by Susan Jagannath | Aug 22, 2025 | AI, Bestsellers, Books, Writing
This template pack provides plug-and-play structures for your author website and book marketing content, crafted with Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) in mind. Customize them to feed AI systems with rich, contextual, and reader-focused information so that you can...
by Susan Jagannath | Aug 22, 2025 | AI, Bestsellers, Books, Writing
The AI revolution in publishing isn’t coming—it’s already here. Generative search engines and smart assistants are changing the way readers discover books. If you’re still optimizing your website for Google’s traditional search, you’re only halfway prepared. In my...
by Susan Jagannath | Aug 22, 2025 | AI, Bestsellers, Books, Writing
Authors, love it or hate it, the AI-driven revolution is here—and it’s changing the game for book discoverability. It’s vital that we don’t get left behind. I watched a podcast where Joanna Penn hosted Thomas Umstattd Jr., CEO of AuthorMedia.com and host...
by Susan Jagannath | Jun 17, 2025 | Bestsellers, Books, Self-publishing, Women, Writing
What I Expected I was as excited as a child at Christmas when Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp won the Booker Prize. Yeah, I was one of those kids who only looked for book-shaped presents from Santa. Having lived in Bangalore, the bustling heart of Karnataka, I thought —...
by Susan Jagannath | May 23, 2025 | Bestsellers, Books, Self-publishing, Women, Writing
I was thrilled when “Heart lamp” snagged the International Booker Prize—what an achievement for Banu Mushtak and a huge win for Kannada literature! I went looking for the International Booker Prize 2025 Heart Lamp a Kannada book now beautifully translated into...
by Susan Jagannath | Mar 19, 2025 | Adventures, Places, Travel
How did I end up driving from Goa to Bangalore by road? I mostly write about walks and hikes – so this journey was a change. I just got furious with the irrationally high airfares – the luxury car with a/c and a driver was less than half the cost of the...
by Susan Jagannath | Jan 31, 2025 | Adventures, Faith, Places, Travel, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
The tragic stampede prompted this guide on How to Stay Safe in a Crowd like the Kumbh Mela. The stampede at the Kumbh Mela is a stark reminder that while faith moves us, safety must guide us. Having been at the Kumbh just weeks ago, I felt the energy of the crowd, the...
by Susan Jagannath | Jan 31, 2025 | Adventures, Places, Travel, Women, Writing
They say there are no coincidences, but during my time at the Kumbh Mela, I encountered a series of events so serendipitous, they felt like something greater was at play. These moments reminded me of the interconnectedness of life and the quiet ways the divine seems...
by Susan Jagannath | Jan 30, 2025 | Adventures, Faith, Places, Travel
NOTE: For those concerned, I am safe – I was not at the Kumbh at the time of the stampede. Thanks for your concern. Just weeks ago, I stood at the banks of the Sangam with my friends, wrapped in the soft riverine mist and the sheer immensity of faith around us....
by Susan Jagannath | Jan 16, 2025 | Adventures, Places, Travel, trekking, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
Quite a few friends noticed I was at the Kumbh and asked for tips, so here is a pilgrim’s guide to the Kumbh Mela. For those who know me from the Camino, see my comparison of the two. pilgrimages, see my previous post. It’s a pilgrimage like no other—intense,...
