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Monica [Mo-NEE-ka] Pradhan ...Monica [Mo-NEE-ka] Pradhan Caltabiano @MonicaMcLean MouthShut Verified Member

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I'm a dreamer and an idealist at heart (typical Pisces), so it's no wonder I'm a sucker for a good love story and a happy ending...in truth or fiction. Soon after I sold my first novel, I ditched my chic power suits for a dream job that offers such perks as: pajama dress code, thirty-second commute, and a boss that understands me perfectly (me). I'm a first generation American of Indian descent (my parents were both born and raised in Mumbai and emigrated to the U.S. in the 1960s). I've moved around the U.S. map a lot (10 states in 10 years). As a result, I have experienced many different American sub-cultures and have a heightened awareness of generalizations / stereotypes. I've loved almost every place I've lived. For me, it's always about the people, and I'm very good at sifting through rubble to find gold. The Internet makes the world a very small place, helps me connect and stay in touch with my ''far-away friends,'' and affirms my belief that human beings from all walks of life have more in common than not. What else? Happily married. No kids, no pets, 2 struggling plants. ---------------------------------------- Commonly asked Q&A in M2M: Q: Any tips on publishing? A: I highly recommend Writer's Digest, for much better tips and resources (excellent reference books) than I could ever provide! See http://www.writersdigest.com Q: Where can I get your books? A: The books have come and gone from the bookstores (the shelf-life of bread). You can still get new/used copies from on-line booksellers such as Amazon. See http://www.amazon.com . I'm a former business professional (a stockbroker after undergrad and a management consultant after grad school) turned romance novelist. I love people, books, movies, music, food (consuming--not cooking), and investments. My latest passion is a centre for underprivileged (street) children in Mumbai (Aseema in Bandra-West) that I first learned about from an article in an on-line newspaper. Thanks (again) to the wonders of the Internet, I helped them build up their library from the other side of the world. I ordered books in the West, and <poof> they appear in the East like magic! Great fun, and a cause near and dear to my heart. I welcome any children's book reviews / recommendations! :)

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Reviewed Writing Reviews on MouthShut

What a great site!

Mar 07, 2003 10:19 PM | 1545 Views

(Updated Mar 08, 2003 12:30 AM)

Two months into my regular visits to this site, I'm starting to get.opinionated.:) First off, what a great site! The reviews have broadened my horizons, stretch...read more

Reviewed Jeena Sirf Mere Liye

And the definition of candyfloss is...?

Jan 07, 2003 04:52 AM | 7231 Views

(Updated Feb 26, 2003 03:39 AM)

Do you remember your first kiss? Your first romance? If the person is no longer in your life, do you ever wonder what happened to him/her? Have you ever wondere...read more

Reviewed Monsoon Wedding

From the Outside Looking In...

Jan 05, 2003 09:42 AM | 6079 Views

(Updated Mar 08, 2003 09:37 PM)

Monsoon Wedding was my first Hindi movie. By the time I heard about it, it had already come and gone from American theatres. It played mostly in major cities in...read more

Reviewed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Better if you've read the book

Dec 31, 2002 06:06 AM | 2863 Views

(Updated Mar 06, 2003 11:41 PM)

(NOTE: This was my first MouthShut review, and I didn't have the hang of it yet.) I may be the only literate person who has as yet to read the Harry Potter book...read more

Reviewed Beautiful Homes Service

Asian Paints Beautiful Homes Service

By: tulikaachaudhary Feb 25, 2025 11:41 AM | 2104 Views

(Updated 02/25/2025)

Detailed Review of Asian Paints Beautiful Homes. Asian Paints' venture into home interiors and renovations is at best at amateur level. They lack the necessary ...read more