The first of a series of interviews which reach out to Indian authors paving a new way we talk to author of bestselling book, Spiritual Parenting, Gopika Kapoor.
Kia Abdullah on writing Child’s Play
Dubbed as an ultra sexual psychological crime thriller, Child’s Play – whether good or bad will be talked about as the novel that didn’t follow suit. We caught up with author, Kia Abdullah to find out more…
Talking Solo with Rana Dasgupta
Author of bestselling novel, Solo, Rana Dasgupta talks about life in Delhi, writing as an obssession and how Bulgaria captured his imagination.
Roopa Farooki on The Way Things Look To Me
Author of The Ways Things Look To Me, Roopa Farooki talks about the inspiration behind her latest work, family life, motherhood and her writing career so far.
An editor’s point of view: Wahida Shaffi
So tell our readers more about your book? Who is it for and who do you think will be interested in reading it? The book Our Stories Our Lives: Inspiring Muslim Women’s Voices began as a vision designed to explore the insights and experiences of Muslim women in Bradford. Funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, …
Delia Nadarajah: Writing Children of Ricon
Children’s fantasy novelist, Delia Nadarajah talks to The Asian Writer about her journey as a writer and the challenges of getting her work published.
Urban Writers Retreat
by Suhel Ahmed Transforming the desire to write to the actual act of writing has become something of a struggle lately. Every time I open up my notepad, it’s as if I’m standing at the bottom of a rock-face, staring up at the glorious summit, yet at that moment a vertiginous feeling courses through me …
Reporting From: The Muslim Writers Awards
What a night! I spent the last few hours in the company of some of the richest, diverse and talented writers. The first thing that struck me, I was listed for a VIP table. I don’t know if it was a mistake but I wasn’t about to complain. I guess wearing a sparkly gown, headscarf …
Try Me with Farah Damji
In this rare interview we talk to the controversial ex-socialite Farah Damji about writing her dark history of crime, drugs, her fascinating life in arts, and reinventing herself.
Sherna Khambatta
Please tell our readers a little bit about what you do, and what your background is? As a literary agent I sell the right to publish books of the authors whom I represent. I manage an author’s career right from the time I receive a manuscript to the book being in a bookstore. This involves …