In this episode of the Book Deal Podcast, host Natasha Rai interviews Australian Tamil lawyer and author Shankari Chandran. They discuss Chandran's journey in writing and publishing, focusing on her novels 'Unfinished Business,' 'Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens,' and others. Chandran shares her experiences about navigating the literary world, dealing with rejections, and the importance of diversity in publishing. She also talks about her work's adaptation into TV series and offers advice for emerging writers. The episode sheds light on the challenges and triumphs faced by authors in the literary landscape.
00:00 Introduction to the Book Deal Podcast
00:34 Meet Shankari Chandran: Award-Winning Author
01:28 Discussing 'Unfinished Business'
03:11 The Journey of Writing and Publishing
07:36 The Role of Writing in Social Change
10:52 Navigating the Publishing Industry
18:05 Building a Writing Community
24:23 Introducing True South by Gisela Ervin-Ward
25:53 The Journey of Writing and Publishing
27:48 The Impact of Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens
39:59 Navigating Diversity in Publishing
46:44 Advice for Emerging Writers

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