Hetal: an Author in Training

~ Write ~ Wreck ~ Repeat ~

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In search of my agent soulmate.

Daughter, sister, wife, and mom are titles that have heretofore defined me. I'm working hard to add "published author" to that list.

 

As a first generation Indian-American growing up in a Caucasian community, constantly battling misconceptions about my culture, I often escaped into Indian mythologies late into the night. I blend elements from those epics into every fantasy I write now hoping to show little Indian girls (like my daughter) that they are just as strong as Ramayana or Hanuman and can be heroes too.

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After the day job is done, parenting is performed, and the chauffeur’s hat is hung up for the night, I'm bending those stories to my will so the girl’s saving the day, the guy if the situation demands, and traveling the world.

I haven't come this far only to come this far.

 
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#AMMConnect bio for round 4, Spring 2018

March 7, 2018

I tried to write one of these sooner, but didn't have the nerve to actually follow through. Cause, you know, other than a buncha passes under my belt regarding this story, what have I actually accomplished?

In hindsight, a helluva lot actually.

 

Some mentors might rec...

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what is Commercial fiction

November 21, 2017

So my query stats for Beautiful Nightmares are pretty well..abysmal. They're awful. With a two percent request rate. And the rejections are piling up and my confidence is plummeting.

But I finally received some feedback and wanted to share it in case it can help you.

I d...

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the Marathon

November 13, 2017

I've needed to remind myself lately that rejection is a part of EVERY business; it does not exist solely in the publishing world. However, being successful in my day job (shout-out to all the women in IT!!) makes me feel my writing rejections more keenly. I've gotten t...

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#AMMConnect bio for round 4, Spring 2018

March 7, 2018

what is Commercial fiction

November 21, 2017

the Marathon

November 13, 2017

NaNoWriMo day 5

November 6, 2017

i have an...unpopular opinion

October 12, 2017

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