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‘Which genre do you like most?’ Usha answers Shilpi Chaklanobis

Mar 26

Shilpi Chaklanobis: You started writing books with thriller and romance novels. After that came your very successful mythological novels and now you have again written a romantic book for Juggernaut. My question to you is, which one (genre) do you enjoy writing the most and why? Usha: Thank you, Shilpi, for the interesting question and for featuring me on your blog. Here’s my answer: As copywriter and Creative Director in advertising agencies, I have written for a variety of clients and products, writing i...  Read more

Importance of research in myth – Usha Narayanan with Dola Singh

Mar 26

I have Usha Narayanan–Bestselling author of Mythological Fiction–on my blog today, talking about the importance of research while writing mythological fiction, especially when the possibility of hurting religious sentiments is always present when writing about gods. Over to Usha. "You have focused on a very significant issue, Dola. Thank you for that and also for featuring me on your blog! To me, it is important to capture the spirit of our epics and puranas, not belittle or mock the gods or make them speak and act in a ...  Read more