Monica Saigal
msaigal.bsky.social
Monica Saigal
@msaigal.bsky.social
Writer. Author of 13 books.
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Congratulations to the winners of this year's Short Story Contest! Guest author Monica Saigal presented the awards to the Middle School, High School, and Adult age groups. Thanks to all who participated and came out to our awards ceremonies!

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May 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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October 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Here's something to enjoy--and maybe offer up a few recipes yourself! @msaigal.bsky.social is rocking #FlavorsWithoutBorders
Virginia Commonwealth University celebrates Butter Chicken Day with author @msaigal.bsky.social PAPA'S BUTTER CHICKEN
October 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Virginia Commonwealth University celebrates Butter Chicken Day with author @msaigal.bsky.social PAPA'S BUTTER CHICKEN
October 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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“A tasty tale of delighting in the magic of both cooking and memories” Papa’s Butter Chicken by @msaigal.bsky.social at Booth 206 @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social l Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
PAPA'S BUTTER CHICKEN | Kirkus Reviews
A young South Asian girl helps her father whip up his famous butter chicken.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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"I was looking for more Asian/ Indian representation. Excited to get a copy of Papa’s Butter Chicken!"
October 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Big congratulations to @msaigal.bsky.social !
I am so happy to share both my new books have won Silver Medals in the Global Book Awards. Thank you for always supporting and encouraging me. I am so grateful!

Thanks @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social for publishing my butter chicken book!!
September 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I am so happy to share both my new books have won Silver Medals in the Global Book Awards. Thank you for always supporting and encouraging me. I am so grateful!

Thanks @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social for publishing my butter chicken book!!
September 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Chef and Top Chef television personality Carla Hall LOVES PAPA'S BUTTER CHICKEN by @msaigal.bsky.social!
July 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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July 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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On the hunt for South Asian authors found Papas Butter Chicken by @msaigal.bsky.social Booth 715 from @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social #alac25
June 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Two keynotes!!! And one very full heart!

This week I had the honor of delivering not one but two keynotes for the @loudouncounty.bsky.social Public Library’s 2025 Short Story Contest awards ceremonies.

I’m so honored!
May 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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I believed this for years.
Heard it at family dinners. From people I loved. Even from the voice in my own head.
But guess what?

Stories do change lives. Books do earn money. Creativity is survival.

And writing? It’s not my hobby.
It’s my legacy.
May 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Papa’s Butter Chicken has been selected for the BooksForTopics 2025-2026 Year Group Recommended Read booklists in the Reception category!

Link: www.booksfortopics.com/booklists/re...
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June 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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I’m committed to keeping the recipes free for everyone.

For paid subscribers, I write extras—mostly stories & behind-the-scenes bits about what it’s like to own & run the hotel.

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June 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Sorry for the blatant self-promotion but my Substack is my livelihood - my career. I’ve hit a plateau and can’t break 25K subscribers.

If you enjoy what I do, please consider subscribing—and share it with your friends.

Your subscribing encourages me to keep going and helps the newsletter grow.
Food break:

I posted recipes for 2 delightful summer indulgences, sweet cousins (or sisters?) - crème Chantilly and crémet d'Anjou...

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June 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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June 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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“Freelancer chasing unpaid invoice for the fourth time.”
"manuscript under review"
June 17, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Show Dad some love! Gift him 'Papa's Butter Chicken' and spice up his day (literally!). The book comes with a mouthwatering recipe - perfect for a fun cooking session with the kids! A heartwarming gift for the father figure in your life.
June 12, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Papa’s Butter Chicken has been selected for the BooksForTopics 2025-2026 Year Group Recommended Read booklists in the Reception category!

Link: www.booksfortopics.com/booklists/re...
@tigertalesbooks.bsky.social 💕
@abeehatariqart.bsky.social 💕💕
June 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I guess you never know how things will turn out. I wrote a short story collection in 2014 … and this week, it’s flying off the shelf on kindle!
“Filled with surprises and heart, this book will pull you in and not let you go." --- Chitra Divakaruni, author.

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The Devil In Us
The Devil In Us - Kindle edition by Bhide, Monica. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Devil In Us.
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June 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I believed this for years.
Heard it at family dinners. From people I loved. Even from the voice in my own head.
But guess what?

Stories do change lives. Books do earn money. Creativity is survival.

And writing? It’s not my hobby.
It’s my legacy.
May 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Two keynotes!!! And one very full heart!

This week I had the honor of delivering not one but two keynotes for the @loudouncounty.bsky.social Public Library’s 2025 Short Story Contest awards ceremonies.

I’m so honored!
May 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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“Sesame Street” has signed a new distribution deal with Netflix, as well as a separate deal with PBS, the show announced on Monday. This gives the children’s show a much needed-boost as it battles a financial crisis. nyti.ms/3Zswh7l
May 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Terrific discussion with the latest bookclub that read my romance!! If your bookclub is interested, please message me.
May 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM