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For A to Z challenge this year, I have chosen to feature the “Authors of Razzmatazz” as it has always been a desire to not just interview the authors on my YouTube channel but also write about them. The idea is to feature as many authors I can, however, it won’t be possible to include them all. You can watch all the 100 episodes on my channel anytime.
“Razzmatazz with Rashi” is a YouTube show that gives a platform to the authors to introduce their books and share their writing journey. A book is a dream and on this platform we celebrate that journey of hard work and dedication. The show is the winner of the Global Book Community Awards 2020. It has become a trusted platform for authors and running successfully with four seasons and more than hundred episodes so far.
In today’s post we have ‘Broken and Beautiful’ by Priyanka Joshi.
It’s always a pleasure to have Priyanka on my show. She was one of the winners of the very first season and has been a constant support and encouragement throughout. You would enjoy listening to the very friendly and casual chit chat we always have with each other in the episodes. Sharing the latest episode here. You will also find the links to all her books and social media in the description of the video.
Here’s a brief about this fabulous author of razzmatazz and her amazing books.
Priyanka Joshi is an author, poet, a mental health blogger and founder of Sanity Daily, who grew up in Indore, is a writer by profession who believes that pen is a very powerful tool if used effectively. She uses the power of her pen to raise her voice on a very sensitive subject like Mental Health. For the last few years, she has written countless articles on this subject. Through her work, she wants to spread awareness towards mental illness in society and in this effort, after Master in Business Administration, she got some education in psychology to get a better understanding of mental health.
Reading and writing poems is her passion and writing also gives hope for a better tomorrow. Priyanka wrote a self-help ebook on mental health which is available for free on her website and has authored four books till now including “26 ‘Days and 26 Ways for a happier you,” ”Ardhaviram” “Broken and Beautiful” and a contributor to “Women are Roses.”
She is listed under the top 75 mental health bloggers; she is on a mission to spread mental health awareness and help her readers prioritize their mental health. A SHEROES champion, Amazon approved Influencer, social influencer, poetess, and mother. She is also a certified NLP and Mindfulness practitioner. Featured among the top bloggers on multiple platforms and at esteemed platforms like SHEROES, YourStory, Women’s Web, Different truths, Eat My News, Sharing Stories, Humans of Community, People of India, Desh Ka Gourav, Humans of Community, Health Heroes of Bombay and Youth ki Awaaz. She has been recognized as a SHEROES champion, where she tries to inspire thousands of women.
About the Books
“Broken and Beautiful”
Priyanka says poetries are cathartic to her, this book is a collection of 36 English poems, written over a span of 3 years, portraying the perils of holding on, letting go and all the things in between, things no one talks about. Writing gives hope and poems adds expression to the feelings and emotions.
This beautiful book has received wonderful reviews like the one here – “Broken and beautiful” has impressive and beautiful poems, I just kept reading them one after another in a rhythm. The poems do justice to the title of the book, broken is beautiful. The Poet gives a unique perspective for us to look at a broken heart, broken dreams, letting go, and many other such perils otherwise no one talks about. My favorite poems are, “In between” and “All I have is today” and “ I choose me” among many others. I recommend the book to everyone who wants a good read with a flow of beautiful, deep and fresh poems. The poet, being a mental health blogger , has written poems that are right from the heart and you can feel the poet’s emotion while reading each poem. I could relate with the emotions while reading the poems and the words used by the poet in her poems are remarkable. The handmade drawings included in the book are artistic and in sync with the theme of the poems.”
“Ardhaviram”
Her book “Ardhaviram” too has compelled reviewers to speak about it at length, just like this review – “I have been following the author’s work for quite some time now and even then, this book came as a surprise to me. Priyanka has penned her journey, moments, and struggles so beautifully that the reader feels a part of it. There is no escape from reality as her style of poetry is raw and hard-hitting. You will get to enjoy different moods and flavours throughout which also happens to be her USP. An explicitly expressive and master of melancholy, Priyanka has compiled the best of the best from her treasure of creative works this time. There is no way you can miss grabbing a copy right away and set the mood for an introspective weekend. 26 fantastic pieces of poetry spanning over 70 pages, she starts on a humble note wherein she denies being a writer but a firm voice. She takes us through the most common human emotions portrayed worldwide and the array of external and internal doubts. She displays the courage to speak about her struggles with the same ease as she does about her doubts and lost surroundings at times. The best part is the balance she has created between everything pulling her down and her quest to counterbalance those forces and stay afloat. Ardhaviram might seem like another poetic publication, but believe me, it has a plethora of tastes and learnings imbibed in it. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every poem and connected with the simplicity of writing and unadulterated thoughts laid bare.”
If you have read any of her books or have watched her episode on my channel, don’t forget to comment below.
Stay tuned for the next lovely author.
This post is a part of #BlogchatterA2Z 2023.
“Sanity Daily” sounds good. Will listen to the interview over on YouTube.
Ronel visiting for B:
My Languishing TBR: B
Birds of Faerie
Yes, you must 🙂 Thank you
Priyanka is such an inspiration. Enjoyed reading about her journey.
She is and I love to have her on my show every time 🙂
This is such a heart-warming surprise,, Rashi, thank you so much. You have made it look all so beautiful, I am so grateful 🙂
Thank you and am so happy you liked it 🙂
I love this series. I’m going to find many authors and books to add to my TBR list. Thank you for this!
Yes, absolutely. Glad you are enjoying the series 🙂
Sounds like an interesting read.
No wonder!