by Susan Jagannath | Nov 25, 2025 | Adventures, Books, Camino, Churches, Faith, Places, Spain, Travel, trekking, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
If you’re planning to walk the Camino de Invierno, you’ll want to look beyond the main markers to discover the unique experiences that make this route special. Scattered along the path are historic sites, artistic surprises, and spiritual corners that reveal the...
by Susan Jagannath | Oct 18, 2025 | Adventures, Bestsellers, Books, Himalayan Challenge, Himalayas, Places, Travel, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
Five unforgettable days in the Himalayas From September 27 to October 2, 2025, writers from around the world gathered on a ridge in the Himalayas for an extraordinary experience — the Himalayan Writing Retreat 2025, hosted by bestselling author and writing mentor...
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 | 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...
