Phiroze Patel's guest appearances

Phiroze Patel

Skylight Books Podcast Series

Debutiful

Your Favorite Book

Jami Attenberg

Madhushree Ghosh

Rachel Allen

Carmen Maria Machado

Morgan Jerkins

Brandon Taylor

Chelsea Bieker

Mark Sarvas

Scott Esposito

Eric Lynxwiler

Chris McCormick

Nick Dybek

Barry Glassner

Sasha Fletcher

Fred D.

OwlTail

Naheed Phiroze Patel, the author of Mirror Made of Rain, joined the podcast to chat about publishing differences in India and America, being on a small press, and to remind us all stories are universal. Follow the author:www.naheedphirozepatel.com www.instagram.com/naheedphirozepatel www.twitter.com/naheedphirozeFollow Debutiful:www.debutiful.net www.instagram.com/debutiful www.twitter.com/debutiful

Naheed Phiroze Patel, the author of Mirror Made of Rain, joined the podcast to chat about publishing differences in India and America, being on a small press, and to remind us all stories are universal. Follow the author: <a href="http://www.naheedphirozepatel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.naheedphirozepatel.com</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/naheedphirozepatel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/naheedphirozepatel</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/naheedphiroze" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/naheedphiroze</a> Follow Debutiful: <a href="http://www.debutiful.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.debutiful.net</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/debutiful" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/debutiful</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/debutiful" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/debutiful</a>

Naheed Phiroze Patel - Mirror Made of Rain

Vikram Chandra

Despite an embarrassing, alcoholic mother, Noomi Wadia is loathe to change her own hard-partying ways simply because it's what's expected in Kamalpur high society. As her peers begin to marry and her social obligations become more fraught, she finds herself under constant scrutiny at summer parties of the city's upper crust.   With her options in her hometown growing increasingly limited, Noomi leaves for Mumbai and quickly becomes a successful journalist. There she falls in love with Veer, who appreciates her for exactly who she is. When Noomi and Veer decide to marry, Noomi must observe a host of patriarchal wedding rituals at the behest of her new in-laws, whose cultural customs deviate from her own. Soon, Noomi realizes that her worst fears have come to pass--she is trapped in the same cycle of self-destructiveness as her mother, and she must battle her impulses or risk losing it all.   A riveting exploration of class and tradition in contemporary India, Noomi is as quick-witted as she is quick-tempered. At times funny and tragic, taking place over many years of Noomi's life, Naheed Phiroze Patel's exhilarating debut novel, Mirror Made of Rain, shows how society encourages us to see ourselves through the eyes of others.  Patel is joined in conversation by fellow writer Vikram Chandra.  Hosted by Mike Jeffries. Produced by Nat Freeman, Lance Morgan, &amp; Michael Kowaleski. Theme: "I Love All My Friends," an unreleased demo by Fragile Gang.

Despite an embarrassing, alcoholic mother, Noomi Wadia is loathe to change her own hard-partying ways simply because it's what's expected in Kamalpur high society. As her peers begin to marry and her social obligations become more fraught, she finds herself under constant scrutiny at summer parties of the city's upper crust. With her options in her hometown growing increasingly limited, Noomi leaves for Mumbai and quickly becomes a successful journalist. There she falls in love with Veer, who appreciates her for exactly who she is. When Noomi and Veer decide to marry, Noomi must observe a host of patriarchal wedding rituals at the behest of her new in-laws, whose cultural customs deviate from her own. Soon, Noomi realizes that her worst fears have come to pass--she is trapped in the same cycle of self-destructiveness as her mother, and she must battle her impulses or risk losing it all. A riveting exploration of class and tradition in contemporary India, Noomi is as quick-witted as she is quick-tempered. At times funny and tragic, taking place over many years of Noomi's life, Naheed Phiroze Patel's exhilarating debut novel, <a href="https://www.skylightbooks.com/book/9781951213602" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mirror Made of Rain</a>, shows how society encourages us to see ourselves through the eyes of others. Patel is joined in conversation by fellow writer <a href="https://www.skylightbooks.com/search/author/%22Chandra%2C%20Vikram%22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vikram Chandra</a>. Hosted by Mike Jeffries. Produced by Nat Freeman, Lance Morgan, &amp; Michael Kowaleski. Theme: "I Love All My Friends," an unreleased demo by Fragile Gang.

SKYLIT: Naheed Phiroze Patel, ”MIRROR MADE OF RAIN” w/ Vikram Chandra

This was an intriguing one, fellas! My guest is Naheed Phiroze Patel, author of the new novel MIRROR MADE OF RAIN, and she and I chat in detail about former YFB podcast guest Brandon Taylor and his debut novel REAL LIFE. Yes, being a podcast guest is Brandon's only claim to fame, how'd you guess? In all seriousness, this book is a masterclass of carefully crafted scenes, excruciatingly awkward moments, and flat-out beautiful prose. I couldn't put it down. Naheed and I also chat about her book, including writing for an audience in different continents, the possibly ingrained sexism of Karva Chauth, the pros and cons of an MFA program, and so much more. Books discussed this episode: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee, Arlington Park by Rachel Cusk Buy Naheed's book: https://bookshop.org/books/mirror-made-of-rain/9781951213602 May Short Story Book Club: https://lithub.com/inventory/ Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter @yfbpodcast. Reviews always appreciated!

This was an intriguing one, fellas! My guest is Naheed Phiroze Patel, author of the new novel MIRROR MADE OF RAIN, and she and I chat in detail about former YFB podcast guest Brandon Taylor and his debut novel REAL LIFE. Yes, being a podcast guest is Brandon's only claim to fame, how'd you guess? In all seriousness, this book is a masterclass of carefully crafted scenes, excruciatingly awkward moments, and flat-out beautiful prose. I couldn't put it down. Naheed and I also chat about her book, including writing for an audience in different continents, the possibly ingrained sexism of Karva Chauth, the pros and cons of an MFA program, and so much more. Books discussed this episode: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee, Arlington Park by Rachel Cusk Buy Naheed's book: <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/mirror-made-of-rain/9781951213602" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/books/mirror-made-of-rain/9781951213602</a> May Short Story Book Club: <a href="https://lithub.com/inventory/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lithub.com/inventory/</a> Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter @yfbpodcast. Reviews always appreciated!

Real Life by Brandon Taylor (with Naheed Phiroze Patel, Author of Mirror Made of Rain)