In this scandalous episode of the Booknerds Podcast we delve into the dark side of Casinos of Goa, gambling,dirty politics,ladyboys and much more featuring Anurag Tripathi's latest novel 'The Goa Gambit' published by Niyogi Books Join India's most reputed Book Podcaster Rohan Raj and author Anurag Tripathi as they speak about: ✍️ Anurag Tripathi's experience of learning writing from Oxford University 📚 The making of 'The Goa Gambit' and the interesting story of how a 2016 conversation with a villager on a plane enroute Goa instigated the book 👩 The dark reality of ladyboys 🗢How Anurag writes sensual scenes in his books 👨The characters of "The Goa Gambit' -a corrupt politician

• a ace poker player turned Casino owner/manager
• an 80s superstar who has gone bankrupt
• an acrimonious mistress

and many more 📓 This is a spoiler free podcast . Do read the book and share your review / experience Amazon link https://amzn.to/3MlbqMm About the book The Goa Gambit is set in the glamorous world of the casinos of Goa, where powerful politicians, famous celebrities, the ordinarily rich, even the hoi polloi with money to lose, and those with dreams of just making a fast buck all gather to play. There is glamour and high stakes and underlying menace in this fast-paced thriller, where a single roll of dice could win you an unimaginable fortune and a small misstep could cost you your life. About the author Anurag Tripathi is an accomplished professional and author with a diverse background. He is an alumnus of the Indian School of Business and has completed a course in Advanced Creative Writing from The University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education. Anurag is known for his keen observation of people and is a skilled storyteller, drawing inspiration from his extensive life experiences. In his earlier career, Anurag Tripathi served as an Investment Banker, where he led the retail equity business for a financial company in India. Despite his transition to writing, he has continued to actively invest in the Indian stock markets for the past 20 years. Anurag's debut novel focused on the art market in India and received a nomination for the Raymond Crossword Book Awards in 2017. He is a member of the Singapore Writer's Group and currently resides in the vibrant city of Singapore with his wife. Both share a passion for scuba diving, travel, and exploring lesser-known parts of the world. His second novel offers a fictionalized, candid portrayal of the financial advisory business in India, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at this industry.'The Goa Gambit' is his third novel. 😎 Subscribe to the Booknerds Podcast and let's tumble down the rabbit hole of books 📚 🎧India’s Most Reputed Book Podcast 🎙️200+ Eps 📚200K + Readers reached ✍️250+ Authors hosted globally www.podcast.booknerds.in 📌 Connect For Collaborations & Podcast Enquiries - marketing@booknerds.in

Always Squeezing Lemons | Taking Responsibility to Define Your Own Success | Kayla Logue X Booknerds Podcast In the podcast we discuss -understanding our purpose and defining success on our terms - unconventional choices - profound personal and professional growth and much more About the Book https://www.kaylalogue.com/book How do you define success? Does it authentically start with you? Most of us chase the illusion of perfection. We are so focused on checking off other people's boxes that we forget to check our own. We struggle with understanding our purpose and defining success on our terms, because we are afraid of judgment and disappointment. We seek validation, but end up feeling lost. And we don't understand why we haven't achieved what we thought we would achieve by living the life the way we thought we should. We think: why did life throw me a big bag of lemons? Kayla Logue's Always Squeezing Lemons begs readers to ask themselves: Who am I? What do I want? Who do I want to become? The riveting narrative encapsulates her journey of profound personal and professional growth and unfolds against a backdrop of unconventional choices—leaving her "picture-perfect," predictable life for one of boundless uncertainty. Always Squeezing Lemons is more than a book. It's a guide to help you define what success means to you, with "lemon drops" and journal prompts at the end of each chapter, so you can turn any lemon thrown your way into a refreshing glass of delicious lemonade. It's time to discover the genuine key to success—yours. About the author Kayla is on a mission to help individuals sculpt their own destinies and redefine success. Kayla Logue an Author, Non-Profit Founder, Personal Development Expert, Motivational Speaker, and Luxury Property Specialist. She is the author of Always Squeezing Lemons, about taking responsibility to define your own success. The riveting narrative encapsulates her journey of profound personal and professional growth and unfolds against a backdrop of unconventional choices—leaving her “picture-perfect,” predictable life for one of boundless uncertainty. Kayla believes in radical self-accountability and showing up as the best version of yourself so you can then do the same for others. She has taken her message even further and is a founder and CEO of the non-profit, Move Into Words. MIW's mission is to create an environment advocating sustainable habits towards mental and physical health and help provide opportunities for young professionals to thrive. Kayla has been a top producer for one of the largest land development groups in the southeast for her full three years with the company, starting in February of 2021. Claiming the title as #1 in 2022 and hitting the seven-figure mark with the company in 2023. Kayla travels to businesses and Universities to share her message and practical skills for defining individual success through speaking engagements and workshops. She soon will have virtual coaching opportunities available.

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