Sarah Willmann
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Alka Joshi:
Hi alka How are you doing? Hope all is well with you. You might have had many questions about this already but do you have a fave character whether you've written Or someone else's character in a book? And is there anything you can tell us fans about your new book six days in Bombay? From Sarah 😀
Alka Joshi
Hi Sarah,
I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you! I’ve been so busy putting the finishing touches on Six Days in Bombay! And it will be in everyone’s hands on April 15, 2025. My favorite characters in that novel--besides the fearless painter Mira Novak and her night nurse Sona--is Dr. Stoddard. I don’t know where he came from but in his first scene, I saw him with his wild gray hair and his striped flannel pajamas in the hospital, playing backgammon with Sona. When her back was turned, he moved all the pieces around so he could win the game! He is such a mischievous character, but a wise and loveable one! I hope you’ll love him too. Can’t wait to see what you think.
I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you! I’ve been so busy putting the finishing touches on Six Days in Bombay! And it will be in everyone’s hands on April 15, 2025. My favorite characters in that novel--besides the fearless painter Mira Novak and her night nurse Sona--is Dr. Stoddard. I don’t know where he came from but in his first scene, I saw him with his wild gray hair and his striped flannel pajamas in the hospital, playing backgammon with Sona. When her back was turned, he moved all the pieces around so he could win the game! He is such a mischievous character, but a wise and loveable one! I hope you’ll love him too. Can’t wait to see what you think.
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Alia G
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Alka Joshi:
Hi!! I totally loved the Henna Artist a little while ago (the characters depth and relationships were the best part!!). The book made me really curious about some of the foods you wrote about, so the recipes at the back made everything better!! Speaking of the recipes, here's my question: Are those your family/your recipes in the back of the novel? Thank you so much and have a great day!! Alia🩵
Khushboo Punjabi
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Alka Joshi:
I am so glad to be reading your book -The Henna Artist. I am enjoying it so much that I am reading one chapter a day because I don't want the story to end. I am doing a research on women writers from Rajasthan, for that purpose, I'd love to know more about what inspired you to start writing for this book at the first place?
Gerrie
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Alka Joshi:
Hi, Just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your first two books . I am very happy you have written another! I will be starting it soon , just need to clear my schedule so I won’t be interrupted! Since the time span between books is 18 years will all the major characters a make an appearance? Congratulations and thanks, Gerrie
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