Leyla
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Sonali Dev:
I hope you consider using more traditional Indian names for your characters in future books? I feel as if we are losing touch with those beautiful names these days.
Sonali Dev
Hi Leyla,
All my characters do have traditional names. But it's common for Indian families to shorten names to nicknames, and that's how I think of the characters in my head. Funnily enough, as soon as I feel close to someone my mind automatically shortens their name in my head.
What's your favorite traditional Indian name?
Thanks for your note and hugs,
Sonali
All my characters do have traditional names. But it's common for Indian families to shorten names to nicknames, and that's how I think of the characters in my head. Funnily enough, as soon as I feel close to someone my mind automatically shortens their name in my head.
What's your favorite traditional Indian name?
Thanks for your note and hugs,
Sonali
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Aishah Q.
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Sonali Dev:
Hi Sonali!! I’ve read all 3 books in the Bollywood trilogy and just finished A Change of Heart yesterday. Words can’t express how much I loved the emotion and how articulate the entire story was. I know it’s probably too early to ask, but are you working on any new books currently? And if so, would you still include Indian characters? Thanks x
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