'You're stuck with me for life!'

Some events on my trip to Ranthambore National Park many years ago inspired me to write my first novel ‘You’re stuck with me for life!’

Here are a few lines from the novel:

The canter, an open truck that can carry a little over a dozen tourists into the wildlife reserve, picks us up from the lobby of the hotel at around 6:30 am. There are a few tourists sitting in the vehicle already. As the canter leaves the hotel premises and picks up a bit of speed, I am truly thankful for the beanie-caps Amma made me pack for the trip. The winter morning wind is actually quite chilly. I put my hands inside the pockets of my jacket and take a deep breath.  Today is going to be better than yesterday. All is not lost. I can still go back to hiding behind my work back home. Ronit will forget about this trip soon enough.