Prose and People by Sandhya Iyer

Join Sandhya Iyer on Prose and People as she speaks with Pune-based author and columnist Gouri Dange. From her nine books spanning fiction and non-fiction to her long-running columns on parenting, music, and advice, Gouri shares insights into her creative journey, the realities of Indian publishing, and the evolving themes in her work.In this episode, we explore her fiction, often centered on women over 50 navigating love, reinvention, and the humor of life’s unexpected moments. Discover how Gouri’s characters live fully, take risks, and insist on being seen—just as she does as a writer.Whether you’re a reader, writer, or simply curious about the stories behind the books, this conversation offers an intimate look at sustaining a writing life over decades.Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrTJrNHboxU&t=1349sRead more of Gouri’s work on her blog: https://gouridange.comGouri's books: (available on Kindle and Print on demand)One-Dog NightCounsel of Strangers3 Zakia MansionBelly Dancing (currently available on Amazon to buy in Print)ABC of ParentingYoyo-Nama: The chronicles of a foundling turned dictator

In this part of my conversation with children's author Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan, she reflects on her relationship with her famous sibling Shashi Tharoor and the contrast between the publishing world in the US and India.

In this two-part podcast, I speak to children's author Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan. Whether through poetry or prose, Shobha delights in teaching idioms, sayings, and poetic forms. In this interview, she discusses her literary upbringing, her renowned sibling, Shashi Tharoor, her books, and how she balances her writing life between California and India.

Prose & People is a podcast where I hold conversations with Indian writers in English, South Asian writers, content creators, editors, and publishing professionals, as well as occasional global voices. This is the perfect space to delve deeper into the works of writers shaping contemporary literature and to explore the creative minds behind content, writing, and publishing in the modern landscape.

In this first episode, I speak with journalist-turned-author Shevlin Sebastian about the current state of long-form writing and whether feature writing is sustainable as a career. We also discuss his journey into publishing, beginning with his debut book, The Stolen Necklace (HarperCollins). Shevlin reflects on the challenges of entering the publishing world, even for those with an established journalism career. He also explains how writing for a newspaper differs drastically from writing a book, and how he had to unlearn many habits along the way.