Inside the Mind of a Writer: A Conversation with Sreya Sarkar on Stories and Stanza
In this episode of Stories and Stanza, host Abhra welcomes Sreya Sarkar, a public policy analyst turned fiction writer. Sreya shares her journey from writing non-fiction articles and white papers to publishing her debut novel, 'Beneath the Veneer.' They discuss the importance of short stories, the intricacies of writing a novel, and the profound impact of women's camaraderie. Sreya also reads an excerpt from her book and delves into the layers of her narrative, focusing on contemporary social and gender issues in India. Tune in to explore the world of storytelling and the craft of writing with Sreya.
00:00 Introduction: A Fussy Eater's Journey to Storytelling
00:39 The Art of Short Story Writing vs. Novels
01:17 Life's Endless Ocean of Stories
01:41 Welcome to Stories and Stanza
02:55 Meet Sreya Sarkar: From Policy Analyst to Fiction Writer
05:05 Sreya's Early Inspirations and Literary Journey
15:06 Discussing Sreya's Book: Beneath the Veneer
19:57 Character Spotlight: Farin the Lawyer
21:53 The Writing Process and Challenges
37:53 Future Projects and Final Thoughts
Book Link:
US: https://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Veneer-Sreya-Sarkar-ebook/dp/B0CVSFVR9X
Canada: https://a.co/d/1onGC1O
India: https://amzn.in/d/8HpIGUM
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