In this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome back Kirthana Ramisetti to discuss her third novel, The Other Lata, which explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and belonging through the story of Lata Murthy, an aspiring writer in New York City. We chat with Kirthana about the complexities of Lata's character, her journey of taking on another person's identity, and the dynamics of her relationships with family and friends. Kirthana reveals the personal inspiration behind the novel, the challenges of navigating adulthood, and what it was like to write the romantic elements of the novel. We loved hearing about how her writing is inspired by the rhythm of reality TV shows, particularly during the revision process.The Other Lata is out now!

In this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome back Kirthana Ramisetti to discuss her third novel, The Other Lata, which explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and belonging through the story of Lata Murthy, an aspiring writer in New York City. We chat with Kirthana about the complexities of Lata's character, her journey of taking on another person's identity, and the dynamics of her relationships with family and friends. Kirthana reveals the personal inspiration behind the novel, the challenges of navigating adulthood, and what it was like to write the romantic elements of the novel. We loved hearing about how her writing is inspired by the rhythm of reality TV shows, particularly during the revision process. The Other Lata is out now!

In this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome back Kirthana Ramisetti to discuss her third novel, The Other Lata, which explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and belonging through the story of Lata Murthy, an aspiring writer in New York City.&nbsp;We chat with Kirthana about the complexities of Lata's character, her journey of taking on another person's identity, and the dynamics of her relationships with family and friends. Kirthana reveals the personal inspiration behind the novel, the challenges of navigating adulthood, and what it was like to write the romantic elements of the novel. We loved hearing about how her writing is inspired by the rhythm of reality TV shows, particularly during the revision process.The Other Lata is out now!

Kirthana Ramisetti & 'The Other Lata': Complicated Conversations Series

In Pop Fiction Women we deep-dive into the complicated women of books, movies and TV shows, along with the women that bring them to life behind the scenes. Think Fleabag and Phoebe Waller Bridge, Normal People and Sally Rooney, and so much more. In each episode you can expect us to: * Break down the protagonist as we ask what makes her complicated? * Identify the best scenes, which can mean sweetest, funniest, or most badass. Anything we love. * Recount the cringiest scenes. The ones that make you squirm. Sometimes it’s self-sabotage, sometimes it’s growth, but it’s always part of the process of becoming our complicated selves. * Play arm-chair therapist in What’s Your Damage, Heather? An homage to the iconic line in Winona Ryder’s Heathers, we discuss how these characters got to be the way they are. * “What She Said” - the segment where we scour every essay and interview with the women behind the scenes and share some of our favorite first person quotes. Real life is as interesting as fiction here. * Look into our crystal ball and ponder where these characters are six months later and five years later. Typically, Kate gets very real and Carinn gets buck wild. * Provide a takeaway, aka that part in the podcast where we try to sound deep. We leave you with some parting wisdom, challenge each other with thought-provoking questions inspired by the work, and urge you to “stay complicated.”

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