Kritika H. Rao

Authors Kritika H. Rao, Shveta Thakrar, Roshani Chokshi, and Ram V discuss the challenges of incorporating Hindu mythology into their fantasy books for a Western audience. They share their favorite deities, the Hindu comics they grew up reading, and the questions they've faced about who gets to tell their stories. They explore themes of love transcending lifetimes, the power of mythology in storytelling, and the conflicts between religion and creativity. They also discuss the complexities of Hindu mythology and its portrayal in fantasy worlds.

KRITIKA H. RAO, worldbuilding expert, joins the podcast to discuss the balance between deep and wide worldbuilding, the process of developing throwaway sentences into significant story elements, and the impact of deep worldbuilding on fantasy literature. They also explore the element of predictability in books and the burden of a unique talking plant on its caretakers.