New Delhi (India), June 11: Treeshed Books, a leading publishing house based in Delhi, proudly announces the launch of award-winning journalist and author Veena Rao's acclaimed debut novel Purple Lotus for Indian readers. After its triumphant welcome in the United States, this compelling tale is now all set to enthrall audiences in India. The book has been launched simultaneously at online and offline stores across India.
The Purple Lotus was first published in the US in 2020, where it received notable praise, including the 2021 American Fiction Award. The novel was also a finalist for the 2021 Georgia Author of the Year and 2021 International Book Awards in both the Multicultural and Women's Fiction categories.Additionally, it was a winner of the She Writes Press and SparkPress Towards Equality in Publishing (STEP) competition.
The story of Purple Lotus is a profound exploration of personal rebirth and resilience. It follows the life of Tara, an Indian woman who struggles against cultural barriers to discover her true self. Growing up in India, Tara faced neglect and isolation when her parents moved to Dubai, leaving her in the care of a troubled uncle. Books become their support during these formative years.As an adult, Tara enters an arranged marriage with an Indian-American named Sanjay, who later leaves her alone in India for three years before bringing her to America. After reaching there, she faces emotional and physical isolation, which is further compounded by Sanjay's lack of affection and frequent absences. Despite family pressure to remain in her unhappy marriage, Tara begins to make her way through new friendships and financial independence. Their journey is a poignant testament to the power of love, family and personal strength.
Reflecting on her experience while writing Purple Lotus, Veena Rao shared, “Writing Purple Lotus was a deeply personal journey for me.I poured my heart into Tara's story, drawing inspiration from the struggles and triumphs that many women face in their search for identity and independence. I'm thrilled to share this story with Indian readers and hope it resonates with them as deeply as it did with readers in the US.”
Vikas Mishra, Managing Editor, Treeshed Books, sharing his excitement about the launch, said, “Veena Rao is an exceptionally talented storyteller with a distinctive voice. As an Indian American writer, she offers deep insight into the cultural intricacies, identity explores universal themes." And through his writing on human connection, Purple Lotus is set to win the hearts of readers in India, as it has already done in the United States.Veena Rao's evocative storytelling in The Purple Lotus has been widely praised for its emotional depth and cultural authenticity, making it a must-read for anyone interested in rich, character-driven narratives. Veena, who hails from India but now calls the Southern United States home, is the founding editor of NRI Pulse, a popular news publication in Atlanta. She also has the distinction of being recognized by the Limca Book of Records as the first Indian woman to edit and publish a newspaper outside India. Veena is passionate about promoting South Asian literary voices in the US through her news publishing and as a board member of the Traveling South Asian Literary Festival.To know more please visit: https://www.amazon.in/Purple-Lotus-Veena-Rao/dp/9395106204
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The Purple Lotus was first published in the US in 2020, where it received notable praise, including the 2021 American Fiction Award. The novel was also a finalist for the 2021 Georgia Author of the Year and 2021 International Book Awards in both the Multicultural and Women's Fiction categories.Additionally, it was a winner of the She Writes Press and SparkPress Towards Equality in Publishing (STEP) competition.
The story of Purple Lotus is a profound exploration of personal rebirth and resilience. It follows the life of Tara, an Indian woman who struggles against cultural barriers to discover her true self. Growing up in India, Tara faced neglect and isolation when her parents moved to Dubai, leaving her in the care of a troubled uncle. Books become their support during these formative years.As an adult, Tara enters an arranged marriage with an Indian-American named Sanjay, who later leaves her alone in India for three years before bringing her to America. After reaching there, she faces emotional and physical isolation, which is further compounded by Sanjay's lack of affection and frequent absences. Despite family pressure to remain in her unhappy marriage, Tara begins to make her way through new friendships and financial independence. Their journey is a poignant testament to the power of love, family and personal strength.
Reflecting on her experience while writing Purple Lotus, Veena Rao shared, “Writing Purple Lotus was a deeply personal journey for me.I poured my heart into Tara's story, drawing inspiration from the struggles and triumphs that many women face in their search for identity and independence. I'm thrilled to share this story with Indian readers and hope it resonates with them as deeply as it did with readers in the US.”
Vikas Mishra, Managing Editor, Treeshed Books, sharing his excitement about the launch, said, “Veena Rao is an exceptionally talented storyteller with a distinctive voice. As an Indian American writer, she offers deep insight into the cultural intricacies, identity explores universal themes." And through his writing on human connection, Purple Lotus is set to win the hearts of readers in India, as it has already done in the United States.Veena Rao's evocative storytelling in The Purple Lotus has been widely praised for its emotional depth and cultural authenticity, making it a must-read for anyone interested in rich, character-driven narratives. Veena, who hails from India but now calls the Southern United States home, is the founding editor of NRI Pulse, a popular news publication in Atlanta. She also has the distinction of being recognized by the Limca Book of Records as the first Indian woman to edit and publish a newspaper outside India. Veena is passionate about promoting South Asian literary voices in the US through her news publishing and as a board member of the Traveling South Asian Literary Festival.To know more please visit: https://www.amazon.in/Purple-Lotus-Veena-Rao/dp/9395106204
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