On this episode, we welcome author Swati Hegde to discus her writing and publishing journey, behind-the-scenes of her latest books, and the joys and challenges of crafting swoon-worthy stories.

Follow Swati on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/swatihegdeauthor/ and check out her books MATCH ME IF YOU CAN (https://bookshop.org/p/books/match-me-if-you-can-swati-hegde/20601506?aid=113809&ean=9780593722916&listref=books-by-our-guests-characters-like-uss) and CAN'T HELP FAKING IN LOVE (https://bookshop.org/p/books/can-t-help-faking-in-love-swati-hegde/21487974?aid=113809&ean=9780593722930&listref=books-by-our-guests-characters-like-us)!

⏳ TIMESTAMPS ⌛️

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:34 - Welcoming Swati Hegde

00:03:10 - Segment: Numbered Narratives

00:04:03 - Favorite Authors

00:09:29 - Writing Journey

00:15:39 - Swati's Unique Writing Process

00:19:12 - Advice for First Time Authors

00:25:36 - Being a Queer South Asian Author

00:31:07 - Representation in Literature

00:31:51 - Closing Segment

00:33:18 - Closing

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