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!

A Recipe for Success (Chola Masala)

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Rati Mehrotra

Great news! The e-book of Markswoman is currently available for just USD 1.99 all over the United States at Amazon, BN, and Harper Collins! It is also one of BookBub’s Best Fantasy Books of 2018. Just look at the amazing … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching and Puffin Love in Newfoundland

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Rati Mehrotra

I just returned from a week-long trip to Newfoundland. My favorite province! You know what that means, right? I am going to inflict you with pictures. But first, a bit of news. While there, I found out that my story … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal of MAHIMATA, sequel to MARKSWOMAN

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Rati Mehrotra

I’ve been waiting to share the gorgeous cover of MAHIMATA, the sequel to  MARKSWOMAN! Just look at it – isn’t it beautiful? I honestly thought I could never love a cover as much as I did Markswoman’s, but then my … Continue reading →

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Camping in the not-so-wild

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Rati Mehrotra

Remind me again why I go camping. Yes, I know it’s a very Canadian thing to do, back-to-nature and all that. But really, from my point of view, nature is best enjoyed from the civilized shelter of a train, trundling … Continue reading →

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April Blues (Def. not greens…)

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Rati Mehrotra

April, and it’s been snowing. I know, I know – a long cold winter is only to be expected at these latitudes. Jet streams abound, polar air hangs around the city, and even  in April, when one perks up and … Continue reading →

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Markswoman Fan Art by Ava

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Rati Mehrotra

Fan art is the greatest compliment a writer can get. I am so pleased and honored to share these lovely sketches by the talented young artist Ava. All are characters from my book Markswoman– the main character Kyra Veer, the … Continue reading →

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February Reads and News

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Rati Mehrotra

I have things to share! And I’d better share them right now before drowning in taxes. Yes, it’s that time of the year, which I hate most. Why do I have to waste my time doing these horrible, boring things? … Continue reading →

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Markswoman Book Release Day!

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Rati Mehrotra

Happy Book Release Day to me! You can imagine me singing that to the tune of ‘Happy Birthday’. It’s a dark and foggy Tuesday here in Toronto, and I have all kinds of tedious errands to run, but I’m doing … Continue reading →

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Looking back, and looking ahead

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Rati Mehrotra

Okay, this is my last post of the year, I promise. I like to do a writerly round-up of all that I have written and published, but this has been the year of the NOVEL, and I can talk of … Continue reading →

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A White Christmas in my Hometown

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Rati Mehrotra

We have a white Christmas in Lucknow, by which I mean fog blankets the city. Lucknow might be only 0.58% Christian, but the malls are filled with Santas and tall, tottering Christmas trees. Christchurch is beautifully lit up, and just … Continue reading →

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