Writing about India
Uma explains how writing about India shapes her work.
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Landscapes
Uma reflects on what landscape means to her and her characters.
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Finding the right setting
Uma discusses why the setting is so central to "The Grand Plan to Fix Everything."
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Post offices
Uma describes the role of letter-writing and post offices in her novel.
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Excerpt from "Closet Ghosts"
Uma reads aloud from "Closet Ghosts."
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Remembering monsoon season
Uma recalls some of her vivid memories from the monsoon seasons of her childhood in India.
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"Monsoon"
Uma remembers the experience that inspired her to write about the monsoon.
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"Closet Ghost" Illustrations
Uma discusses the classic Indian comic books that influenced the illustrations of "Closet Ghosts."
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Something fragile
Uma discusses the symbolism of the fragile teacup in "Chachaji's Cup."
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"Get Out of the Way! Get Out of the Way!"
Uma describes how "Get Out of the Way! Get Out of the Way!" evolved into the story it is today.
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