Episode 15: Knowing What Stories to Tell ft. Sajni Patel

This week, Forever Publishing reached out and asked if I wanted to interview Sajni Patel for the release of her new book, First Love, Take Two! We sat down and talked about her nerves of sharing her culture with the world in a book, who should tell what stories, and how no matter how successful we become, we will consistently fan girl over our favorite authors! 

TW: We discuss racism and touch on sexual assault as it is a topic of her novel The Trouble with Hating You.

First Love, Take Two synopsis:

On the verge of realizing her dream of being a doctor, Preeti Patel should be ecstatic. But between the stress of her residency, trying to find a job, and managing her traditional, no-boundaries family, Preeti's anxiety is through the roof. Relationships and love aren't even an option. Fortunately, Preeti's finally found a new place to stay . . . only to discover that her new roommate is her ex.

Preeti never quite got over Daniel Thompson. Super-hot, plenty of swagger, amazing cook—the guy is practically perfect. And if it weren't for their families, there might have been a happily ever after. But it's hard to keep her sanity and libido in check when the man of her dreams is sleeping mere feet away. Can Preeti and Daniel find a way to stand up and fight for each other one last time . . . before they lose their second chance?

Books and authors mentioned:

• RL Stein

• Stephen King

• The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

• First Love Take Two by Sajni Patel

• The Knockout by Sajni Patel

• Together Apart

• Lore: Olympus

• Webtoons