Author Archives: Rati Mehrotra

About Rati Mehrotra

Science fiction and fantasy writer. I blog at: ratiwrites.com Thanks for dropping by!

Goodreads Giveaway for my book

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Rati Mehrotra

Ahhh, the first Goodreads Giveaway for my book Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove has begun! If you fancy a “stunning and immersive novel set in an alternate medieval India infested with monsters, where a young guardswoman struggles … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Asian Dramas

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Rati Mehrotra

Last year, I blogged about The Untamed and how much I loved it. It got me through a very gloomy few months. And while this incredible drama remains my all-time favorite, I am happy to report that I have since … Continue reading →

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Black Wings, White Kheer

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Rati Mehrotra

Story day! Very pleased to announce that my story Black Wings, White Kheer about magic, food, and family has been published at PodCastle, one of my favorite venues, and is now available to read or listen online. This is a … Continue reading →

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The way that things have been

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Rati Mehrotra

It is 18th June, it is raining, and I just got my second jab! In two weeks I can…go to the dentist. The optometrist. The physiotherapist. Ah, the wild times ahead. Seriously, though, I am hopeful that everyone who can, … Continue reading →

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Eighteen Days of Barbareek

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Rati Mehrotra

Story Day! Very pleased to announce that my short story Eighteen Days of Barbareek is now live at Uncanny Magazine and free to read online here. There are some stories one is compelled to write, and this was one of … Continue reading →

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Protected: Gender Fluidity and Homoeroticism in Hindu Mythology

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Rati Mehrotra

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Favorite Novel Reads of 2020ish

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Rati Mehrotra

Hello, Happy New Year 2021! I’m here to talk about some of the great books I read in the horrible year of our pandemic 2020. I know, I have been remiss. I really should have talked about my favorite novel … Continue reading →

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Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Rati Mehrotra

Isn’t that a beautiful title? You are not allowed to say no. Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove is the name of my very first YA Fantasy novel to be published in Summer 2022 by Wednesday Books. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Magnificent Maurice, or the Flowers of Immortality

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Rati Mehrotra

It is a cold, dark November day, but I have a bright, warm story to share. Very pleased to report that my story about a universe-protecting cat Magnificent Maurice, or the Flowers of Immortality is now live at Lightspeed Magazine. … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Lentils

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Rati Mehrotra

This is threatening to turn into a food blog, isn’t it? You all will have to put up with it while we’re under a pandemic. The world is a trash fire, but see, I can cook. And really, if I … Continue reading →

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