Author Archives: Rati Mehrotra

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About Rati Mehrotra

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

The Book of Daria

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

This is the story that was supposed to have been published by Lakeside Circus in Year Two, Issue 1. On 18 March, 2015 to be precise. It was in the Table of Contents until yesterday. It was accepted by the … Continue reading →

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The Last Man on the Moon

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

Yesterday I had the pleasure of seeing The Last Man on the Moon directed by Mark Craig, a documentary about Eugene Cernan,  Commander of Apollo 17, the final lunar landing. The best part? A Q&A with Capt. Eugene Cernan himself, … Continue reading →

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The Shadowless at The Novel Fox SHORTS’ Anthology I

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

I’m pleased to announce that my story The Shadowless has been published by The Novel Fox SHORTS’ Anthology I. You can read samples of the eight science fiction and fantasy stories in this Anthology right here. The authors include Dominic … Continue reading →

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Remembering Terry Pratchett

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

I came to the wonderful Discworld of Terry Pratchett late. I was working in Switzerland at the time, and I picked up The Light Fantastic – the second Discworld novel – at a second-hand church sale. I loved those old church sales. They … Continue reading →

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Charaid Dreams now live at Apex Magazine

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

I’m pleased to report that my story Charaid Dreams is now live at Apex Magazine. Apex is an online magazine of dark science fiction, fantasy and horror. It’s been a Hugo-award nominee for Best Semiprozine three years running. That means you can reliably find … Continue reading →

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Ancillary Love in the Imperial Radch: A Review

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

Those who – like me – read and loved Ann Leckie’s Hugo award-winning Ancillary Justice will no doubt want to read Ancillary Sword, the sequel. After all, Breq Mianaai is one of the most complex and beautiful characters to emerge in … Continue reading →

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Casserole Diplomacy and other scary-delightful stories

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

Last November at SFContario 5, I wandered into the dealers’ room and met Hugh Spencer, who was manning the On Spec table. Hugh persuaded me to pick up their 25th Anniversary Retrospective – Casserole Diplomacy and Other Stories (Thanks, Hugh – it’s a … Continue reading →

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The Economics of Writing

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

I made eight short story sales in 2014 at pro and semi-pro rates. Not all the stories are published/paid yet, but last I checked, I made around USD 1100. Riches! What? Not enough to live on, you say? Well, it’s USD 1100 … Continue reading →

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Between Two Rivers, a Hidden Place

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

Between the Betwa and the Jamnia Rivers in Madhya Pradesh, is a small strip of land called Orchha, or the ‘Hidden Place’. Legend has it that the Bundela chief Rudra Pratap Singh set off in search of a new capital, and … Continue reading →

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Temples, trees and turmeric: Notes from Delhi

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Rati Mehrotra

I’m in Delhi, which is having its coldest December days in eleven years. Lots of fog and smog. On the streets, at dusk, small fires cast a bit of light and warmth and a lot of smoke. Folks burn whatever they can … Continue reading →

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