Usha Narayanan (author)

Usha Narayanan is an Indian writer in the thriller-fiction, mythology and romance genre and best known for her novels Pradyumna: Son of Krishna and The Madras Mangler.^[2][3]

Usha Narayanan
Occupation	Author
Genre	Thriller-fiction Mythology Romance
Notable works	Pradyumna: Son of Krishna The Madras Mangler[1]
Website
www.ushanarayanan.com

Biography

She has a gold medal in English Literature from the University of Madras.^{[citation needed]} She has done a writing course from Hawaii. She did various jobs like an English teacher, a creative director in an ad agency and radio station before becoming an author. She debuted through the novel The Madras Mangler.^[3] Her first foray into mythology was with "Pradyumna: Son of Krishna." The Hindu says of the novel, "Fascinated by this little-known or written about mythological hero, Usha’s latest book explores his journey, from being just another man to discovering his legacy and the rise of this swashbuckling hero."^[4]

In 2018, she released a book titled Awaken the Durga Within : From Glum to Glam Caged to Carefree.^[5][6][7][8] ShethepeopleTV called it "[The book] is a handy, easy-to-follow guide to help every woman assert themselves at home and work and reclaim their life".^[9] "A book to inspire modern Indian women," says DT Next.^[10]

Also published in 2018 was the novel, Kartikeya and His Battle with the Soul Stealer.^[11] Youth Ki Awaaaz says that the book "makes for a riveting read as it records the bildungsroman of Kartikeya and his growth in the process of finding the true purpose of his life."^{[citation needed]}

Her Prem Purana: Mythological Love Stories "keeps the candle of hope burning for all who believe in the possibility of love," says The Free Press Journal.^[12]

Her other books include Doctor Stalker Spy, The Secret of God's Son and Love, Lies and Layoffs.^{[citation needed]}

Bibliography

• Narayanan, Usha (20 October 2018). Awaken the Durga Within. Rupa. ISBN 978-93-5304-766-5.
• Narayanan, Usha (15 March 2024). Kartikeya and His Battle with the Soul Stealer. Penguin Random House India. ISBN 978-01-4344-009-3.
• Narayanan, Usha (15 March 2024). Prem Purana: Mythological Love Stories. Penguin Random House India. ISBN 978-0-14-344008-6.
• Narayanan, Usha (June 2016). The Secret of God's Son. Penguin Books Limited. ISBN 978-0-14-342417-8.
• Narayanan, Usha (23 September 2015). Love, Lies and Layoffs. Harlequin. ISBN 9789351067931.
• Narayanan, Usha (15 March 2024). Pradyumna: Son of Krishna. Penguin Metro Reads. ISBN 978-0-14-342416-1.
• Narayanan, Usha (5 January 2014). The Madras Mangler. Leadstart Publishing. ISBN 9789382473640.