Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Dharini Bhaskar on the Enduring Value of Literary Fiction
Dharini Bhaskar, a publisher and author, discusses the enduring nature of literary fiction.
She believes the genre offers lasting value.
Bhaskar emphasizes supporting writers from the Indian subcontinent and championing debut authors.
She believes reading will persist, even with AI.
Bhaskar distinguishes her roles as both a writer and publisher.
She feels the value of translated fiction is essential for the growth of literature, and that there is a close relationship between Indian and English novels.
She also has a new manuscript she is working on.
Dharini Bhaskar discusses the state of literary fiction and publishing.
Bhaskar emphasizes the enduring value of literary fiction.
Highlights the importance of supporting Indian writers.
Stresses the value of debut authors and translated works.
Bhaskar reflects on her dual roles as publisher and writer.
- Who
- Dharini Bhaskar
- What
- Reflections on literary fiction and publishing
- When
- Over a decade in publishing
- Where
- HarperCollins India
- Why
- To discuss the state and future of literary fiction
- Expert
- Dharini Bhaskar, Associate Publisher, HarperCollins India
- Role
- Author and Publisher
- Focus
- Literary Fiction and Publishing
- Key Point
- Importance of supporting Indian writers and debut authors
- Novels by Bhaskar
- These, Our Bodies Possessed by Light; Like Being Alive Twice