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In a previous life, Aruna Nambiar was a student of engineering and management, and a banker. Now an author and editor, she writes tongue-in-cheek novels about life, relationships and the idiosyncrasies of Indian society.

Her latest book, Aiyyo What Will the Neighbours Say?, is a collection of 13 witty, twist-in-the-tale short stories that run the gamut, from classic satires that highlight the failings of society to modern tales that touch upon social media and AI, to timeless ruminations about life, ageing and death.

She is also the author of The Weird Women's Club, is a wry, irreverent tale of sisterhood and identity, The Monsters Still Lurk, a funny, moving saga of family and ageing that unfolds against the backdrop of a quarter century of ...more

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Aruna Nambiar No Monday-morning blues! Seriously, most of us who write do so for sheer pleasure, and turning your hobby into a living is perhaps all one can ask for…moreNo Monday-morning blues! Seriously, most of us who write do so for sheer pleasure, and turning your hobby into a living is perhaps all one can ask for.(less)

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Aruna Nambiar If I’m between writing projects and stuck for an idea, I don’t sweat it too much. Time away from writing can refresh your mind. I usually use this tim…moreIf I’m between writing projects and stuck for an idea, I don’t sweat it too much. Time away from writing can refresh your mind. I usually use this time to catch up on my reading, or take up editing projects, or do some other kind of writing like a non-fiction article – or I might just write out a character or a setting which I may or may not use in a future story or novel. The ideas do come eventually.

It’s more frustrating when writer’s block hits when you are a few thousand words into writing your novel. This usually indicates that there is something wrong with your manuscript – maybe the plot or characters are not developed enough, or there are some issues with structure. At this time, it’s best to toil through it – perhaps rewrite a few chapters from a different point of view or with a different tense and see if it works better, or spend a few days in research. Free writing helps too – you could write a page about a particular setting, say, or a character, or a particular episode in the novel – you might not actually use this piece of writing in your novel, but the process of free writing seems to jog the brain into solving problems and coming up with creative solutions for your novel.
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Average rating: 3.97 · 516 ratings · 149 reviews · 8 distinct works • Similar authors

	Mango Cheeks, Metal Teeth 3.77 avg rating — 279 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Monsters Still Lurk 4.22 avg rating — 60 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gender Bender 4.05 avg rating — 60 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Portrait Kerala by Aruna Nambiar (Goodreads Author), Saibal Das (Photographer) 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2007 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Aiyyo, I'm so excited! My new book, Aiyyo, What Will the Neighbours Say?, a collection of humorous, twist-in-the-tale short stories, is out on Amazon and coming soon to bookstores. The Kindle edition will be out soon as well.

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If you’ve ever found yourself trapped in a family WhatsApp group debate about the afterlife, been part of a tour g Read more of this blog post »

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Aruna liked Deepak Bhandari's review of Aiyyo, What Will the Neighbours Say?: "Somewhere in the middle of this book, I stopped smiling as much. Not because it got heavy—but because it got a little too familiar. There’s a story about senior citizens trying to navigate social media, and at first, it’s amusing. You smile at the awkw" Read more of this review »
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“Memories. Creatures of whimsy they are; fickle, mercurial creatures, inclined towards intrigue and deception; coy and elusive when you try to pursue them, officious and intrusive when you want to hold them at bay.”
― Aruna Nambiar, The Monsters Still Lurk

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