Chili oil; for a Malaysian girl like me… it goes on everything. On a good day I should have almost seven different hot chili concoctions in my fridge. Here’s how I do it. Ingredients: 5 star anises 3 tbsp szechuan peppercorns (do not use black peppercorns- it’s not the same) You’ll get the

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“I say, " Things happen for a good reason.”
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“I say, " Things happen for a good reason.”
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message 5: by Gawri

Sep 25, 2013 02:33PM

I can't teach someone to write excellent children's stories but I can inspire them to imagine great adventures seen through the eyes of a child.

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message 4: by Gawri

Sep 24, 2013 06:28AM

Creativity and Imagination are the true measures of a writer.

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message 3: by Gawri

Sep 22, 2013 10:26AM

Teresa Evans,
Such a remarkable first review of Bunica's Tomatoes on Goodreads.
The intended audience level for this book was 2-8 years, but I was pleasantly surprised when adults started to purchase this book for themselves as well. I am glad you liked it.

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message 2: by Gawri

Sep 20, 2013 11:02AM

Please forward any question on self-publishing to my website.
http://gawrimanecuta.com/
September 20 to October 20, 2013.
I'm having a "Best Question of the Month" book giveaway.
May the best question win.

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message 1: by Gawri

Sep 17, 2013 01:02PM

Congratulation to all the Goodreads book winners. You should be receiving Bunica's Tomatoes very shortly.

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