Discover how CatManDew LABS and Purple Durian Tours unite in Kathmandu to redefine cultural exploration and creative expression, fostering a groundbreaking partnership that celebrates diversity and innovation in Nepal.

Approaching my 40th year, my life's journey—"born in America, made in China, dead in Doha, and reincarnated in Kathmandu"—reflects a series of profound transformations. From the formative experiences in China that shaped my early adulthood to the restrictive atmosphere of Doha, and ultimately to the vibrant rebirth in Kathmandu, each chapter has been a crucible of change. This narrative traverses continents and cultures, echoing the complexity and richness of embracing diversity, akin to my fondness for durian, a fruit whose divisive nature belies its rewarding depth. This essay is an invitation to explore the multifaceted chapters of our lives, prompting reflection on the unique amalgam of experiences that define us.

In the grand foundry of imagination, the base elements of Hemingway's terseness, Chandler's tenacity, and Bukowski's raw fervour, when alloyed with my distinctive voice, promise to forge something altogether fresh. AI-powered writing aids like Sudowrite and ChatGPT aren't mere tools; they're partners in the creative process, offering a sandbox for bold exploration and daring experiments. With these tools, I'm armed with the ability to blend the old and the new, the known and the unknown, into a style that's unmistakably my own.

My exploration of Sanskrit and AI has unveiled the immense potential of harnessing Sanskrit's complexity to propel advancements in AI-generated typography. By addressing the unique challenges of Sanskrit's intricate structure, we can enhance AI's ability to generate accurate, functional, and visually appealing typography across various languages and scripts.

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Why The Best American Travel Writing 2000 are brilliant travel essays that make you nostalgic for the ghosts of travels past.

“Through stories of adventure, laughter and even horror, editor Bill Bryson and series editor Jason Wilson meticulously weave a tale of what travel was like at the turn of the century.”

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An adventure to Khanikhola & Dhikure, where I participated in Vijayadashami. Known as a time when family members get together on the tenth day of Dashain to give one another tikas, a red dot that is a mixture of rice, yoghurt and powdered red vermilion. The tika is a bright crimson preparation that you dab on a younger relative's forehead to bless their well-being for the upcoming year. The colour symbolises the blood that ties the family together.

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Why Draft No. 4 should be required reading for any creative fiction writer.

“John McPhee has arguably questioned my belief in the genre I’ve chosen, and my work couldn’t be better. His “creative nonfiction” tells us that what might be best is not by making something up but by making the most of what we have.”

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Why Writing Fiction is the best book, I’ve read on narrative craft so far.

“Literally, my bible for writing anything fiction. Janet Burroway’s intellect is that she makes it easy to understand where we as writers fail and just how manageable it is to transform a sentence into something brilliant.”