“The greatest homage you can pay the artists you admire is to find your own palette, of colours that cast new lights and new shadows on your chosen genre.”

Q. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your book, West of no East?
West of No East is my first published novel. Previously, I’ve been published by Tindal Street Press, Wasafiri, and Aesthetica Magazine. I live in east London, where I also manage a small indie publisher, Limehouse Books and work as a part-time consultant for Booktrust / Diversity in Publishing Network.

Q. What inspired you to write a love story with protest at its heart?
I wanted to write a story that was as fresh and relevant as it …

The Asian Writer meets author of Unimagined, Imran Ahmad as he talks candidly about his memoir, memories and Muslims.

Q. Who are you and what are you best known for?
I’m Anita Shah, known for a number of things in the legal and corporate world (I am a qualified solicitor) but probably most notorious for my participation on The Apprentice back in 2009. I call it a guest appearance as I was the first fired candidate of the series, but it hasn’t stopped me succeeding, including being the only candidate from my year to write for a national newspaper. I contribute to my local BBC radio station and I am …

Investigative journalist and author, Zaiba Malik talks to The Asian Writer about her memoir, We are a Muslim, Please.

Q. If the story of your life was turned into a play what would the title of that play be, and what would be the hook?
I don’t take myself that seriously so I’ll give you a tongue-in –cheek one.
“Larger than Life” …a plus size guide to conquering the world.
Q. How did you get involved in theatre and what made you stay?
Growing up in Malaysia and then going to school in neighboring Singapore carrying my passport everyday I was very aware of being an outsider all my life. You tend …

Q. Who are you and what are you best known for?
My name is Nasrullah Anwar. I was the first of my siblings to be born in England. My parents are from Jehlum, Pakistan. My father worked in the cotton mills in East Lancashire and then as a maintenance officer at my boarding school. I am a graduate of the Islamic College, Darul Uloom in Bury, as well as possessing a BA/Hons in English Studies with Media Studies and Creative Writing and an Exeuctive Diploma in Managament Studies. I’m currently studying …

The Theatre Issue: The Asian Writer caught up with playwright Tanika Gupta, who recently adapted Dickens’ Great Expectations for the stage.

The Asian Writer talks to first time novelist Rahul Bhattacharya

The Asian Writer talks to author of Someone Else’s Garden, Dipika Rai.