Robin

Robin asked Alka Joshi:

Not a question?....just wanted to say home much I loved all books in the trilogy starting with The Henna Artist. I have learned so much and loved reading them! When is your next book? Thank you!

Alka Joshi Thanks, Robin! The next novel will be released January 2025. It takes place in 1937, and it’s about a famous female painter who is admitted to a hospital in Bombay, and the nurse who tries to uncover the mystery of her death. Can’t wait for you to read it!!

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Michele Wright

Michele Wright asked Alka Joshi:

Did you intend for a 13 year old Indian girl to be so outspoken? That age in America is called the tweenager. And it can be one that is laden with lots of door slamming and mouthing off and wondered if that held true in Indian culture.

Elise

Elise asked Alka Joshi:

Hello! Thank you for writing The Henna Artist! I really appreciate the way you tackle the themes of responsibility and 'the heart'. These themes are very important to young women, and my question is: at what age do you think it would be appropriate for a young woman to read the book? Is seventeen too young? I'm thinking of recommending it to someone, but can't be sure whether she's too young. Thank you!

Visalia Rose

Visalia Rose asked Alka Joshi:

Hi Alka, I work in a library in Eastern Oregon and I want to know of some books that you recommend and books that inspire you? I read The Henna Artist and I DEVOURED it. LOVED IT! Thank you for creating it into the world. I cannot wait to read The Secret Keeper of Jaipur.

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