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Archana Kapoor Nagpal is an internationally published author of four books. She often participates in the short story competitions, and her winning stories are now part of international anthologies. She has seen her short stories, poems and Haiku published in other anthologies as well She has also been actively involved in the editing, proofreading and book designing of various anthologies. You can read more about her writing career at the below link: https://www.facebook.com/archanaknagpal/

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Fourth of July

After a long list of submissions and acceptance of my Japanese poetry - it is time to get back to only writing to finish my latest project. I am channelising my all energies for this project. I have been told not to sit for more than 10 minutes ....(lol, is that really possible????) for any writer or a professional. Hmmmm...but thats the way I can handle my back else we have to get it operated.

In this Delhi trip I got my all reports checked once again. Like always the answer to my problem is 'no'. My disorder has no cure or treatment. It is assumed out of 10 cells in body - if 4 degenerate then also 2 cells at my age have the capacity to regenerate to strengthen the body. But for me they do not regenerate. So in short and simple words all 4 degenerate making my condition weaker year by year. It is like sun is gradually setting and after this night - there will be no morning for me ..LOL!!!

Somewhere science also failed. But one thing that can help me to move on - I still love my life and myself.

A Haiga written for my readers, friends and family in US.




Friday, July 4, 2014

Caribbean Kigo Kukai #51 (6th Place)

Caribbean Kigo Kukai #51 (6th Place)

Theme: 'splatter'

morning alarm --
splatter of rain drops
on my window 

Haiku © 29.06.2014

Votes: 09 points

http://wwwcaribbeankigokukai.blogspot.in/2014/06/ckk-51-results.html


Thanks for to all my haijin friends who voted for me :)

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

121 Haiga Contest

Yes it feels good as this was my first attemp in a Haiga Contest. Out of 47 submissions, 39 are selected and one is mine. To view and read all the Haiga, please visit the link below :

121 Haiga Contest



:)

Monday, June 30, 2014

My Haiku in Tamarind Magazine

It was a hectic day and the heat wave in Delhi is beyond my tolerance. I do miss Bangalore (:.

I just got an e-mail from the editor of Tamarind Magazine that my work is selected for the July #8 issue of Tamarind Magazine. A week ago I submitted my ku inspired by a painting on the website of Tamarind Journal. I am happy to see the printed version of the same.

summer greetings --
amidst cedar flowers
cockatoos find a home

Tamarind Magazine (issue #8), July 2014

You can read my ku on page no 8 at the below link.

http://issuu.com/marybarber2/docs/tamarind___8_-_final_32e3fbd3e33dc7


My work is also selected in following journals that schedules to be published in next two months -


  • Cattails
  • Daily Haiga (my first attempt at haiga and all three submissions are shortlisted :))
  • Gems Anthology
  • Brass Bell Online Haiku Journal


And yes a surprise for my haiku readers. I have got the intimation about the surprise but yet to be shared with all of you - as I am waiting for the link to go live.

Monday, June 23, 2014

What's New on my Art Blog ??

Please click the link below to see my latest painting. I am also making a larger version of the same painting :)

http://archanaartgallery.blogspot.in/2014/06/spring-equinox.html

Wishing you all a Happy Monday!


Thursday, June 19, 2014

Official Author Page on FB

Dear Readers -

Well I just created my official author page at the below link. If you have liked my writings during my journey of four years as an author and a poet, please like the page to get all my updates.

Here is the link for all of you - https://www.facebook.com/archanaknagpal

Keep reading me.

Cheers!

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Taj Mahal Review Volume 13 Published Me!!

Dear readers - 

It is a moment of proud to share that the volume 13 of Taj Mahal Review - an international literary journal dedicated to poetry and art has published my work. My ten haiku have been shortlisted and published among many international haijins, poets and authors. 



You can a grab a copy of my the journal using the below link. 


Enjoy FIFA Fever. Btw I am cheering for Italy <3

Happy Weekend!