S1 Ep7: The Art of Writing with Rakesh Satyal

Queering Desi

This week, Priya chats with Rakesh Satyal, author of the groundbreaking South Asian queer books "Blue Boy" and "No One Can Pronounce My Name." The two discuss the underpinnings of his latest book, including how his identities gave shape to the characters and his work overall. Later, he tells Priya how this lens informs the books he seeks to publish as a Senior Editor at Atria Books. The two also discuss early influences in their love for reading, and what's next for Rakesh.