About the Author:
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Nillu Nasser
Contemporary Fiction, Family Sagas,
Literary Fiction, Magical Realism,
Women’s Fiction
Nillu Nasser is a writer of literary fiction novels. She also writes short fiction and blogs.
She studied English and German Literature at Warwick University, followed by European Politics at Humboldt University, Berlin. After graduating, Nillu worked in national and regional politics, but eventually reverted to her first love: writing.
Nillu’s stories often take place in rich settings and explore the search for identity from an outsider’s perspective. Her debut novel, All the Tomorrows, was published in 2017, followed by her second novel, Hidden Colours, in 2018. A prequel short story to All the Tomorrows, ‘The Dancing Girl’ was released that same year. Her third novel, An Ocean of Masks, will be published in 2019.
First and foremost, though, Nillu is a reader. She is happiest barefoot with a book in hand. They are the first thing she unpacks when she is somewhere new.
She lives in London with her husband and three children. If you fly into Gatwick and look hard enough, you will see her furiously scribbling in her garden office, where she is working on her next story.
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Featured Books by
Nillu Nasser
ALL THE TOMORROWS
Family Saga /
Literary Fiction /
Women’s FIction
Akash wants a love for all time, not an arranged marriage. When Jaya, his new wife, discovers he is having an affair, she takes her fate into her own hands in the form of a lit match.
WINNER:
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award
Best Women’s Fiction
“Replete with hard lessons, determined dreams, and illusions and realities surrounding love and relationships, All the Tomorrows is a gripping saga set under the sweltering heat of not just India, but hearts on fire. It’s an involving story of the tides and trajectories of love which will especially intrigue readers looking for more than a light dose of Indian cultural insight.” ~ Midwest Book Review
“All the Tomorrows by Nillu Nasser is a gripping tale of love and betrayal… The story is compelling and original, and it immediately transports the reader into the heart of a culture, a setting that reflects the thrills and perils of Bombay, capturing powerful images of the place in vivid clarity, from the dust of the overcrowded streets to the morality of Bombay. The characters are memorable, well-developed, and deeply explored. The conflict is strong and the reader is captivated as it escalates into a crisis point. …a wonderful read and the humanity that is injected into the writing will greatly appeal to readers. Nillu Nasser is a gifted and a great entertainer. This novel is balanced and utterly engrossing.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Romuald Dzemo (5 STARS)
HIDDEN COLOURS
Contemporary /
Literary Fiction /
Magical Realism
Each evening, nestled in Berlin’s Treptower Park, the immigrant circus comes to life.
“In many ways, there is no better time for the appearance of Hidden Colours, with its themes of intolerance, repression, prejudice, and communities clashing with each other as they assimilate immigrant newcomers. The stage is ripe for this story of different perspectives, desires for safety and community, and the issues posed by immigrants who are viewed as threats, and Nillu Nasser does an exquisite job of reflecting this environment and the social and political forces at work among all groups…. The result is an engrossing portrait of clashes between cultures, shared bonds and points of contention….” ~ Midwest Book Review
“A provocative, heartfelt journey from the first page to the striking conclusion.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Alyssa Elmore (5 STARS)
“Nasser eloquently explores racism, Islamophobia, and xenophobia through a narrative that’s tender, haunting, and fearless… Hidden Colours is an unforgettable tale of personal trauma and social justice.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Caitlin Lyle Farley (5 STARS)
“Hidden Colours is a must-read for those who enjoy interpersonal drama and are also concerned with the cold, discriminatory hatred that’s seeping into our world.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, K.C. Finn (5 STARS)
THE DANCING GIRL
(A Short Story)
Travel back to the world of the award-winning novel ALL THE TOMORROWS, in this short story about Jaya and Ruhi Kapadia before they became married women.
Ruhi is eighteen years old and determined to pave her own path through life, not such an easy thing in 1970s India. Her choices are not always her own, especially with a mother who rules the roost with cutting remarks and a whack from her rolling pin.
Yet when an unwelcome houseguest reveals a family secret, Ruhi may have found the key to her freedom.
