The stories are like a large bouquet, tastefully decorated with myriad hues and encompassing in their bosom the fragrance of emotions that leave us with a warm and fuzzy feeling.

“Shit! This is the worst possible time to take a break,” I cursed under my breath as my thoughts homed in on the new client pitch in the coming week. “The timing is all f***** up,” I muttered as I mentally ran over the salient points that I wanted to pitch. My forehead furrowed. I arched my back to relieve the tightness. My neck felt stiff and I rolled my shoulders to work the suddenly sore muscles. But, that only brought momentary relief as always.

6th position at the 7th Bharat Award for Literature – International Short Story Contest

Dr Salil has an MD in Clinical Microbiology from Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital, Mumbai where she also worked as an Assistant Professor. A geographical move in 2018 let her take a much needed sabbatical and she decided to pursue a childhood passion – to be a writer. She has recently completed year-long, full time Masters in Fine Arts (Creative Writing) from Hong Kong University.

The Orange flower awards, instituted by women's web are awarded annually on writing for various categories. 

The Orange flower awards, instituted by women's web are awarded annually on writing for various categories. 

  Chrysanthemum Chronicles is an international literary magazine that publishes poetry, prose, short stories, literary fiction, articles, illustrations, artwork or anything eclectic. Chrysanthemum Chronicles is also a Publishing House that homage works of fiction, prose, literary fiction and short stories.

  Chrysanthemum Chronicles is an international literary magazine that publishes poetry, prose, short stories, literary fiction, articles, illustrations, artwork or anything eclectic. Chrysanthemum Chronicles is also a Publishing House that homage works of fiction, prose, literary fiction and short stories.