Growing up in Melbourne, Australia, my early years were marked by the excitement of having rabbits as pets. Although my memories are a bit hazy, my older brother, three years older than me, recalls them vividly. These early encounters with animals sparked my...

When writing Ratnapped, I needed a way to stop the train. Initially, I thought of using a balloon flying by to distract the two rats, causing the train to stop. But that idea didn't make much sense—a balloon would either pop or float away. I needed something more...

As a child, my twin sister and I took great joy in collecting stickers, curating what we believed to be the cutest and shiniest collection around. I remember how our mother would always manage to give us Australian one and two-dollar coins so we could purchase more...

As children, my family and I moved back and forth across Australia several times, traveling between Melbourne and Queensland. Each journey felt like an adventure — driving through the Outback, marveling at kangaroos, koalas, and wombats along the way. While Queensland...

When I moved to New York, I was driven to leave a lasting mark on the world. I wasn’t sure what form that would take, but I immersed myself in learning new skills and meeting people from diverse backgrounds, including various religions, atheists, and ethnic groups. My...

After publishing the first edition of Ratnapped, I took a bold step and contacted Pixar and Disney, hoping they might consider adapting my children’s book into a film. To my surprise, both companies declined. Along with their courteous rejection letters, they advised...

Writing Ratnapped was a therapeutic journey, born during a challenging time. Creating this book allowed me to transform pieces of my life into something positive, with the primary goal of crafting a story that children could enjoy and find relatable through each...

Creating Ratnapped was a journey driven by the relentless pursuit of excellence. The question is, when do you stop editing? I’m always finding little things I’d tweak if I could. The first edition taught me the importance of thorough editing—it wasn’t...

When I first moved to New York, I lacked confidence, shaped by a conservative upbringing. With the support of my family, I decided to take the leap. After a year or two, I immersed myself in the city’s vibrant activities—meet-ups, Toastmasters, improv classes, Aerial...

When I first launched Ratnapped, I made some blunders, but think of them as valuable lessons. Instead of letting those early copies gather dust, I decided to spread the joy! I donated them to several hospitals in Connecticut and New York. I even handed out copies...

Growing up with four siblings, I had my fair share of arguments, but something amazing always happened—we’d forget our squabbles in seconds and dive back into play. This quick shift from anger to joy is a beautiful part of childhood, where forgiveness and fun come so...

Growing up, our home was always filled with a menagerie of pets and animals. We even had roosters and chickens; playing with baby chicks was a favorite pastime. One day, my father decided to bring some extra flair to our collection by purchasing an exotic rooster and...

One of my greatest joys is learning. I’m fortunate to work in a field where growth is constant, and every creative endeavor is an opportunity to expand my skills.To enhance my writing, I immersed myself in various resources—borrowing books from the library, analyzing...

When you delve into Ratnapped, I hope you fall in love with the characters and the storyline I’ve crafted. I also hope you find the villain intriguing. While writing, I learned a crucial lesson: it’s essential to like your villain. I struggled during my movie script...

When I set out to write Ratnapped, I wanted to create more than just a story—I aimed for an experience. To do this, I immersed myself in children's books, cartoons, and animated movies, analyzing scripts to master engaging dialogue. My goal was to make Ratnapped...

Hello, fellow adventurers! I’d love to take you on a journey behind the creation of Ratnapped, a story deeply inspired by my personal experiences, values, and love for adventure. Every twist and turn in my life has added color and depth to this whimsical tale, and I...