Balli Kaur Jaswal is a Singaporean novelist who has family roots in the Punjab region. She was born in Singapore and spent her childhood living in various countries such as Russia, Japan, Australia, the Philippines, and the United States. Her multicultural upbringing has significantly influenced her writing, allowing her to bring a unique perspective to her stories.
Jaswal is the author of four novels, including "Inheritance," which won the Sydney Morning Herald's Best Young Australian Novelist Award. Her second novel, "Sugarbread," was a finalist for the Epigram Books Fiction Prize and the Singapore Literature Prize. Her third novel, "Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows," was an international bestseller, translated into 15 languages, and selected by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine book club. Jaswal's non-fiction work has also been featured in various publications, including the New York Times, Cosmopolitan.com, Harper's Bazaar India, and Salon.com.
Jaswal's latest novel, "The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters," was released in 2019 to critical acclaim and is now available in paperback. Her work explores themes of family, identity, and culture, providing insightful and thought-provoking narratives that resonate with readers worldwide. Jaswal's ability to weave together complex stories that reflect the experiences of diverse communities has established her as a prominent voice in contemporary literature.