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Jayanthi Sankar

Jayanthi Sankar[1], born on April 28, 1964, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, is an accomplished author, interpreter, and literary figure. She is the eldest of four siblings, born to the late CPWD Engineer R. Nagasamy and homemaker N. Kalyani.[2][3][4]

Jayanthi Sankar
BornApril 28, 1964
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationAuthor, Interpreter, Literary Figure
Parent(s)CPWD Engineer R. Nagasamy (father), N. Kalyani (mother)

In 1990, Jayanthi Sankar migrated to Singapore with her family, where her younger son was born. This move marked a significant chapter in her life, adding to the diverse experiences that shaped her perspectives towards life and literarture.

Career

Jayanthi's career is a testament to her creativity and literary contributions. She has authored multiple books, delving into themes of postmodern, historical and experimental fiction. Her works also analyze socio-psychology through well-crafted characters. Beyond writing, she has played a pivotal role in building international literary communities. Jayanthi Sankar co-hosts the podcast "L.O.L - Love Of Literature," providing a platform for authors, writers, editors, illustrators, reviewers, and publishers to share insights. Her presence has graced various international panels at literary and writing festivals, including the APWT 2018 at Gold Coast, Singapore Writers Festival, Seemanchal International Literary Festival, and Asean-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Writers Festival.[5][6][7]

Notable Books

  • When Will You Die?
  • Tabula Rasa
  • Misplaced Heads[8]
  • Dangling Gandhi[9]
  • An Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
  • Dancing Gold Flecks

Awards and Recognitions

  • Winner of 2020 International Book Award - American book fest[10]
  • 2022 NYC Big Book Award,
  • San Francisco Book Fest Award 2022,[11]
  • Finalist in Eyelands Book Awards 2020
  • The Literary Titan Award
  • Top 50 Most Influential Authors in 2021 by Delhiwire[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Interview with Jayanthi Sankar - Author Of When Will You Die?". https://vidhyathakkar.com/. 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2023-12-13. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  2. ↑ "Jayanthi Sankar Biography and Famous Books | FrontList". www.frontlist.in. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  3. ↑ "Jayanthi Sankar". Zero Degree Publishing 1. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  4. ↑ Ramanathan, Lalitha (2022-12-17). "When Will You Die? By Jayanthi Sankar". Lalitha Ramanathan. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  5. ↑ Kaushik, Surabhi (2022-01-03). "In Conversation With Singaporean Author Jayanthi Sankar". India Currents. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  6. ↑ "When Will You Die? by Jayanthi Sankar - Book Review". https://vidhyathakkar.com/. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-12-13. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  7. ↑ Sethi, Prof Shiv (2022-10-31). "The artistry to facilitate more of readers is crucial: Jayanthi Sankar". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  8. ↑ admin (2020-03-04). "Author Interview: Jayanthi Sankar | The Author of Dangling Gandhi". The Bookish Elf. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  9. ↑ "Jayanthi Sankar Archives". KITAAB. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  10. ↑ Milne, Rosie. "Guest post from Jayanthi Sankar". Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  11. ↑ "English". Zero Degree Publishing 1. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  12. ↑ "I love creating characters, regardless of whether I like or dislike them: Jayanthi Sankar". Precious Kashmir. 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
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