Between Breath and Memory is a gentle remembering, for the days when the past feels close and for the days when it feels impossibly far away.
A quiet companion for moments of loss and for the ordinary hours that follow it.
For the love we inherit, the love we carry forward, and the love that learns how to live on in absence.
These poems are for when memory arrives unannounced, in objects, in gestures, in the body’s knowing.
For tenderness woven into habit.
For those learning how to carry love forward, make room for memory, and continue, slowly and patiently, one breath at a time.
Between Breath and Memory is a contemplative poetry collection about family, memory, migration, and the enduring presence of love across generations.
Pub date April 19th, 2026
“Replete with reflective, literary moments of appreciation and contemplation, Between Breath and Memory will reach a wide audience, from librarians seeking contemporary poetry to add to their collections and recommend to literary book clubs to individuals attracted to free verse steeped in the warm tea of life.” ―D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review
“A graceful meditation on family, distance, and loss, this collection reads like a lyrical memoir written in fragments of light. Brar’s voice is intimate, thoughtful, and quietly unforgettable.” ― The Prairies Book Review
“Part memoir, part meditation on memory, Between Breath and Memory explores the emotional landscapes of family life, migration, and grief. With rich imagery and narrative grace, Brar transforms everyday moments into lasting reflections on what we inherit—and what we carry forward.” ― BookView Review
ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-7751580-8-0
Paperback: 978-1-7751580-7-3
Ebook: 978-1-7751580-6-6
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“A remarkable whodunit that’s as sharp as it is concise.
Brar enhances her taut murder mystery with an engaging setting that effectively incorporates the local culture. The smart, believable denouement will have readers looking forward to Brar’s next endeavor.” -Kirkus Reviews
“A literary mystery saga that includes far more depth and psychological and cultural insights than your typical murder mystery’s scenario.”-D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review
“Tied to Deceit definitely is a book to recommend to crime fiction fans, especially if you love ‘’who dunnit’’ mysteries!”-San Francisco Book Review
“This book, more literary than traditional crime fiction, is intricated plotted, filled with dark motives, ordinary lives and richly textured characters. In Tied to Deceit, the author creates a riveting story with her sharp characterizations and keen sense of irony that will keep readers engaged from start to finish. Fans of psychological suspense, along with lovers of brilliant whodunits, will love this complex story.” – The Prairies Book Review
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FROM THE BLURB:
On a drizzly August morning, the inhabitants of the hill town of Sanover, Himachal Pradesh, wake up to the shocking news of the murder of the exquisite, secretive, malicious, and thoroughly immoral Devika Singh.
As Superintendent of Police Vishwanath Sharma begins to sift through the hidden secrets of Devika Singh’s life, it becomes evident that everyone who knew her seems to have a clear-cut motive for killing her.
Faced with the investigation of a crime that appears to have as many suspects as there are motives, Vishwanath Sharma probes the sinister web spun around a tangle of lies and deception.
Set in a fictional town, Sanover, India and introducing Superintendent of Police Vishwanath Sharma and Sub-inspector Arjun Rawat, Tied to Deceit is a sophisticated whodunit of unseen twists.
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