Welcome to Bollywood in a book!
Shobhan Bantwal’s books are romantic, colorful, action-packed tales, rich with elements of Indian culture — stories that entertain, educate, and enlighten . . .
THE Unexpected Son - What happens when a woman who's realized her dreams wakes up to a shocking truth? A captivating tale of one woman's return to India: the place where she lost everything--and now has everything to gain...
"This inspiring testament to a mother's enduring love makes for a fascinating tale and provides a window into an equally fascinating culture." – Publisher's Weekly
"The Unexpected Son by Shobhan Bantwal is yet another crosscultural delight by this author." - Chicago Examiner - 5 stars
"Shobhan Bantwal is a magical storyteller. The characters are so tangible that you miss them when you finish reading The Unexpected Son."
- Book Pleasures - 5 stars
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Praise for Shobhan Bantwal and her novels ...
"Vivid, rich...expertly portrays a young woman caught between love and duty, hope and despair."
- Anjali Banerjee on The Dowry Bride
"Compelling and memorable."
- Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author on The Forbidden Daughter
"Dazzles you with a taste of Desi culture in America."
- Caridad Pineiro, New York Times bestselling author on The Sari Shop Widow
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Tidbits!
* Shobhan is on a Virtual Tour all through the month of September to promote "THE UNEXPECTED SON". She will be guest blogging or will be interviewed on various blogs. Please read the blogs, interviews and post your comments. Get the tour schedule at the following link:
virtual tour - September 2010* During the month September, Shobhan is holding a contest on FreshFiction.com. To win an autographed copy of her latest book "THE UNEXPECTED SON", which has received 5-Star reviews from multiple reviewers and praise from Publisher's Weekly, enter the contest using the link below;
http://freshfiction.com/contest.php?id=2815* Shobhan is on a Virtual Tour all through the month of August to promote "THE UNEXPECTED SON". She will be guest blogging or will be interviewed on various blogs. Please read the blogs and post your comments. Get the tour schedule at the following link:
virtual tour - August 2010* To celebrate the release of "THE UNEXPECTED SON" a contest was held during August 2010. Names of winners of a costume jewelry set and of 5 signed copies of the book will be posted on the
CONTESTS page.
* Featured article on Shobhan's writing published in Princeton Packet - Time off (magazine section) on 7/15/10.
Read the article* AUDREY, an Asian womens magazine has featured "THE UNEXPECTED SON" in its June 2010 issue.
* Alumni magazine, Spring 2010 issue of RIDER University, Lawrenceville, NJ has an article on Shobhan Bantwal (M.A. '82) titled "A Walk Down Bollywood Boulevard"
* "THE SARI SHOP WIDOW" is in demand. Kensington Publishing ordred its 3rd printing in April 2010.
* READERS STILL WANT MORE COPIES OF "THE DOWRY BRIDE"
Based on the demand, Kensington Publishing ordered 4th printing of the book in November 09.
* THE DOWRY BRIDE won a 2008 Golden Leaf Award
See details on the
Contests page.
* A new set of recipes for 2010 have been posted on the
Spice Corner page.
* You can also find me on Facebook, and Myspace
