Kirthana Ramisetti
Contemporary
Fiction
Kirthana Ramisetti is a debut novelist with a background in media and creative writing.
She worked in the media industry for over a decade before transitioning to fiction.
Ramisetti holds an MFA in creative writing from Emerson College and has contributed to various publications, including Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic.
Known for her extensive pop culture knowledge, she describes herself as a trivia enthusiast.
Her first novel, Dava Shastri's Last Day, was published in December 2021 and has been selected for adaptation into a film.
Ramisetti's writing style is characterized as witty and thought-provoking, exploring themes of family, legacy, and cultural identity.