Writing Vivid Characters, Publishing Internationally, and Sister of the Bollywood Bride

Have you ever wanted a book that felt like a hug? A smart, funny, perfect escape? Nandini Bajpai’s Sister of The Bollywood Bride (published in India originally as Red Turban, White Horse) is the wedding/family/YA rom com you didn’t know you needed. Julie actually met Nandini at SCBWI years ago—and knew even then that she’d be a success. We talk about building a social context for your characters, publishing internationally, getting a fantastic audiobook narrator, and Nandini's unique combination of plotting and pantsing. Nandini says: Thanks for visiting! I grew up in New Delhi, India, one of four sisters and many cousins in a family that liked to read. I lived and worked in India, Australia, and the US, before settling in the Boston area with my husband, kids, and a fluctuating number and variety of pets. Although I've been a bookseller, systems analyst, TEDx organizer, PTO Mom, animal foster and more, my first love is writing. I  write books for kids and teens. I am represented by Allison Remcheck at Stimola Literary Studio. You can learn more about Nandini's work here: http://www.nandinibajpai.com/