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ANGEL RAYS By Catherina Moss OLD MAN JOSHI By Rudy OtterTHE CAT AND THE ‘FIDDLE’ by Bob FrancisEDITORIAL
These narrative stories are written in the distinct, everyday voice and language
of Anglo Indians shaped within India: the ‘return’ to the ‘home’ from ‘abroad’,
the local places and people, the quirks of character, the morals inherent in the tales.
What are the creative influences on writers who imagine stories like these?
What literature are Anglo-Indians reading now? Who would they like to be readers of their work? Catherina Moss writes from Kolkata, Bihar, Jharkhand, about the return of Mildred
to her hometown Ranchi. Rudy Otter from Mumbai, introduces Anglo-Indian characters as
well as a non-Anglo Indian character within a moral tale. A regular contributor
to these sites, Rudy writes a fictitious short story about two Anglo-Indians in love.
But is the guy serious about marriage or is his mind preoccupied by one thing only?
And Bob Francis explores the hills and surroundings of Uttarakhand in his story
about Richard whose ‘tabby’ plays a major role in solving a mystery.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
I would be so grateful if Anglo Indians who write fiction and poetry
sent me some contributions.
Susan
Dhavle