Rati Mehrotra
@rati.bsky.social
Author of MARKSWOMAN & MAHIMATA @HarperVoyagerUS and NIGHT OF THE RAVEN, DAWN OF THE DOVE & FLOWER AND THORN @WednesdayBooks. She/Her. Repped by Mary C. Moore. Tired.
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(Here's the opening of "Flower and Thorn".)
(Here's the opening of "Flower and Thorn".)
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
(Here's the opening of "Flower and Thorn".)
(Here's the opening of "Flower and Thorn".)
The Spanish translation of my book #NightoftheRavenDawnoftheDove has been released and it is is GORGEOUS. Many thanks to publisher Drakania, to translator Alfonso José Sánchez Jiménez, and to all my Spanish speaking readers. I hope you enjoy the journey to medieval India.
October 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The Spanish translation of my book #NightoftheRavenDawnoftheDove has been released and it is is GORGEOUS. Many thanks to publisher Drakania, to translator Alfonso José Sánchez Jiménez, and to all my Spanish speaking readers. I hope you enjoy the journey to medieval India.
Look what just arrived in the mail! The House of Illusionists, a short story collection by @vanessafogg.bsky.social - lovely human, dear friend, and one of my favorite short fiction writers. Find out more at www.interstellarflightpress.com/houseofillus...
October 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Look what just arrived in the mail! The House of Illusionists, a short story collection by @vanessafogg.bsky.social - lovely human, dear friend, and one of my favorite short fiction writers. Find out more at www.interstellarflightpress.com/houseofillus...
Today's just one of those days I am gazing anxiously at this map.
May 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Today's just one of those days I am gazing anxiously at this map.
Happy Star Wars Day! #MayThe4th be with you.
Image from: Canadian Democracy
Image from: Canadian Democracy
May 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Happy Star Wars Day! #MayThe4th be with you.
Image from: Canadian Democracy
Image from: Canadian Democracy
The Liberals are back with a minority government, we have a sane economist for a PM, and the valiant Bruce Fanjoy has defeated PP in his own riding. Oh, and it's cherry blossom season. What a nice spring we're having! 🌸
April 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Liberals are back with a minority government, we have a sane economist for a PM, and the valiant Bruce Fanjoy has defeated PP in his own riding. Oh, and it's cherry blossom season. What a nice spring we're having! 🌸
"Let me in, Mom. I'm also your son."
April 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"Let me in, Mom. I'm also your son."
Current read is "The Hands of the Emperor" by Victoria Goddard. Slow, relaxing, idealistic fantasy on...good governance, I think, is the main thing. Fixing the bureaucracy! Fancy court costumes! Universal basic income! Very pleasant read.
March 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Current read is "The Hands of the Emperor" by Victoria Goddard. Slow, relaxing, idealistic fantasy on...good governance, I think, is the main thing. Fixing the bureaucracy! Fancy court costumes! Universal basic income! Very pleasant read.
Spent a happy hour sorting some of our MG and YA books. So incredibly soothing.
December 31, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Spent a happy hour sorting some of our MG and YA books. So incredibly soothing.
Current read is The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain. I love all of Sofia Samatar's work. 🤗
December 25, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Current read is The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain. I love all of Sofia Samatar's work. 🤗
November 15, 2024 at 1:49 AM
Over 1k followers! So as promised, here is a #giveaway to win signed copies of my post-apocalyptic #fantasy duology: Markswoman and Mahimata. To enter, just like, repost, and follow.
✨Runs 11 Nov - 18 Nov.
✨ Winner announced on 19 Nov.
✨US and Canada only
#Booksky #Giveaways #SFF
✨Runs 11 Nov - 18 Nov.
✨ Winner announced on 19 Nov.
✨US and Canada only
#Booksky #Giveaways #SFF
November 11, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Over 1k followers! So as promised, here is a #giveaway to win signed copies of my post-apocalyptic #fantasy duology: Markswoman and Mahimata. To enter, just like, repost, and follow.
✨Runs 11 Nov - 18 Nov.
✨ Winner announced on 19 Nov.
✨US and Canada only
#Booksky #Giveaways #SFF
✨Runs 11 Nov - 18 Nov.
✨ Winner announced on 19 Nov.
✨US and Canada only
#Booksky #Giveaways #SFF
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate. May the year ahead bring peace and justice. 🙏
October 31, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate. May the year ahead bring peace and justice. 🙏
This seems like a fun way to introduce myself, especially since I love songs in multiple languages and genres. 😊🎵
October 24, 2024 at 2:59 PM
This seems like a fun way to introduce myself, especially since I love songs in multiple languages and genres. 😊🎵
The words of Aaron Bushnell, the 25-year-old US air force member who immolated himself outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC. #FreePalestine
March 22, 2024 at 3:30 PM
The words of Aaron Bushnell, the 25-year-old US air force member who immolated himself outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC. #FreePalestine
Statistics on the Israeli Genocide in the Gaza Strip (07 October 2023-14 March 2024) from the Euro-Med Monitor. Anyone still trying to both sides this is a heartless ghoul.
March 16, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Statistics on the Israeli Genocide in the Gaza Strip (07 October 2023-14 March 2024) from the Euro-Med Monitor. Anyone still trying to both sides this is a heartless ghoul.
"In order to hear the birds, the war planes must be silent." Palestinian poet Marwan Makhoul
Image: @vimiyui
Image: @vimiyui
February 24, 2024 at 4:43 PM
"In order to hear the birds, the war planes must be silent." Palestinian poet Marwan Makhoul
Image: @vimiyui
Image: @vimiyui
I have never felt less like celebrating, but I have a book out today. Happy Birthday to 🌺FLOWER AND THORN🌺 my anti colonial medieval Indian fantasy that asks, what if we had magic? and changes the narrative of the past. It was both a joy and a struggle to write. I hope it finds its readers.
October 17, 2023 at 2:15 PM
I have never felt less like celebrating, but I have a book out today. Happy Birthday to 🌺FLOWER AND THORN🌺 my anti colonial medieval Indian fantasy that asks, what if we had magic? and changes the narrative of the past. It was both a joy and a struggle to write. I hope it finds its readers.
The finished copies of FLOWER AND THORN are here and they're gorgeous! This unboxing was very emotional for me because this was such a hard book to research and write. I am so proud to be able to share it with you.
⭐Out 17 Oct 2023
🌺Magic system based on flowers
❤️Friends to lovers
💪Anti colonial
⭐Out 17 Oct 2023
🌺Magic system based on flowers
❤️Friends to lovers
💪Anti colonial
October 2, 2023 at 2:08 PM
The finished copies of FLOWER AND THORN are here and they're gorgeous! This unboxing was very emotional for me because this was such a hard book to research and write. I am so proud to be able to share it with you.
⭐Out 17 Oct 2023
🌺Magic system based on flowers
❤️Friends to lovers
💪Anti colonial
⭐Out 17 Oct 2023
🌺Magic system based on flowers
❤️Friends to lovers
💪Anti colonial
Barnes & Noble are having a sale! Get 25% off pre-orders between 6-8 September including FLOWER AND THORN.
🌟 Out 17 Oct 2023
🌺 Magic system based on flowers
❤️ Friends to lovers
👏 Anti colonial
Link: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flower-and...
🌟 Out 17 Oct 2023
🌺 Magic system based on flowers
❤️ Friends to lovers
👏 Anti colonial
Link: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flower-and...
September 6, 2023 at 2:51 PM
Barnes & Noble are having a sale! Get 25% off pre-orders between 6-8 September including FLOWER AND THORN.
🌟 Out 17 Oct 2023
🌺 Magic system based on flowers
❤️ Friends to lovers
👏 Anti colonial
Link: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flower-and...
🌟 Out 17 Oct 2023
🌺 Magic system based on flowers
❤️ Friends to lovers
👏 Anti colonial
Link: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flower-and...
Oh what's this I see? Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove is on sale for only $2.99 as a part of a Kindle Monthly Deal! if you fancy a fantasy w/ monsters set in medieval India and can't afford the hardcover, this is an excellent time to get it! Price across all e-retailers.
September 1, 2023 at 2:38 PM
Oh what's this I see? Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove is on sale for only $2.99 as a part of a Kindle Monthly Deal! if you fancy a fantasy w/ monsters set in medieval India and can't afford the hardcover, this is an excellent time to get it! Price across all e-retailers.
Me: I love wuxia, it's my favorite genre.
Also me: why are they making me cry.
#MysteriousLotusCasebook
Also me: why are they making me cry.
#MysteriousLotusCasebook
August 24, 2023 at 7:41 PM
Me: I love wuxia, it's my favorite genre.
Also me: why are they making me cry.
#MysteriousLotusCasebook
Also me: why are they making me cry.
#MysteriousLotusCasebook
reskeet a character with the energy you want to have
August 15, 2023 at 3:48 PM
reskeet a character with the energy you want to have
Lunch at Anh Dao Restaurant yesterday followed by Bubble tea and waffles at Royaltea in Chinatown. Long covid means this is only the third time I have eaten out in three years. It was delicious and made me so happy.
August 5, 2023 at 2:19 PM
Lunch at Anh Dao Restaurant yesterday followed by Bubble tea and waffles at Royaltea in Chinatown. Long covid means this is only the third time I have eaten out in three years. It was delicious and made me so happy.