అపర్ణ రంగు మూలంగా ఎన్నో వివక్షలకు గురైంది. గుసగుసలు, వెక్కిరింపులు, “ఎలా తెల్లగా అవ్వాలి” అన్న ఉచిత సలహాలు, తక్కువ చేసి మాట్లాడే తోటి వారు, అన్నింటిని తాను సహించింది. “సమాజం ఇలాగే ఉంటుంది” అని సర్దుకుపోయింది. కానీ ఒక రోజు… పరులు మాత్రమే కాదు, తనకు అత్యంత చేరువైన వారు కూడా అదే దృష్టితో ఉన్నారని తెలిసినప్పుడు, అపర్ణ ఎలా స్పందించింది? ఆ సంఘటనని తను ఏ రకంగా స్వీకరించింది?

​In our sixth Technicians Talk Podcast, Sneha Boyapally talks about her journey as a photographer and with the community. The podcast discusses why it is important to train in the craft of photography and what it is like to be a female photographer in India. Check out the artisans’ work at https://www.writerspouch.com/profile/100, and if you have any issues or concerns, please contact [email protected].

In our Eleventh Story Behind Podcast, Nidhi Pandey and Vaidurya Pratap Sahi discuss the ideas, changes, and execution details for our anthology, “Sahis’ Anecdotes”. Published on 29th June 2024, this collection of anecdotes from Tamkuhi Raj, a province in northern India, tells the stories of royal staff, cooks, pets and commoners, alongside the accounts of the rulers, queens and their children. This book is available as an ebook and paperback at https://www.writerspouch.com/book/37 and can be accessed by all our Patrons at https://www.writerspouch.org/post/sahis-anecdotes

In our Tenth Story Behind Podcast, Rajiv R Nair & V. K. Telkepalli discuss the ideas, changes and execution details for our anthology “Detective GovindaM”. Published on 17th February 2024, this collection showcases how Detective Govind grew up hunting criminals and facing the harsh reality of life over the years. This book is available as an ebook & paperback at https://www.writerspouch.com/book/20 and can be accessed by all our Patrons at https://www.writerspouch.org/post/detective-govindam.

In our Ninth Story Behind Podcast, Akansha Pandey & Nidhi Pandey discuss the ideas, changes and execution details for our anthology “स्त्री”. Published on 29th October 2023, this collection is a journey of a woman’s life struggles, courage and hope in every difficulty, dedication and faith in relationships, how she protects and maintains herself in the world, and her efforts to remain a lotus even while living in the mud. This book is available as an ebook & paperback at https://www.writerspouch.com/book/40 and can be accessed by all our Patrons at https://www.writerspouch.org/post/stree.

​In our fifth Technicians Talk Podcast, Tarun Chintam talks about his craft in editing alongside his journey with the community since 2017. The podcast discusses why originality is essential, what editors seek, and how to choose which stories to tell. Check out the artisans’ work at https://www.writerspouch.com/profile/29, and if you have any issues or concerns, please contact [email protected].

In our Eight Story Behind Podcast, Sharon Mathew & Keerthana Muguda discuss the ideas, changes and execution details for our short story “Ghostly Girl”. Published on 25th August 2023, this short story tells the story of a lean, frail girl who, due to her actions, did not have any friends. One day, she comes across a companion who sticks and truly understands her. However, before she’s contented, life bumps something up. ​This book is available as an ebook & paperback at https://www.writerspouch.com/book/45 and can be accessed by all our Patrons at Writers Pouch+: https://www.writerspouch.org/post/ghostly-girl.

​In our fourth Technicians Talk Podcast, Sreekar Ayyagari talks about his craft in editing & proofreading alongside his journey with the community since 2020. The podcast discusses how editors work, what they seek, and what challenges them. Check out the artisans’ work at https://www.writerspouch.com/profile/40, and if you have any issues or concerns, please get in touch with [email protected].

​In our third Technicians Talk Podcast, Ravindra Patoju talks about his craft in photography & filmmaking alongside his journey with the community since 2020. The podcast discusses how in art, everything is unique, how to address if there is no support from family, how to address originality, timelining and collaborations. Check out the artisans’ work at https://www.writerspouch.com/profile/38, and if you have any issues or concerns, please contact [email protected].