Modern Desi Love: Unscripted with Swati Hegde

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Constance catches up with Desi romance author and fiction writing coach Swati Hegde. Swati spills the chai on her debut novel, 'Match Me If You Can,' a friends-to-lovers romance set in Mumbai inspired by Jane Austen's 'Emma.' The convo dives into her personal matchmaking stories, Indian cultural vibes, the magic of her writing journey, and her hot takes on modern dating. Swati also teases her upcoming reads, including a YA queer romance. Stay tuned for our  'sip and strip' segment, where Swati faces a flurry of rapid-fire questions about her personal and bookish life!

Don't miss out—grab your favorite drink and join us for a fun and spicy chat with Swati! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, watch the episode on YouTube, and be sure to leave a review!

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:52 Swati Hegaday's Journey to Becoming an Author

01:44 Inspiration Behind 'Match Me If You Can'

02:41 Cultural Influences and Personal Experiences

03:49 Views on Arranged Marriages and Dating

06:00 Challenges of Modern Dating

07:25 Parental Expectations and Modern Love

11:32 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans

21:36 Cultural Representation in Writing

23:58 Navigating Dating Apps

24:37 Tinder Tales and Meet Cutes

27:21 Awkward Encounters

30:34 Writing Romance: Behind the Scenes

34:45 The Journey to Publication

42:57 Future Projects and Final Thoughts

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