Welcome back Bookends to another episode in our Debut Spotlight series, today I was joined by the wonderful Nikkitha Bakshani, author of Ghost Chilli, an incredible debut novel with a protagonist as memorable as the likes of Fleabag and Queenie. In this episode we discuss creating characters through the lens of astrology, cultural and generational differences in parenting approaches and therapy, modern dating and lots more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe so we can reach more of you! You can support Nikkitha via https://substack.com/@nikkitha or follow her on InstagramIf you want to give us a follow you can do so via Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok, for extra monthly episodes and early access you can support us via PatreonBooks & other mentions in this episode:Erasure by Percival EverettAmerican Fiction - Amazon PrimeThe Observable Universe by Heather McCaldenBurley Fisher BookshopSpoilt Creatures by Amy TwiggMilk Fed by Melissa Broder The Pisces by Melissa BroderKeep an eye out on our Instagram for a giveaway of a hardback copy of Ghost Chilli! Until next time, happy reading!
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