Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Anjum Hasan on Bengaluru's Influence on Her Writing
Anjum Hasan is a famous writer from Bengaluru.
She has written many books, poems, and stories that have won awards.
Her latest book, History's Angel, won the FICCI Book of the Year award in 2024.
Bengaluru has been a big part of her writing journey.
She loves the mix of old and new in the city and how it inspires her stories.
Her husband, Zac O'Yeah, is also a writer and helps her with her work.
She gives advice to new writers to find something they deeply care about.
Her next book, set in Shillong, will come out in 2026.
Anjum Hasan is a renowned author from Bengaluru, known for her diverse and relatable characters.
Her book History's Angel won the FICCI Book of the Year award in 2024.
Bengaluru has significantly influenced her writing, providing a backdrop for many of her stories.
She finds inspiration in the contrast between old and new in the city and reads widely for influences.
Her upcoming book, set in Shillong, is a narrative non-fiction and will be published in 2026.
- Who
- Anjum Hasan, an author from Bengaluru
- What
- Discussion on her writing journey and influences
- When
- Ongoing, with a new book set for 2026
- Where
- Bengaluru and Shillong
- Why
- To share her experiences and advice for new writers
- Author
- Anjum Hasan
- Notable Work
- History's Angel
- Award
- FICCI Book of the Year 2024
- Upcoming Book
- Narrative non-fiction set in Shillong (2026)
- Influences
- Daniel Defoe, William Thackeray, Thomas Hardy
- Writing Routine
- Morning writing with black coffee
- Advice to Writers
- Find something to deeply care about