Fiction writing?

[Kalidas]

So I was at a book store yesterday and a certain book caught my eye. It was called "7 days to the sea a story about the Exodus" its a Christian story ( exodus talks about the Jews leaving Egypt ). Well this got me wondering are there any "modern renditions" on Hindu stories or myths? Or maybe more in depth versions? Like I strayed reading the Devi Bhagavatam and it has some amazing stories but there all so short. I kinda wanted to take some stories and write I don't know maybe make short stories of already established Hindu stories? I enjoy writing as some of you may know from reading my prayer/song I wrote. Who knows maybe I can write y own myths one day(I dot know I'm not Rishi). Just wondering what you all think of this.

 

[Vinayaka]

So I was at a book store yesterday and a certain book caught my eye. It was called "7 days to the sea a story about the Exodus" its a Christian story ( exodus talks about the Jews leaving Egypt ). Well this got me wondering are there any "modern renditions" on Hindu stories or myths? Or maybe more in depth versions? Like I strayed reading the Devi Bhagavatam and it has some amazing stories but there all so short. I kinda wanted to take some stories and write I don't know maybe make short stories of already established Hindu stories? I enjoy writing as some of you may know from reading my prayer/song I wrote. Who knows maybe I can write y own myths one day(I dot know I'm not Rishi). Just wondering what you all think of this.

There is a definite need for modern Hindu fiction. If you come up with something good, I'd definitely help you edit.

 

[Kalidas]

There is a definite need for modern Hindu fiction. If you come up with something good, I'd definitely help you edit.

Careful what you ask for, I will take you up on that offer lol

Now the next question is do I take the old stories and write more about them(like adding an actual plot and character development) if so should I keep them in their era with modern language an maybe apply it to problems of today. Do I transplant the stories into e modern era.

If not do I make brand new stories all together.

Maybe all of the above? Yeah why settle with just one lol

 

[Vinayaka]

Careful what you ask for, I will take you up on that offer lol
Now the next question is do I take the old stories and write more about them(like adding an actual plot and character development) if so should I keep them in their era with modern language an maybe apply it to problems of today. Do I transplant the stories into e modern era.
If not do I make brand new stories all together.
Maybe all of the above? Yeah why settle with just one lol

I'm already involved in a project, as a writer, editor, collaborator, reviewer. Let me tell you the writing business is a tough business. Writing itself is fun, it's the rest of it ... editing, re-writing, starting completely over, etc. that's where the tough stuff comes in. I have a 300 word weekly humour/insight column. Even that is tough. So please don't get your hopes up. But yeah, when you do get something done, send me some. But don't be surprised if I'm a bit harsh too.

I'm not sure how some traditional Hindus would react to modernising the puranas or other stories.

 

[bp789]

I haven't read any of these actually, but I remember finding a few examples online.

This one is Shiva trilogy by Amish Tripathi. The trilogy is based on the idea that the Hindu Gods were originally humans who became Gods through their deeds. Although many there are many Hindu figures as characters in the books, some of their characteristics and personality traits are changed in the books. In the first book, Shiva is originally a Tibetan tribal who helps the Meluhans in their war against the Chandravanshis, who allied with the Nagas. The first book is The Immortals of Meluha, the second is The Secret of the Nagas, and the third is The Oath of the Vayaputras. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Immortals_of_Meluha

Another one is Ramayan 3392 AD by Shamik Dasgupta and Abhishek Shukla. This isn't a novel, but a comic book series. It's a retelling of the Ramayana, but it takes place in a post-apocalyptic futuristic setting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramayan_3392_A.D.

The last one I know of is Ravanayan by Vijayendra Mohanty and Vivek Goel. This is also a comic book series based on the Ramayana, but the main protagonist here is Ravana, who is actually an antagonist in the Ramayana, and Rama isn't even mentioned in the Ravanayan until after half the series is over. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravanayan

 

[ShivaFan]

Namaste.

I do enjoy reading such books. One of my favorite "non-religious" authors is Dominique Lapierre, his are historical in nature and engaging to read in style.

I would like an historical novel that includes the Devas and Devi as part of the story. Imagine an historical novel, for example, set in the times of the Salem witch trials, one of the accused had an old deck of tarot cards from India with the various Puranic and Vedic depictions of Devatas on the cards. Later Ganesh sets in and helps save the "witch" who then sails to Florida and becoming a mother figure for some American Indians they build a temple that is then discovered in 2014 by some archeologist.

Sounds stupid, but that's what I like in novels, action and adventure, history, and Hinduism.

Om Namah Sivaya

 

[Kalidas]

I'm already involved in a project, as a writer, editor, collaborator, reviewer. Let me tell you the writing business is a tough business. Writing itself is fun, it's the rest of it ... editing, re-writing, starting completely over, etc. that's where the tough stuff comes in. I have a 300 word weekly humour/insight column. Even that is tough. So please don't get your hopes up. But yeah, when you do get something done, send me some. But don't be surprised if I'm a bit harsh too.

I'm not sure how some traditional Hindus would react to modernising the puranas or other stories.

Oh I am well aware of the complicated process of writing, VERY well aware. Part o the reasons I wan to be a teacher so I can have job while I write.

Hhmmm well I have an idea already I can start and send it to you. If you think its "offensive" or what ever let me know. Hmmm harsh? I don't mind being told the truth just don't be mean to me okay.