Here's the cover of Bala Takes the Plunge, my humorous novel that will be published by Hachette India in six weeks. The cover was designed by Kedarnath Gupta. Nice work, Kedarnath.
We finished the final proofing on BTTP last week.The novel has been listed on several Amazon sites, so I'm hoping readers outside India will eventually be able to order it online. I'll be visiting India in August to promote the book, with a launch in Chennai and other events.

Wow! Interesting summary. I must add that the cover has been extremely well designed. All the very best, Melvin.
Posted by: Di | June 19, 2010 at 12:18 AM
thanks for link, Melvin. been a big fan of your columns ever since i read your book.
Posted by: kedar | June 21, 2010 at 01:31 AM
Have been following this space for a while and love your writing. Do keep us posted on the details of your Chennai launch.
Posted by: Sands | June 21, 2010 at 11:53 AM
All the very best Melvin, am sure it would be a great read.....
Posted by: Nilesh | June 23, 2010 at 07:33 AM
Melvin,
R U coming to Delhi? Would like to meet with U if possible. Am a big fan.
Posted by: Raghav Bhasin | June 23, 2010 at 08:07 AM
We have your page on our site for many years and your funny streak has earned you many a following. Hope to make it to Chennai for the launch and meet you. Why not give us your okay to announce this book on our website?
Cheers and all the best!
Posted by: Balbir Singh | June 23, 2010 at 10:01 PM
Hi Melvin,
I have enjoyed your columns. Your column have been my inspiration for completing my Humor Assisgments in Toastmasters.
Great job. Keep it up. I am looking forward to your new book.
All the best.
Posted by: Prema | August 12, 2010 at 07:42 PM