Short & Curly

Jaideep Gupta

Chirayata

About this ebook

An anthology of nine anecdotal, sometimes funny, sometimes deeply moving stories from his erstwhile hospitality days. And four fictional short stories, some touching history, some a bit supernatural wraps up this small book. Without going onto individual stories, it suffices to say each story reveals author's humorous but keen observation of human nature. Be it his encounter with a hawker in train, or the celebrity writer La Pierre. Every story is sure to bring a speck of smile on the lips of reader. This curly stories range from episodes from Maratha warrior king Shivaji to somewhat ghostly offering from a departed lover. Jaideep's style of writing is never boring, it's bubbly in style and full of joi vivre.

About the author

Jaideep is an MBA and CHPM graduate from American Hotel and Lodging Association. A hospitality professional, he had worked for nearly three decades with major hotel and restaurant chains in India and abroad. Thereafter he branched out on his own and is at the moment a freelance consultant, setting up restaurants, hotels and spas and correcting processes and systems in hospitality operations.

A recognized personality in the hospitality space, he has been featured numerous times in Hospitality Magazines and is a regular speaker and moderator in forums showcasing hospitality. He is the recipient of the Prestigious “Unsung Hero” Award by HPMF and the “Promising Indian Award” for his contribution to the Hospitality Sector.

Currently based out of Mumbai, he started writing short stories in the year 2000 and since then has written four novels and numerous short stories, many based on true incidents in his life. He is a keen observer of human nature which reflects in his work. Besides writing, his passions are travel and food.