My interview in Deccan Chronicle about my latest book Saptarshi, The Seven Supreme Sages
Vani Mahesh
Currently a writer of Hindu Mythology, Mytho Fiction, Witlit, and Historical Fiction.
I have enjoyed the Hindu Puranic tales since childhood and have felt strongly there is a need for a comprehensive retelling of these fascinating tales.
My published books
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U-Turn - A contemporary story that explores the significance of marriage in today's context.
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The glory of Shiva Purana - Stories sifted from the great scripture Shiva Mahapurana.
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Creation Tales - Stories from Brahma Purana -- Publisher Amar Chitra Katha
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A Kingdom for His Love -- (a novel based on Bhasa's play Swapna Vasavadatta) -- Co-written with Shinie Antony.--
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Saptarishis -- A 170 page comic on the seven celestial sages -- Published by Amar Chitra Katha
Currently in the pipeline
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Witlit : Accepted for publication by Harper Collins.
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Historical Fiction for Young Adults: Accepted for publication by Harper Collins.
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Biography: I have written a biography (as told to me by the subject) that will be published from a US publishing house.
Wait for more details!
My professional life so far
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Software engineer at IBM, San Jose.
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Founder of EasyLib.com, the first online library in India (You can visit the website or google Vani Mahesh to see the details.)
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Guest professor at PESU where I taught web technology and content management.