“My aim has always been to be the first Samantha Shannon, not the next anyone else”: The author on feminism, female leads and more...

Sep 01, 2019 12:53 AM IST

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Author Samantha Shannon’s books create a world in which women are never damsels in distress, and old and boring tropes are being pushed back

Most authors are thrilled when their debut work is well-received, but what happens when an Oxford undergraduate is directly compared with J.K. Rowling for landing herself not just a debut release, but a series of seven books?

Samantha’s love of fantasy books began with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Hearing about J.K. Rowling made her want to be a published author

The Priory of the Orange Tree is a feminist reimagining of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon

“Fantasy’s been intertwined with patriarchy for a very long time.... It’s an ongoing battle”

SHANNON PICKS THREE FANTASY BOOKS INSPIRED FROM INDIA

A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna: A Young Adult retelling of the Mahabharata set in space.

The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi: A lyrical intertwining of Indian mythology with the tale of Hades and Persephone.

Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri: A gorgeous fantasy based on dance set in a world inspired by the Mughal Empire.

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