Meenu has been associated with writing for the last 33 years now.
Her journey as a writer began when she was in school. She wrote her first poem – THE ORPHAN CHILD in class VII.
Her work has appeared in national magazines and newspapers when she was working as a Copywriter with various advertising agencies. Meenu won a special mention in the Gentleman Public Service Advertising Award- 1993 for her campaign on AIDS Awareness while working for Saatchi & Saatchi, New Delhi.
Meenu’s articles have appeared in Times of India, Gurgaon edition as well. Many short stories and poems of hers have been posted on the net and she won the 3rd prize in a writing competition, organized by an Australian website –brightlightmultimedia.com for her poem- “Mother and Child”
Her first novel- Lilacs bloom in my backyard was published in 2008 by Rupa Publications.
Sunlit Hearts, her second novel published by Vitasta was received very well by both men & women alike.
Meenu has also penned down four poetry books- Sounds of desire; I drank the moon; Dreamlit Nights & The Moonlit Lake.
Her articles have also appeared on http://www.yourtango.com/experts/meenuthewriter related to dating, sex, marital issues, parenting & spiritual empowerment.
Author of 7 books, Romance Writer, Poet, Blogger, Editor, Certified Archetypal Consultant, Certified NLP Practitioner, Intuitive/Healer, Certified Angel Card Reader, Tarot card reader, Meenu inspires and empowers her clients to create, grow and deepen an enriching relationship with self & others. She combines her varied expertise gathered from her life experiences, healing modalities learned over time, with her writing experience of 33 years and counseling many distressed souls over many years to work as a Spiritual Director and Lightworker. Empowering souls and showing them the light through written and spoken word is her soul’s calling.
She feels that her varied experiences have given her deep insights into human nature as well as the tenacity, courage, fearlessness, and restlessness to aim high. It has also imparted in her an intimate understanding of the frailty of emotions and encouraged her to be an out–of–the–box thinker and push the limits of her imagination, which is an essential trait for a writer.
Meenu’s work and experience have certainly sharpened her capacity to visualize and taught her to be a good listener along with being acutely aware of the environment around her.
Notes to the Beloved, represented by The Book Bakers and published by Locksley Hall Publishing is her 7th book.
The book is inspired by her own life and experiences and is an expression of the narrator’s inner struggles to understand & gain insights into her erotic, passionate relationship with her beloved against the backdrop of the Covid 19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown and social distancing that throws light on the unresolved issues of her intimate life.
The book is an authentic, honest exploration of the sacred wound of true love against the backdrop of the collective wound of the pandemic.
Written as a cluster of musings, the author deconstructs the power dynamics of an erotic relationship, thru a raw, unfiltered narrative.
This genre-fluid book offers a slice of life where frailty of emotions comes into sharp focus. It’s a fierce attempt at self-restoration & self-preservation as one meanders thru a maze of pain, passion & confusion.
Penned as poetic prose, this brave, unapologetic book affirms to be a magic flying carpet for those who recognize intimacy as a sacred journey. Notes to the beloved promises to serve you on your voyage of truth & awakening as you navigate the labyrinths of your heartscape.
The publishing process for the book has been one of ease and grace for Meenu. Working with Suhail Mathur of THE BOOK BAKERS has been a delightful and empowering experience for the author and Suhail’s trust, belief, and faith in a book to find the right fit (read publisher) has been a special journey.
Locksley Hall Publishing left no stone unturned to present the book in a manner that befits its unique character and the whole vibe and feel of the book say it all.
She feels utterly blessed and is in gratitude for having found support & encouragement in her agent, Suhail Mathur, and her publisher, Locksley Hall Publishing who have both made the journey of publishing this book (which is very close to her heart and soul), very sacred.
