About the book
“Snippets- some stories short” is a captivating jumble of simple real-like incidents that often escape our attention. The author has delicately drawn out such instances and fictionalized them with a fluidity that keeps the reader absorbed and instinctively flipping pages from one story to the other. Each story has a different hue, flavor and context wherein those interested in variety would find engrossing variegated mix wrapped in one cover. Yet the underlying theme is constant and about human sensibilities, frailty, subtle emotions, common fears, superstitions, faith, flaws and fragility. One may get confronted with commonplace happenings that would otherwise appear innocuous but could be speaking of embedded hierarchies, prejudices and stereotypes that we often take for granted. Then, certain unbelieving instances could catch one unawares that would revive your faith in some supreme power beyond. It makes us understand how experiences mould us in time. Simultaneously, making us realize how everything at the macro level merges into oneness of being - be it be different races of mankind, different religions and castes in India, different colours of a rainbow and so on; all artificial and mortal differences eventually even out.
The language used encapsulates the essence of the moment engaging the reader in flow of its simplicity and content. This short story collection specially suits fiction lovers with busy schedules and younger multitasking generation with constricting attention span. A happy reading and a tête-à-tête with latent realities of life.
About the author
Jasdeep Singh is a bureaucrat and a writer. He is a member of Indian Revenue Service since 1993. Presently posted as Commissioner, international taxation at Chennai and is also special advisor to Swaziland as part of a joint initiative of OECD and UNDP called Tax Inspectors without borders (TIWB). He contributes to departmental publications, journals and newspapers. However his heart beats for his passion for literature, societal issues and related matters. He likes to explore both the physical world and human psyche as a keen observer, often unraveling fresh perspectives. He has the knack of observing even common subjects from unexplored points of view that bursts stereotypes. All that translates into his crisp short stories that may surprise , make one introspect, shake some myths or revive faith or may even tickle the funny bone. He has a sense to fathom human sensibilities, is compassionate and emotes suitably to strike a chord with readers. Other than reading and writing fiction and on social issues, his other interests include poetry, travelling, sports and music.
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