books

Comeback

I think the book is now available. So get it, yes? The last week has been a bit of a blur. Will not attempt a recap at this point, its past 2am and am very sleepy. But thanks everyone who came for the Cal reading (and yes, we filled the room, without Tollywood stars roped … Continue reading →

million times beating my heart

Thanks everyone who came to the reading, especially Nilanjana, who carried the entire evening, Sarnath, Jeet and Shakti, masterminds of the birthday cake surprise onstage attack, and Ravi, who gave me the kindest introduction Ive ever had. But everyone who was present yesterday was staggeringly nice; I had the best time, and I hope you … Continue reading →

Drumroll

The Manticore’s Secret page at the Penguin Books India website

Thanks, Jai

Am sheepish and joyful, because Jai likes Manticore.Thanks very much, Jai.

The Manticore’s Secret: Cover

Events

Confirmed so far: Delhi, 14th December, 630 pm, Gulmohar Audi., India Habitat Centre. Launch, reading, conversation with Nilanjana S. Roy Calcutta, 20th December, 630 pm, Crossword Bookstore, reading. Update Am also planning to visit Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore in January. Will post exact dates later in the week

The Simoqin Prophecies – new cover

Girl, Anticipated. And feed my cat.

I started this blog nearly a year back (9 days to go, actually) in Calcutta, somewhere in the middle of writing Manticore, for a few reasons, none of them particularly significant. I’d been blogging as part of an anonymous feline collablog, Putu the Cat, for a while, and found myself ever so slightly restricted there, … Continue reading →

Get Seth, Go (sorry)

For a really good story about a Seth launch, go here. The Delhi one was good fun. Reached 20 minutes early after book-buying spree (Thud!, The Iron Dragon’s Daughter, the Gormenghast trilogy (thanks, Aishwarya, for telling me they were available) and two Murakamis) and got good seats, the hordes that arrived later had to stand … Continue reading →

Seth on Edge

I dont normally gush about people I’ve met, especially writers , but after I interviewed Leila Seth at the Seth house in Noida (for a Telegraph magazine cover story when On Balance was launched) I remember calling my sister and telling her I wished they would adopt me. That entire family is just so impressive, … Continue reading →