Kanika G

Biography

A physicist by training and a mother of 2 girls, I started writing to entertain my older daughter with stories, thus opening the flood gates on a suppressed passion. Today I have written over 40 children's stories and blogs on various parenting and feminist issues.

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Series

Nisha Ucchil Mystery Series
Nisha Ucchil, a science teacher living in suburban Mumbai, sometimes finds herself entangled in mysteries. With years of experience in working meticulously through tricky math and science problems, she finds that her logical and creative mind is well suited to detective work. Housing societies, with multiple high-rise buildings are a microcosm of the city itself, where people of disparate upbringing and outlook co-exist in close proximity, their interactions involving a delicate blend of co-operation and conflict. It is in this rich and complex environment, that Nisha usually tackles mysteries by peeling away layers of social prejudice to uncover startling truths.
The Only Suspect
Price: $0.99 USD.
Free Fall
Price: $0.99 USD.
Emerging Identity
Price: $0.99 USD.
Tania
This is a series of stories about the events, encounters and adventures in the life of a little girl named Tania. Tania is 4 years old and views the world with innocence, awe, curiosity and enthusiasm. The series also sees her slowly growing up.
Tania's Culinary Adventures
Recipe books for kids with an entertaining story to go with each recipe.

Books

The Blue Clue
Price: Free! Words: 6,640. Language: English. Published: January 26, 2024 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Inspector Tara tackles the mystery of the sudden appearance of a dead body of a man in the swimming pool of a posh, gated, suburban Mumbai housing society. This is a short story by Kanika G and Kinara Goyal.
Emerging Identity
Series: Nisha Ucchil Mystery Series, Book 3. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 41,400. Language: English. Published: November 6, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
A beautiful and vivacious artist with a volatile temper is murdered. Nisha, a middle aged science teacher with a talent for solving logical puzzles, helps Cherian, the police officer in charge of the case, peel away the layers of Maithili’s complicated life in their quest to find her murderer. But is logic effective in tackling a mystery involving a tangle of raging emotions? Read on to find out.
The Picture That Changed
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,960. Language: English. Published: November 13, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
The sleepy little town of Debron finds itself starring in a sensational murder trial that has captivated the nation. A story that began over a decade ago, after many twists of fate, culminates in a dramatic finish. Science and human nature conspire to reveal that there are no sharp divides, just very fuzzy, blurry lines, separating right and wrong. Read on to find out.
Tania's Midnight Adventure
Series: Tania, Book 37. Price: Free! Words: 7,310. Language: English. Published: July 18, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
An unexpected burst of torrential rain leaves Tania and her family stranded on a mountaintop during a trek. Unprepared for camping, they are forced to improvise. Tania’s curiosity leads her to explore a stone hut while everyone else is asleep. What she sees there, terrifies her. Read on to find out about the strange secrets of the mysterious stone hut. For ages 6 and above.
Tania Tells a Story
Series: Tania, Book 36. Price: Free! Words: 6,380. Language: English. Published: February 20, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
Tania writes a fantasy story inspired by a science article. Sonia’s journey on an emotional roller-coaster as Tania skillfully weaves the plot through curiosity, fear, relief, hope, excitement, anger and so much more, leaves her with a lot to think about. Tania’s dramatic narration, and the little discussions between the sisters add to the charm of this story.
Free Fall
Series: Nisha Ucchil Mystery Series, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 39,620. Language: English. Published: January 16, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
When a well-loved, young television actress living in a posh high-rise in Mumbai plunges to her death, the incident is shrouded in mystery. Who could possibly have murdered her and why? Nisha, a middle-aged science teacher with a penchant for puzzles peels away the misleading layers of social prejudice, to uncover a startling truth about the identity of the murderer.
The Only Suspect
Series: Nisha Ucchil Mystery Series, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 23,070. Language: English. Published: April 25, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Mystery & Detective
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
When there is a theft in a high-rise in an Indian city, there is just one type of suspect, the house-help. When a lot of cash disappears from the Desai household, their maid Reshma is arrested. Nisha, Reshma's long term employer, is convinced of her innocence. But can this nerdy science teacher solve the case? Nisha has to wade through various social prejudices in her quest for the truth.
Tania and the Mystery Smoker
Series: Tania, Book 35. Price: Free! Words: 5,050. Language: English. Published: January 7, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse
Sonia is burned by a cigarette butt that falls in to the balcony of her home. Tania is enraged. She is determined to find the person who hurt her little sister, and put a stop to their barbaric behavior by publicly humiliating them. But how will she catch the culprit? Read on to find out.
Second Innings
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,510. Language: English. Published: December 30, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Short stories
This short story is about a post-retirement romance. The best is yet to be. Read on to find out what adventure this couple embarks on in the sunset years of their lives.
Who's Afraid Of Karan Gulati?
Price: Free! Words: 3,180. Language: American English. Published: October 1, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Biographical
A short story about the transformation of an idealist by the cynical real world. Can he ever find his way back?
Tania Is Confused
Series: Tania, Book 34. Price: Free! Words: 4,970. Language: English. Published: August 6, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Visionary & metaphysical, Fiction » Children’s books » Concepts / General
With so many different religions, philosophies, theories and gods, Tania is utterly confused. Who or what is god? How does god affect her life? What does god want her to do? What does science have to say about god? The questions keep piling up. A discussion with Mama paves the way for a lifetime of exploration.
Tania Gets Lost
Series: Tania, Book 32. Price: Free! Words: 12,130. Language: American English. Published: December 19, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Fiction » Children’s books » Sports & Recreation / Camping & Outdoor Activities
Tania is growing up, and so is her thirst for adventure. After reading many books about kids solving mysteries and stumbling upon secret passages, Tania is craving an adventure of her own. But what happens when a fun adventure turns dangerous? Read on to find out.
Tania Get's A Shock
Series: Tania, Book 33. Price: Free! Words: 4,560. Language: English. Published: December 19, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Health & Daily Living / General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues
One day in school, nine-year-old Tania suddenly notices blood stains in her underwear. She realizes she is bleeding, and it won’t stop. Where is the blood coming from? Is she sick? What’s going to happen? Read on to find out!
Short And Super Short Stories For Teens
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 15,250. Language: English. Published: June 6, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Anthology
This book is a medley of romance, sci-fi, humour, social issues, fantasy, suspense and fun. It's a diverse collection of stories to satisfy the many complex hues of teenage emotion.
The Mysterious Uncle Uh-Oh
Price: Free! Words: 4,230. Language: English. Published: March 19, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Friendship
A grouchy old man moves in to a new neighbourhood. After he snaps at the kids there a few times, they are terrified of him. He doesn't talk to anyone and no one knows his name. Uh-oh! Here he comes. That is what the kids say every time they see him, and eventually they start calling him Uncle Uh-Oh. But who is this man and what's his story? Can the kids figure it out? Read on to find out.
Tania's Monsoon Adventure
Series: Tania, Book 30. Price: Free! Words: 4,450. Language: English. Published: December 7, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
(5.00 from 1 review)
Tania and her friends are on the way back from a school trip. It is pouring cats and dogs and the roads have started flooding. As the school bus crawls through a water logged street, the engine sputters and chokes and comes to a grinding halt. The kids are stranded. What will they do?
Princess Lemon & Her Yellow Shoes
Price: Free! Words: 2,400. Language: English. Published: November 7, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Lifestyles / City & Town Life
Kate has lots of shoes. She loves them all. Well... All except a pair of pretty yellow sandals. She wants to throw the sandals away, but Mama won't let her do that. So she is very mean to the sandals. Then one day she needs them for her Princess Lemon costume. But in a fit of anger she has thrown the shoes away. Will she get to be Princess Lemon? What happens to the poor yellow shoes?
Novice In The Kitchen
Series: Tania's Culinary Adventures, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 3,430. Language: English. Published: May 1, 2016 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books, Fiction » Children’s books » Activity Books
Novice In The Kitchen is the first book in the series Tania's Culinary Adventures. This book contains 5 easy recipes, that kids can make, with some help from a grown up. Each recipe has an entertaining story highlighting its nuances. Some are funny stories about what could go wrong and others highlight interesting parts of the cooking process. The recipes are for healthy nutritious food.
Tania Gets Stitches
Series: Tania, Book 29. Price: Free! Words: 1,580. Language: English. Published: February 9, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Family / Siblings
Tania's sister, Sonia, is now 2 years old. Tania loves playing with Sonia. One day, while they are playing catch, Tania has a bad fall and her chin splits. There is blood everywhere and she needs stitches. Can Tania be brave, for Sonia's sake? What does the doctor do, to take her mind off the pain? I hear she learns something about X-rays. Wow that sounds really exciting. Aren't you curious?
Tania's Martian Encounter
Series: Tania, Book 28. Price: Free! Words: 2,230. Language: English. Published: October 7, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Science & Technology
Scientists have found evidence of water on Mars. This makes big news, so Tania is interested in the Solar system and learns a lot about it. Tania's uncle is a scientist working on the Mars project. But has he ever come across Martian life? Would he tell Tania if he had? Is it possible that Tania actually encounters Martian life? How would that happen? Read on to find out.
Tania's Slumber Party
Series: Tania, Book 27. Price: Free! Words: 2,720. Language: English. Published: August 29, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays
Mama arranges a slumber party to celebrate Tania's 6th birthday. The activities mama has planned are great fun, the food is delicious and the kids get to stay up an hour past their usual bedtime chatting and playing games. But the real drama does not start till everyone is fast asleep. The silence of the night is shattered by a blood curdling scream. Who is screaming and why? Read on to find out.
The Blackout
Series: Tania, Book 26. Price: Free! Words: 2,240. Language: English. Published: July 16, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Imagination & Play
A worker at a construction project near Tania's housing society damaged some power cables. So the housing society and the neighbouring areas experience a blackout. After sunset it is too dark to do anything fun. Or is it? Mama shows Tania an old book and then Tania has a brilliant idea. Read on to find out what Tania and her friends do for entertainment during this pitch dark night.
Tania Makes Trouble
Series: Tania, Book 25. Price: Free! Words: 1,310. Language: English. Published: June 20, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Family / Parents
Mama has been wanting to work for a while. Finally an opportunity presents itself so she can work from home. This is ideal for mama. She can be home when Tania is back from school and get some work done while Sonia sleeps. But Tania is upset that mama has less time for her. She decides to make it impossible for mama to work, so she has to quit her job. Will Tania succeed? Read on to find out.
Tania Casts A Spell
Series: Tania, Book 24. Price: Free! Words: 1,920. Language: English. Published: May 29, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Imagination & Play
Tania and Tanisha come across an old spell that brings bad luck. They decide to use it on a boy who often teases them. They think it is harmless fun because we all know spells don't actually work. But then terrible things happen to the poor boy. Tania feels really guilty. But how did the spell work? Read on to find out.
Tania Loses A Tooth
Series: Tania, Book 23. Price: Free! Words: 1,400. Language: English. Published: May 8, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Health & Daily Living / General
One morning Tania wakes up and finds that her tooth is shaking. She is terrified. Mama calms her down and tells her it is quite normal. Reassured Tania enjoys waggling her tooth and showing it off to her friends and grandparents. All is well un til grandpa suggests a horrifying way to remove the shaking tooth. Tania starts worrying again. Read on to find out what happens to that tooth.
Tania Visits An Art Exhibition
Series: Tania, Book 22. Price: Free! Words: 1,300. Language: English. Published: April 21, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Art
Art is Tania's favourite subject at school. When Tania sees posters advertising a local art exhibition she is keen on going for it. The exhibits are not only beautiful, but also expose her to artistic techniques she could never have imagined. Read on to find out what they are. Book features photographs of original art work by Subha Chaudhuri, Deepa Nath and Neha John with their permission.
Tania's Safari Adventure
Series: Tania, Book 21. Price: Free! Words: 1,330. Language: English. Published: April 5, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Wild animals (general)
Tania and her family go on a Jeep safari of the Gir forest national park and sanctuary. There are lions, peacocks and many more amazing animals and birds. The Jeep has a flat tire and Tania has to get out of the Jeep while it is being fixed. She is worried about a lion coming by.... Read on to find out what happens.
Tania Gets Spectacles
Series: Tania, Book 20. Price: Free! Words: 1,470. Language: English. Published: March 14, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Science & Technology, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Emotions & Feelings
(5.00 from 1 review)
Tania is having trouble reading the blackboard. Her teacher thinks she should get her eyes examined. Tania is worried about her eyesight being bad and the impending visit to the eye doctor. Mama does an experiment to explain how the eye works. This makes Tania feel better. But will her friends tease her when she gets spectacles? How will she deal with that? Read on to find out.
Tania Attends A Wedding
Series: Tania, Book 19. Price: Free! Words: 1,500. Language: English. Published: February 16, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Non-Religious
Tania and her family go to Bangalore for aunt Poonam's wedding. Join Tania as she participates in all the fun rituals and ceremonies. Tania is faced with a challenge and she comes up with a devious plan to overcome it. Read on to find out.
Eureka! - The Queen Of Sheba And The Scientist Of Syracuse
Series: Tania, Book 18. Price: Free! Words: 1,530. Language: English. Published: January 26, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Science & Technology
Tania and her friends are playing a game. It involves fulfilling some tasks. Tanisha, the judge, cant decide who wins. She approaches Tania's papa for help. He tells them a story about a scientist of Syracuse with a similar problem and that helps Tanisha decide on the winner. Read on to find out how Tanisha figures it out.
Tania's School Picnic - A Cave Adventure
Series: Tania, Book 17. Price: Free! Words: 1,240. Language: English. Published: January 14, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Sports & Recreation / General
Tania's class goes on a picnic to Kanheri caves. It is a perfectly normal school picnic till Tania and her friends decide to play hide and seek. During the game Tania accidentally discovers something that makes the picnic a lot more exciting that anyone had expected. Read on to find out.
Tania At School
Series: Tania, Book 16. Price: Free! Words: 990. Language: English. Published: December 30, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Values & Virtues
Tania is a very smart and dedicated student. But she does have one irksome quality. She chatters a lot even when she should be listening to what the teacher has to say. That gets her in trouble. Read on to find out.
Tania Is A Spy
Series: Tania, Book 15. Price: Free! Words: 1,290. Language: English. Published: December 18, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Imagination & Play
Tania gets a pair of binoculars for her birthday. She plans a fun spying expedition with Tanisha. What starts out as fun has a very exciting outcome. Read on to find out.
Bookworm Babies
Series: Tania, Book 14. Price: Free! Words: 1,230. Language: English. Published: December 1, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Lifestyles / City & Town Life
Mama takes Tania to a children's library. Tania really enjoys herself. She wants to go everyday. But the library is too far away from home. So what does the resourceful Tania do? Read on to find out.
Tania Plays A Trick
Series: Tania, Book 13. Price: Free! Words: 950. Language: English. Published: November 5, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Values & Virtues
Tania and Tanisha accidentally do something that annoys the grumpy terrifying old lady, Mrs. Wadia. The girls are amused by their "trick". They repeat it again. Will they get away with it, or will they get caught? Read on to find out.
Tania's Discovery
Series: Tania, Book 12. Price: Free! Words: 880. Language: English. Published: October 21, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Lifestyles / City & Town Life
Tania and Tanisha are at the garden digging up some mud to fill the pots for Tania's mother's tomato plants. Just as they finish digging up enough mud they find something strange at the bottom of the hole. Out of curiosity they dig further and to their amazement they find a red plastic box. What is in the box? Why was it buried? Who buried it there? Read on to find out.
Tania's Diwali Celebration
Series: Tania, Book 11. Price: Free! Words: 880. Language: English. Published: October 6, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays
It is Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. Tania participates in the various rituals of decorating, sweet making, lighting crackers are more. Read on to find out about all the exciting things Tania does for the perfect Diwali.
Tania's New Bicycle
Series: Tania, Book 10. Price: Free! Words: 980. Language: English. Published: September 29, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / New Experience, Fiction » Children’s books » Family / General
Tania has a new bicycle. She has no trouble as long as the training wheels are on. But mama takes off the training wheels after a week and Tania has a bad fall. She wont go near her bicycle again. Does little Tania manage to over come her fear and learn to ride her bike? Read on to find out.
The Little Narcissist
Series: Tania, Book 9. Price: Free! Words: 850. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Lifestyles / City & Town Life, Fiction » Children’s books » Family / General
Mama has a new tablet. She makes a video of Tania and shows it to her. Tania is fascinated. She wants mama to make many more videos of her. Then she spends hours watching videos of herself. She stops working on her art because she is busy with the videos. What will mama do to fix the problem? Read on to find out.
Tania's Costume Party
Series: Tania, Book 8. Price: Free! Words: 870. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, Fiction » Children’s books » Family / General
Tania is invited to a costume party. Mama tells her she can go as whatever she likes. There are so many choices. Tania can't decide. Read on to find out what amazing costume Tania chooses.
Tania Is A Detective
Series: Tania, Book 7. Price: Free! Words: 880. Language: English. Published: September 6, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Dolls
Tania and mama forgot Anne (Tania's doll) in the park when they had to rush home. They went back for her but Anne had disappeared. Can mama and Tania find and follow the clues to figure out what happened to Anne?
Tania's Dilemma
Series: Tania, Book 6. Price: Free! Words: 1,070. Language: English. Published: August 30, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Emotions & Feelings
Tania's grandma has planned a surprise for her on Saturday afternoon. Tania is excited about it. But then her best friend invites her to a movie she really wants to see. And that is on Saturday too. Poor Tania does not want to hurt grandma's feelings but she does so want to go for the movie with her friend. What will she do now? Read on and find out. Suitable to be read to children of ages 3 to 7.
Tania Has An Idea!
Series: Tania, Book 5. Price: Free! Words: 1,000. Language: English. Published: August 25, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Family / General, Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays
(5.00 from 1 review)
Tania wants to give mama a birthday gift. But she does not get any pocket money yet. She can't buy anything. So she decides to make something. But what should she make? Tania has an idea! It is a good idea. But is making a gift as easy as she thinks it is? Read on to find out.
Tania's Treasure Hunt
Series: Tania, Book 4. Price: Free! Words: 1,020. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays
It is Tania's fourth birthday. Mama arranges a treasure hunt for Tania. She has to follow the clues to find the birthday presents from mama and papa. See if you can find Tania's presents. Suitable to be read to children from 2 to 5 years
Tania's Cycling Adventure
Series: Tania, Book 3. Price: Free! Words: 880. Language: English. Published: August 5, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Squirrels, Fiction » Children’s books » Sports & Recreation / Cycling
4 year old Tania is a fairly good girl. Mama told her to stay in sight while cycling around. But then something caught her interest and she she forgot all about being good ... To be read to 2 to 4 year old children.
Tania Makes Pancakes
Series: Tania, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 340. Language: English. Published: August 2, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Cooking & Food
My daughter loves to help around the kitchen. So I wrote this story about a little girl and her mother who make pancakes together. The book is good for reading to a 2 to 3 year old.
The Poor Bedraggled Kitten
Series: Tania, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 470. Language: English. Published: July 29, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Baby animals
I wrote this book for my 2 year old daughter who loves cats. It is about a little girl who gives shelter to a little kitten caught in the rain. She enjoyed it thoroughly and so I decided to share it with others.

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