For readers new to your work, what would you say defines your writing? I have to confess that I don’t think there is a single strand or theme that defines my writing. Perhaps it is a combination of factors that conspire to create a unique voice. First and foremost, place. Each Inspector Singh novel is …
Suhayl Saadi
“I think that some writers can get too comfortable and complacent in their success and it shows in their work. But you do have to have deep oceans of self-belief if you want to do serious art, because a lot of people – sometimes some of those close to you as well as those in the business and complete strangers – will try to bring you down.”
Suhayl Saadi talks about his journey as a writer and gives us a deeper insight of his latest work, Joseph’s Box.
‘Wham! Bam! Stories, Man.’ Nikesh Shukla
The Asian Writer catches up with emerging talent, Nikesh Shukla to find out what he’s planning on in 2010.
Like a Diamond in the Sky
Continuing our new series of featuring writers from across the South Asian region, we interview Shazia Omar, dubbed as one of Bangladesh’s most exciting new authors.
Dreaming of a Literary Agent
When Abhijit Dasgupta dreamt of writing a novel he never thought the process of getting an agent would take him on such a journey; addicted to that Send button he queried no less than a thousand agents. And rejection was going to hinder him.
What is the true value of creative writing courses?
Are Creative Writing courses rubbish? Was Anita Desai correct when she said that they were awful and distract new writers to find their own voice? Find out what other readers think and have your say.
Gopika Kapoor on Spiritual Parenting
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.