About Phoenix in Flames by Rachna Singh
‘Phoenix In Flames’ is a book dedicated to all ordinary women, who with their defiant resilience and fortitude become heroic and extraordinary. Sana, Sahar, Malini, Mrityunjai, Utkarsha and other female protagonists grapple with their personal demons and tragedies. Some arise rejuvenated and reborn like the Phoenix, others perish, consumed by their own torment. Although from different echelons of society, these women are soul sisters as they are united in their grief and also their ability to face the adversities of life with a smile.
Will the irreparable loss of her son push Malini to the brink of a numbing emptiness, or will she be reborn as the nurturer of all? Will Sana break through the dark clouds of an impending tragedy or will she perish in the flames of her anguish, never to rise again? Will Sahar be able to fight the desire for self- annihilation triggered by an incestuous relationship? Will the scars left by Farhan on Kudrat’s psyche heal? The readers will find the answers to these questions as they traverse the dark landscape of emotional tales of tormented souls.
In weaving together the stories of these women, Singh also dwells upon the treatment of women in our society today. Sahar is disregarded by her father as she is a girl and is forced into marriage with a man old enough to be her father. Safeena is given up by her parents for adoption as she is a girl. Kudrat becomes the victim of domestic and psychological violence in an apparently progressive urban household.
Rachna Singh with emotional fervour and heart-wrenching empathy weaves stories that seamlessly connect and find an echo in the lives of all women. The stories at times elicit a smile as ordinary women scale extraordinary heights. At other times they leave you misty-eyed at the tragic turn of events.
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Author Bio:
Rachna Singh is a writer and a former civil servant, based in India. With a masters and MPhil degree in English Literature and three gold medals for academic excellence under her belt, Singh was awarded scholarship by the Indian government to pursue a doctorate degree at Cambridge University. However, a whimsical fate, beckoned and Singh joined the Indian Revenue Service in 1991. But the call of the Muse was so strong that after 30 years of dedicated service as a Taxwoman, she put in her papers to pursue her passion for writing.
Singh started her journey as a writer with books on financial issues and non-fiction (Penny Panache, 2016, Myriad Musings, 2016, Financial Felicity, 2017 & Bitcoin Saga, 2019). But her first love was literature, so she turned to fiction with her book ‘Phoenix in Flames, (2024). She has also edited a poetry anthology, The Repertoire, a short story anthology, The Collectibles and 2 poetry chap books. She is the founding editor of an international literary & Art e-magazine called The Wise Owl, which nurtures a global community of poets, writers & artists. Singh has been attending prestigious literary festivals in India. She also conducts sessions & creative writing workshops at local colleges with the objective of inculcating a love for literature among the younger generation. She also writes regularly for national dailies in India. Her poetry/articles have also been published in a Pittsburg-based Magazine Setu, Atlanta-based Khabar & Poetica Review