Welcome to Season 5 of the True Fiction Project. We are kicking off this episode with something a little different. Traci DeForge, CEO and Founder of Produce Your Podcast, interviews Lynn Moon (CEO) and Shannon Peason (CFO), Co-Founders of the publisher, Indignor House, about the new book they are launching July 15, 2024, written by our very own Reenita Hora! Lynn and Shannon share a bit about the type of authors they typically work with, and how they became connected to Reenita. Lynn shares a lot of the history in India from when this book was written and the impact that it can have on future generations of those who read this book. At the end, you will hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita herself about the forbidden love between an Anglo-Indian school teacher and a Muslim student activist against General Dyer’s impending tragedy. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [2:42 ] How did Lynn and Shannon get started on creating Indignor House? 
• [4:12 ] What type of authors were they looking for when they started Indignor House?
• [5:53 ] How did they get connected to Reenita? 
• [12:21 ] What type of genre do they typically work with?
• [15:27 ] What is the history of the time that Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh was written about? 
• [21:35 ] What is it like to publish a non U.S. historical fiction book in the United States? 
• [25:06 ] How did the experience of publishing this book impact Shannon (editor)?
• [27:01 ] What are Lynn’s expectations for this book? 
• [30:14 ] Is there a screenplay version in development? 
• [31:02 ] How can people get their hands on the book?
• [32:21 ] We hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita Hora. 

If you'd like to receive a FREE Chapter 1 of Vermilion Harvest - Playtime at the Bagh or if you are interested in inviting Reenita to connect with you book club (in person or by zoom), please send us a note at https://www.reenita.com/contact.

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Fiction Credits:

Written and read by Reenita Hora

RESOURCES:

Where to buy Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh:

• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953278523
• Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vermilion-harvest-reenita-m-hora/1145699636?ean=9781953278524
• Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Reenita-Malhotra-Hora/author/B001KHTMSS
• Walmart
• Thriftbooks
• Booktopia (Australia)
• Hatchards (UK)

If you'd like to receive a FREE Chapter 1 of Vermilion Harvest - Playtime at the Bagh or if you are interested in inviting Reenita to connect with you book club (in person or by zoom), please send us a not at https://www.reenita.com/contact.)

Guest Information

Indignor House Website  

Indignor House Facebook

Indignor House Twitter 

Indignor House Instagram

Get in touch with Reenita:

• LinkedIn
• Tiktok
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter (X)
• Substack
• Threads
• LinkTree

BIO:

Bio for Lynn Moon: CEO & Co-Founder of the publisher, Indignor House

Lynn is the award-winning author of the Agency Series that follows a government with unlimited power and money. She has worked for state and federal government agencies and uses her long reaching personal experiences to captivate her audience with realistic stories of political corruption. Her novels have won awards including the Moonbeam Children's Book Award, IPPY award, and the Dante Rossetti Book award. Lynn holds an MPA in Public Administration from Troy State University and an MFA in Literature from Lindenwood University. She’s the CEO of Indignor House, working to change the publishing environment one book at a time.

Bio for Shannon Pearson: CEO & Co-Founder of the publisher, Indignor House 

 Shannon comes to Indignor House with a treasure trove of over 10 years of experience in accounting and administrative services. For the last five years, Shannon has worked in the editorial fields of all genres. With her talent, she gives the numbers and letters a refined breath of fresh air.

Bio for Reenita Hora

Reenita, the 'Nora Ephron' of South Asian storytelling, spinning yarns as eclectic as Mumbai's iconic 'Bhel Puri' – a tantalizing concoction of flavors with an occasional bug for that extra crunch! Her stories star a motley crew of characters caught in the whirlwind of imperfect scenarios, all while stubbornly refusing to sell out. Her writing, unapologetically Indian, pulses with the colors and rhythms of her culture, deftly blending humor and authenticity.  LA Weekly spotlighted her unique approach to weaving Indian humor and culture into the American tapestry, celebrating the innovative narrative of Operation Mom. Read the LA Weekly Article here.

In her previous life, Reenita was a journalist, editor, and writer for platforms like National Geographic Kids, Disney India, Cartoon Network Asia, the New York Times, CNN, Radio Television Hong Kong, and Bloomberg. Her awards and accolades include the Eric Hoffer Book Award, IndieReader Discovery Award, Santa Barbara International Screenplay Award, Script2Comic, Launchpad, and Emerging Screenwriters awards, and Sundance Institute Development Slate second rounder. No one-trick pony though, she's the brains behind two podcasts: the True Fiction Project (where reality takes a nose dive into the scripted world) and Shadow Realm (a magical portal to riveting narrative fiction). Dive headfirst into her world fantastical tales, and laugh-out-loud moments at http://www.reenita.com.

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