Cover Reveal – Mauri, Book 2 of Abhaya Collection

Mauri, the second book of Abhaya collection by Saiswaroopa Iyer is set to release on 9th June 2018 on Amazon Kindle Store. Set in the times of Mahabharata, the books explore lesser-known stories of the timeless epic of India from the perspectives of strong female protagonists. The opening Title, Abhaya, was released on Kindle store … Continue reading →

Avishi: A Female Warrior from the Rig Veda Period

Avishi: Reimagining Vishpala of the Rig Veda is the second book of Saiswaroopa Iyer. As the title of the book suggests, the book is a fictional re-imagination of Vishpala, a female warrior of Vedic time. We find the reference of Vishpala in the hymns of the Rig Veda. These hymns are dedicated to twin gods … Continue reading →

My Top 10 Reads of 2016

While 2016 was not a good year for me for various reasons, it was a very good year from reading point of view. I read more than 100 books this year. This, according to me, is a great achievement as even reading can be a hard work sometimes. Several things were going on in my … Continue reading →

Why I loved Abhaya (And You Should, Too!)

An interesting literary phenomenon in India today is the rise of historical fiction. Most of these books try to retell our myths, legends, folklore, history and culture in an innovative and interesting manner. The commercial success of these books suggests that such books appeal readers’ need for an adventure (challenging the odds, taking on an … Continue reading →