• Modern Desi Love: Unscripted with Swati Hegde

  • Jul 24 2024
  • Length: 47 mins
  • Podcast

Modern Desi Love: Unscripted with Swati Hegde

  • Summary

  • Constance catches up with Desi romance author and fiction writing coach Swati Hegde. Swati spills the chai on her debut novel, 'Match Me If You Can,' a friends-to-lovers romance set in Mumbai inspired by Jane Austen's 'Emma.' The convo dives into her personal matchmaking stories, Indian cultural vibes, the magic of her writing journey, and her hot takes on modern dating. Swati also teases her upcoming reads, including a YA queer romance. Stay tuned for our 'sip and strip' segment, where Swati faces a flurry of rapid-fire questions about her personal and bookish life!

    Don't miss out—grab your favorite drink and join us for a fun and spicy chat with Swati! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, watch the episode on YouTube, and be sure to leave a review!


    Show Notes:

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

    00:52 Swati Hegaday's Journey to Becoming an Author

    01:44 Inspiration Behind 'Match Me If You Can'

    02:41 Cultural Influences and Personal Experiences

    03:49 Views on Arranged Marriages and Dating

    06:00 Challenges of Modern Dating

    07:25 Parental Expectations and Modern Love

    11:32 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans

    21:36 Cultural Representation in Writing

    23:58 Navigating Dating Apps

    24:37 Tinder Tales and Meet Cutes

    27:21 Awkward Encounters

    30:34 Writing Romance: Behind the Scenes

    34:45 The Journey to Publication

    42:57 Future Projects and Final Thoughts



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