MJ Soni shares tips on writing through adversity, the creative power of storytelling, and the personal history that shaped her novel The Masala Chai Mystery Club. MJ shares how her upbringing in South Africa during apartheid, her family history, and her own experiences with bias and microaggressions found their way into her fiction.
About MJ Soni Author
Manju (MJ) Soni grew up in South Africa and wrote, DEFYING APARTHEID, a part-memoir about being a doctor/ activist under apartheid. Since then, drawing on her American, African, and Indian background, she’s written mystery short fiction and her debut cozy mystery, THE MASALA CHAI MYSTERY CLUB, which are full of heart and humor, with a saree-wearing librarian protagonist will be coming out on 21 July with Crooked Lane Books.
Links:
Website: https://mjsoniauthor.com/
Penguin RH buy links: https://tinyurl.com/2w74j2c4
About Liz
Liz Bullard is a multi‑genre author, therapist, and coach who helps creatives move from stuck to started with clarity and confidence. Known for her captivating storytelling, Liz’s notable works include The Prophecy Series and the Lira Somers Mysteries, praised for fast‑paced plots, vivid characters, and movie‑like imagery. When she’s not writing, coaching, or recording the podcast, she’s cooking, reading, or spending time with Preston the corgi.
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