Lavanya is an experienced speaker, panel moderator, event host, and conversation partner. Her areas of expertise include:

• an insider’s knowledge of the publishing industry, particularly sales

• the process of querying for an agent and the acquisition of her debut novel

• the craft of writing

• voracious and enthusiastic discussions of books of all genres

• the rewards and challenges of pursuing a creative life

• a lived experience of diasporic South Asian identity (more specifically Indian and Tamil)

• insight as an expatriate, frequent traveler, immigrant, and third culture kid/individual