Category Archives: Books and media

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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Knock, Knock Said The Ship

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Rati Mehrotra

Guess what I’m holding in my hand? My contributor copy of the July/August issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction! ❤️😊 My story “Knock, Knock Said the Ship” is the first one, on page 11. Think sentient spaceships, … Continue reading →

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Fandom, Obsession, and The Untamed

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Rati Mehrotra

I’ve consumed countless SFF books and numerous shows in my life. However, I have never been a fan of anything. Until now. People who follow my Twitter feed may have noticed the preponderance of images of pretty, long-haired Chinese wizards … Continue reading →

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Witcher, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Rati Mehrotra

I rarely rave about a show, and I never watch the same show twice. But for The Witcher, I made an exception. It was even better the second time round, because I caught all the little things I’d missed the … Continue reading →

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Favorite Novel Reads of 2019

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Rati Mehrotra

Thank goodness for fiction. It’s been a rough reality today – I just cannot believe the results of the UK election! But then, I never believe it when right-wing, racist, climate-change-denying, xenophobic fundamentalists get elected and yet here we are, … Continue reading →

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Lucifer, Dissected

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Rati Mehrotra

I just finished the third season of Lucifer, and I have thoughts. I’m going to try to avoid spoilers here, but this post might not hold much interest for those who have not seen even a single episode of this … Continue reading →

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April Reads and Updates

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Rati Mehrotra

April is the cruelest month, breeding Germs in your flu-ridden house, mixing Fatigue with fever, stirring Sneezes with freezing rain. I love The Waste Land. It lends itself so beautifully to parody. But there’s another reason I’ve been thinking of … Continue reading →

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MAHIMATA Book Release Day

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Rati Mehrotra

Today is the day! MAHIMATA, the sequel to MARKSWOMAN, is out in the world. The Asiana duology is complete. I am pleased and excited to share this story that I began so long ago. And also sad that it’s over. … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Reads of 2018

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Rati Mehrotra

No year for me is complete without an enjoyable look back at my favorite reads. I just checked goodreads, and apparently I have read 71 books out of my modest goal of 40 for the year. Not bad for a … Continue reading →

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ARCs of MAHIMATA!

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Rati Mehrotra

Just to say that the ARCs of MAHIMATA have arrived, and they’re gorgeous! I am usually terrible with taking pictures, but with this cover I just could not go wrong. This photo is taken just outside the building where I … Continue reading →

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