A teenage boy struggling with the coming-of-age issues of sexuality, religion, and peer approval is overwhelmed, but soldiers on. After several years, he comes to understand the family forces that have left him so deeply troubled, and the process of
In this eccentric tale set in a small town in northern India, Pawan Mishra masterfully weaves ingenuity and sarcasm in a manner that’s simultaneously hilarious and tragic.
Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, graduated from the University of Richmond, and published my first novel, It's A Life, in 2010
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I was in Finance (Accounting mostly) for a decade and never enjoyed it. I've always enjoyed reading, but that love only grew over the years, and after I attempted creative writing for the first time I was absolutely hooked!
I appreciate many types of books, but especially literary fiction. I love Updike, Steinbeck, and Kesey among others. Revolutionary Road and Sometimes A Great Notion are two of my favorite books ever.