Influencers: Challenges. And An Opportunity.
It is the easiest of times, and the most difficult of times to be an influencer.
Stories With Ajay Jain
I tell stories. Mostly in my books. The written word and photographs. Will share nuggets here. And also about my life as a writer. (P.S. I also founded a bookstore – Kunzum!) Subscription (to weekly newsletter) not mandatory to browse stories on the web.
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Every Writer (Including Aspiring Ones) Should Watch Finding Forrester | #WriteNotes
I had been looking out for this movie, and it is finally on Netflix.
Give Teachers the Dignity They Deserve
By Keeping Parents Away
Julley: Greetings From Ladakh
Ladakh means ‘land of high passes.’ But it is a metaphor for much more.
The Process of Writing Charlie’s Boys
For the curious, and for those aspiring to write their next book, let me share how I researched and wrote Charlie’s Boys. Of course, each author follows their own process, and it might differ for each book.
Charlie’s Boys was 50 Years in the Making
I am often asked how long it took me to write Charlie’s Boys.
The Shape of 2026 – It’s Not About Resolutions
It’s the new year – I will not make (brittle) resolutions but shall strive for the following:
Charlie’s Boys Had to Be Out in 2025
I wanted Charlie’s Boys out this calendar year.
I Chose the Creative Path at 31
Let me tell you a story.
Startup Idea: Media That Moves the Needle for Books
Oprah only has to mention that she slept with a certain book under her pillow, and hundreds of thousands of copies of that title are likely sell within hours or days.
How Did I Get Into Reading?
During a media interview recently, I was asked how I got into reading – and if I had advice for those who want to.
Dear Author: Please Don’t Force Your Books for Free Upon People
Do you give your books away for free to people?
Conversing With His Holiness the Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa | Ladakh
Can one lead a life of peace even when pursuing material needs in a fiercely competitive world?
What Does Zarina Want? | Ladakh
Stop at any village in Ladakh and children appear out of nowhere. Like they did at the village nestled in the shadow of the Nun-Kun twin peaks, near Kargil.
Seeking Sacred Water In A Cave | Ladakh
Why did so many gompas start out as caves?
Wrestlers of Ghitorni | INDIANS
What’s going to happen here?
No Needles in the Haystick Around Pang | Ladakh
When Jack climbed his beanstalk, did he meet the giant in Pang?
The Apricot Man | Ladakh
There he was, hunched over by the Leh - Batalik highway near Biamah.
The Smile of the Mishmi Tribal Woman | INDIANS
This Mishmi lady’s smiles could launch a thousand brands were the advertising industry to discover her.
Running Away From Home to Become a Nun | Ladakh
It’s not uncommon for Ladakhi girls in their early teens to run away from home to join a Buddhist nunnery.