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Founder and Executive Director: Kalpna Singh-Chitnis
Managing Editor: Nirvana
The edifice of River Paw Press stands on innovative ideas to create opportunities for both new and established writers. Although we are open to reading poetry on varied themes, we are inclined to publish literature that uplifts, assures, and brings insight into the aesthetics of life.
The Story of River Paw Press
River Paw Press was founded on November 7th, 2020, in loving memories of Troy (April 20th, 2006 -November 7th, 2018), our family dog.
Troy lived thirteen good years on earth. Now he lives in our hearts. He was adopted from the Orange shelter in the City of Orange, California, where he had come as an orphan dog at two.
I grew up with Troy, and we took good care of each other until the last day of his life. He was a loving, mellow, and wise dog with many human traits. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Diwali (the Hindu festival of light), in the morning, due to an age-related illness.
This picture of mine with Troy was taken by mom when I was eight years old. Now I am eighteen plus.
The first title of River Paw Press, “Paws Healing the Earth” (March 2021), is dedicated to Troy. He continues to fill our hearts with compassion for the Animal world and inspire us every day.
Nirvana
Managing Editor: River Paw Press
November 2020
Photos from our family album by: Kalpna Singh-Chitnis
