I write because it is therapeutic: Rapid fire with author Divya Anand

Divya Anand made her debut as an author in 2019 with her book 'Dare Eat That', a part-memoir part-travelogue about unusual delicacies around the world. And since then there has been no looking back for her. Divya, who works as a product manager during the day and a writer at night, has published three books so far in three different genres. Her second book 'I Hate My Curly Hair' was a picture book for kids, and her latest book 'Written In the Stars' is a rom-com novel. Meanwhile, in a candid chat, she told us that she is currently working on her fourth book for middle-grade readers.

We recently caught up with Divya Anand for a few rapid-fire questions to know her better as an author. Here's what she answered:

1. Your all-time favorite authors?

Daphne du Maurier, Harper Lee, Anushka Ravishankar, and Roald Dahl

2. Your favorite romance fiction novelists?

I'm a huge fan of Mhairi McFarlane, Sophie Kinsella, Anuja Chauhan, and a little bit of Meg Cabot as well.

3. Books you are looking forward to reading in 2022?

'Rivals' (Book 3 in the American Royals series)

4. A book that you like to gift to others?

'Giraffes Can’t Dance' by Giles Andrae, Ex Libris by Anne Fadiman

5. A book that made you cry?

'All the Bright Places' by Jennifer Niven

6. A book you wish you had written?

'One Last Stop' by Casey McQuiston

7. I write because...

it is therapeutic.

8. Your favorite book of 2021?

'Dial A for Aunties' by Jessie Susanto