About

Namrata Patel is an Indian-American author who lives in Boston. Her writing examines diaspora, dual-cultural identity among Indian-Americans and explores this dynamic while also touching on both—the family’s we’re born with and those we choose. Namrata has lived in India, Spokane, London, and New York City. Namrata has been writing for most of her adult life and loves creating characters who are relatable and aspirational. Her heroines range from quiet to kick-ass and her heroes are swoon-worthy, if a little flawed. Her first novel The Candid Life of Meena Dave was long listed for Best First Novel Prize by The Center for Fiction. Namrata’s second novel The Scent of a Garden was published in 2023, and her third novel The Curious Secrets of Yesterday is available for pre-order now and will be published in early summer 2024.

Namrata is represented by Sarah Younger at Nancy Yost Literary Agency.

Articles and Interviews

Exploring the Lived Lives of Dual Cultural Identities in Fiction (Writer’s Digest) 
Authors Interviewing Characters: Namrata Patel (Books by Woman)
Kick-off Summer with the 10 Best Books of June (Christian Science Monitor)
Author corner: Interview with Namrata Patel (The Book Dutchesses) 
Namrata Patel Interview: The Candid Life of Meena Dave (Jean Book Nerd)
Namrata Patel Speaks Candidly with Us (Chick Lit Central) 

Podcasts

Namrata Patel – The Candid Life of Meena Dave (Kris Clink’s Writing Table) 
Namrata Patel – Hyphenated Lives (WFMP Forward Radio Perks) 
Discussing “The Candid Life of Meena Dave” with Namrata Patel (Wine, Women and Words)
Review: The Candid Life of Meena Dave (The Late Night Book Nook)