ஐரோப்பிய புத்தகக் கழகத்தால் (European Book Club) ஏற்பாடு செய்யப்பட்ட உலகளாவிய எழுத்தாளர் அறிமுக மெய்நிகர் அமர்வு 2026, ஜூன் 6 அன்று வெற்றிகரமாக நடைபெற்றது. இதில் எழுத்தாளர் பிருந்தா டி. மற்றும் அவருடைய 'லீவ்ஸ் ஆஃப் லுமினஸ் தாட்ஸ்' (Leaves of Luminous Thoughts) என்ற கவிதைத் தொகுப்பு முன்னிலைப்படுத்தப்பட்டது. 

உலகெங்கிலும் உள்ள இலக்கியக் குரல்களைக் கொண்டாடுவதற்கும், வாசகர்கள் எழுத்தாளர்களுடனும் அவர்களின் படைப்புகளுடனும் நேரடியாகக் கலந்துரையாடுவதற்கான வாய்ப்புகளை வழங்குவதற்கும் இக்கழகம் தொடர்ந்து மேற்கொண்டு வரும் முன்முயற்சிகளின் ஒரு பகுதியாக இந்த நிகழ்வு அமைந்தது. இதுகுறித்த ஒரு செய்தித் தொகுப்பு.

The Global Author Spotlight Virtual Session organized by the European Book Club was successfully conducted on June 6, 2026, featuring author Brinda D. and her poetry collection, Leaves of Luminous Thoughts. The event formed part of the club's ongoing initiative to celebrate literary voices from around the world and provide readers with opportunities to engage directly with authors and their works. 

The session attracted poetry enthusiasts, readers, writers, and members of the global literary community who gathered virtually to explore the themes, inspirations, and creative journey behind the book.

About the Author

Brinda D. is a passionate poet and educator whose writings reflect deep observations of life, human emotions, nature, relationships, and spirituality. Through her poetry, she seeks to inspire readers to reflect upon their experiences and discover hope, resilience, and meaning in everyday life.

About the Book

Leaves of Luminous Thoughts is a collection of 100 thoughtfully crafted poems that capture the diverse experiences of human life. The poems explore themes such as:

Joy and gratitude

Dreams and aspirations

Love and relationships

Challenges and perseverance

Nature and spirituality

Hope, courage, and self-discovery

The collection invites readers to connect emotionally with the verses while encouraging introspection and personal growth. The European Book Club described the work as a collection that captures life's joys, sorrows, dreams, and victories, inspiring readers to reflect and find meaning in every verse. 

The European Book Club

Highlights of the Session

Author's Journey

Brinda D. shared her literary journey, discussing how her passion for poetry developed over the years. She spoke about the experiences, observations, and emotions that inspired many of the poems included in the collection.

Discussion on Themes

The author explained the central themes of the book and how poetry can serve as a medium for healing, inspiration, and self-expression. Participants appreciated the universal nature of the poems, which resonate with readers from different backgrounds.

Reader Interaction

One of the most engaging segments of the session was the interactive discussion between the author and participants. Readers asked questions regarding:

The inspiration behind specific poems

The writing process and creative discipline

The importance of poetry in contemporary society

Advice for aspiring poets and young writers.

The session emphasized how poetry can encourage mindfulness and emotional connection. Several participants commented on the uplifting and reflective quality of the poems and their relevance to everyday life.

The virtual audience responded enthusiastically to the discussion. Participants appreciated the sincerity and depth of Brinda D.'s poetic voice and commended the collection for its inspirational messages and relatable themes. The session fostered meaningful literary dialogue and encouraged readers to engage more deeply with poetry.

The Global Author Spotlight Session served as an important platform for:

Promoting contemporary poetry

Encouraging literary appreciation

Connecting authors with global readers

Inspiring emerging writers

Celebrating diverse literary voices

The event highlighted the enduring relevance of poetry as a form of artistic expression and human connection.

Some of the poems which were discussed and impressed the listeners.

1. Those Who Left Us, left a lesson.

2. Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide

3. My strength didn't come from outside

4. No one can take care of you more than you.

[11-06-2026 15:56] Arivu Alagan: 5. If a door doesn't open, think it's not yours,

6. We learn more from defeat than from victory

7. Never Give Up

8. Great things never come from the comfort zone

9. What is yours will reach you in time,

10. It's not our duty, to fix others problems.

11. If you don't believe in you, then who will trust you?

12. There is no doubt, when we lift others, we too rise,

13. Falling down is not losing. 

14. Loneliness teaches us so many things,

15. My tears speak volumes of my pain

16. In disturbed situations, silence is the best way,

17. Let's be good to all, for no reason at all,

18. We need only peace, no need for war,

19. Oh, my God, why me, why me alone?

The Global Author Spotlight Virtual Session featuring Leaves of Luminous Thoughts by Brinda D. was a memorable and enriching literary event. Through insightful discussions and reader engagement, the session showcased the power of poetry to inspire, heal, and unite people across cultures and communities. The event successfully celebrated Brinda D.'s contribution to contemporary poetry and reinforced the European Book Club's commitment to promoting global literature.