I'm doing a virtual event for the Pixel Project, which helps women live a violence-free life. Please join us Sunday, Sept 7, 7:30 p.m. Houston time. Please donate to this wonderful non-profit and help women begin a new life. Here is the link: thepixelproject.rallyup.com/read4pixelsfal…

Though they write from vastly different geographies, both Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and Rob Franklin share a deep commitment to stories that interrogate identity, power, and cultural complexity. In conversation with Tayyba Kanwal at JLF Houston 2025, (1/2)

#JaipurLitFest Houston will be at #AsiaSocietyTX tomorrow, Sat Sept 6. I have a talk at 12 & a kids' workshop at 2 pm. Come & enjoy this international literary feast. Please tell friends. Registration link here: jlflitfest.org/houston/city-r… Asia Society Texas Center Teamwork Arts Sanjoy K Roy

Thank you! I love it when I hear from readers who enjoyed a book. And this one, #ForestOfEnchantments, Sita's story, is very close to my heart. #Mythology #epic #WomenWritingWomen

Happy #TeachersDay! Remembering my teachers with gratitude--including the great writers whose books have taught me so much, and the great spiritual teachers who have enriched my life and whom I thank in my book acknowledgements. Is there a favorite teacher in your life?

Starting soon. Friends, join us!

Jaipur Literature Festival returns to US, Houston leg concludes with resounding response. My report Press Trust of India 👇Sanjoy K Roy JLF International Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Shekhar Kapur Suraj India in Houston ManjunathChenneerapa #Jlfliteraturefestival theweek.in/wire-updates/i…

Congratulations to the wonderful University of Houston team.

Houston friends, I have another free and fun event coming up, with 2 other authors this time. On Sunday Sept 21, 1 p.m., at the Arya Samaj. Come and enjoy. Be sure to register ahead of time at this link: form.jotform.com/davss/storiesa… More details here: facebook.com/events/s/an-af…

#DurgaPuja2025 coming soon!

A short and poignant story by George Saunders, titled "Sticks," that I just came across and loved. Reader Friends, Let me know what you think. scribd.com/document/51730…

This poem hit me in the heart. #JamesWright

Seema Hakhu Kachru Press Trust of India Sanjoy K Roy JLF International Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Shekhar Kapur Suraj India in Houston ManjunathChenneerapa 'JLF Houston has once again proven that literature transcends borders .The warmth & intellectual curiosity of the Houston audience brought every conversation to life' -Dr Sanjoy K Roy . Safir Anurag Batra exchange4media group BW Businessworld Teamwork Arts Manu Kapur Dr radhika kapur

Reminder: this Sunday, Sept 21, in Houston Arya Samaj, 1 p.m--my event with 2 other writers. Come enjoy the conversation, followed by chai and snacks. FREE, but must register. Registration link here: form.jotform.com/davss/storiesa…

Tomorrow, Sunday, 1 P.M: My event, with 2 other authors, at Arya Samaj Houston. FREE. The organizers just informed me: Registration is closed BUT WALK-INS ARE WELCOME. 14375 Schiller Rd, Houston TX.

When I was younger, I did not understand this poem. Now, alas, I do.

Sun Sept 28: DAYA annual gala in Houston. Details below. Please come and support survivors of #domesticviolence begin a new life. If you can't attend, you can donate and help transform lives. Daya is well worth supporting. I've been involved with them for 20+ years. Daya Houston

Kindle users: Special deal on #Independence today! You can get it for $1.99. ebookdaily.com/bargain-kindle…