Episodes

  • Chapter 11: Advika and the Hollywood Wives w/ Kirthana Ramisetti

    Chapter 11: Advika and the Hollywood Wives w/ Kirthana Ramisetti
    Sep 8 2023
    Listen into our conversation with author, Kirthana Ramisetti! We spoke about reality tv, writing about Desi people and her latest hit book: Advika and the Hollywood Wives! Enjoy! Support Kirthana here: https://kirthanaramisetti.com Follow us @roughdraftpod and check out all the books we talk about here: https://bookshop.org/shop/roughdraftpod
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    35 mins
  • Chapter 10: Summer Reading

    Chapter 10: Summer Reading
    May 31 2023

    We're back and ready for the sunny season! And while we may no longer have the season off, we're excited to explore the many titles on our TBR lists! In this episode, we dive into the world of summer reading - listen in as we catch up and round up our favorite reads from the past several weeks.

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    45 mins
  • Chapter 9: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches w/ Sangu Mandanna

    Chapter 9: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches w/ Sangu Mandanna
    Apr 22 2023
    We are honored and excited to share this episode. We spoke with author Sandu Mandanna about her writing rituals, daily magic, and latest sensation: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches!
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    37 mins
  • Chapter 8: Designing a Life You Want to Live with Kioshana LaCount Burrell

    Chapter 8: Designing a Life You Want to Live with Kioshana LaCount Burrell
    Mar 20 2023
    Listen to this very special episode of The Rough Draft Podcast where we talk with publisher, author, editor, career and life coach, Kioshana (Kio) LaCount Burrell! We talk to Kio about her pathway to the publishing world, how she got to where she is today and of course, what books she's reading and recommending. No matter where you are in your own career journey, we guarantee Kio's story will motivate you to design a life you want to live.
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    39 mins
  • Chapter 7: We Love Parini Schroff

    Chapter 7: We Love Parini Schroff
    Feb 1 2023
    Welcome to our first episode of 2023! We are very excited to announce that Parini Schroff, author of "The Bandit Queens" joined us for a special interview! Hot tip: If you want to skip to Parini's interview, skip to 33:18.  Natasha and Nilam discuss books they've read, what's on their TBRs, and book clubs! 
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Chapter 6: Editors’ Notes

    Chapter 6: Editors’ Notes
    Dec 14 2022
    We’re closing out 2022 the way we started: With plenty of giggles! Join Natasha and Nilam as they discuss the show Family Karma, reflect on their (book) year and answer listener questions.
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    51 mins
  • Chapter 5: Adaptations

    Chapter 5: Adaptations
    Nov 11 2022

    WE'RE BACK!! Our latest episode is all about audiobooks, adaptations and amitiés! As always, all the books are listed in our bookshop, link can be found in our instagram.com/roughdraftpod bio. Also, please forgive Nilam for her error in misremembering Fredrik Backman as Fredrick Douglass; she's an embarrassment to History majors everywhere. 
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    47 mins
  • Chapter 4: BONUS EPISODE! | Never Have I Ever ... Not Loved Mindy Kaling

    Chapter 4: BONUS EPISODE! | Never Have I Ever ... Not Loved Mindy Kaling
    Aug 24 2022

    Buckle up Rough Drafters because we're dropping our first ever bonus episode! As avid Mindy Kaling fans, Natasha and Nilam recap season 3 of Netflix's Never Have I Ever. Join us as we chat about the season, our favorite characters and what genre of books they read! We giggle our way through a Buzzfeed quiz and play our very own version of never have I ever! 

    Alternative title: Never Have I Ever ... not liked talking about myself. 😅
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    1 hr and 20 mins