by Susan Nadathur | Feb 6, 2020 | The Making of a YA Novel, Uncategorized
In my last post, I shared some startling insights from the interviews I had with several high school students in Lajas, Puerto Rico. Many of them expressed a hopelessness that affected me deeply. But, what could I possibly do to address their pain? I did not have the... by Susan Nadathur | Jul 21, 2015 | Character Sketches City of Sorrows, Uncategorized
“In the middle of life’s journey, I found myself in a dark wood.” –Inferno, Canto 1 Dante’s “La Divina Commedia” speaks profoundly to the human condition. It is a chronicle of a deep psychological crisis and how that crisis is resolved. Much like Dante (the... by Susan Nadathur | Sep 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
October is one of my favorite months of the year. There’s a chill in the air, the leaves start turning, and the days grow short. Halloween adds a touch of fun, and the Hindu festival of Diwali adds light and color to the darker days of autumn. Diwali is... by Susan Nadathur | Jun 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Reading is Awesome. Let me show you why. Reason #1: It builds brain power. Reading makes you smart. Unlike watching television, which requires no thought process, reading is an active learning experience that will keep your mind sharp. Reason #2: It reduces... by Susan Nadathur | Apr 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
As a writer, I particularly enjoy describing scent. So it may not be surprising that Scent of Sorrow was the original title of my debut novel CITY OF SORROWS. Why? Because for many of us, the scent is the story. In CITY OF SORROWS, the scent that both... 
