Your Next Life is Now

Namrata Patel is the bestselling author of The Curious Secrets of Yesterday, Scent of a Garden, and The Candid Life of Meena Dave. Her writing examines diaspora and dual-cultural identity among Indian Americans, multigenerational tensions tied to assimilation, and historical awareness of Indian American achievements. She has led writing and publishing workshops for several organizations, sat on panels discussing craft and theme, and participated in various mentoring programs. Additionally, she has taught courses at Emerson College and Boston College. Namrata has lived in India, New Jersey, Spokane, London, and New York City and currently calls Boston home. For more information, visit www.nampatel.com.