Weaving Stories Across Centuries: A Chat with Uma Srinivasan

Celebrating Women's Voices: A Chat with Author Uma on 'Etched in Gold' In this episode of 'Writes4Women,' guest host Laura Boon chats to Uma Srinivasan, author of the historical fiction novel 'Etched in Gold.'  Uma shares insights on her novel, which intertwines the stories of Umba, a 1630s female composer, and Maya, a contemporary musician. The conversation delves into the rigorous research behind the book, exploring themes of women's voices, cultural memory, and historical context, including the unique presence of the Danish in 17th-century India. Uma also discusses the challenges of navigating women's roles in history and the enduring pertinence of their struggles. A fascinating insight into the process of writign historical fiction as a debut author   00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements 01:37 Podcasting Highlights and Upcoming Episodes 04:05 Short Courses and Writing Retreats 07:24 Special Guests and Book Discussion 29:14 Amber's Struggles and Triumphs 30:24 Women in History: Unveiling the Truth 34:53 European Influence in India 37:38 The Danish Connection 42:14 Crafting a Historical Novel 44:48 The Power of Multilingualism 48:06 Immersive Writing Techniques 54:52 The Journey of Writing 'Etched in Gold'   SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Substack https://writes4women.substack.com   Uma Srinivasan Website: click here Instagram: click here Facebook: click here   Laura Boon Website: click here Instagram: click here  Facebook: click here Buy Tips From an Insider Insider here   Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here   This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal land.           Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=true See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.