Brinda Charry is an author who was born in India and has been living in the United States for over two decades. She came to the US as a graduate student and has since established herself as a writer and academic. Charry has published fiction in both India and the UK, and her writing has been recognized with several awards and prizes. These include the Hindu-Picador Short Story Prize, the Katha Prize for Creative Fiction (twice), the Asian Age prize, The Ruth and James Ewing Award, and the India Plaza Golden Quill Critic’s Choice Award.
Charry's work is set to reach an even wider audience with the upcoming publication of her historical novel, THE EAST INDIAN. The novel, which is set in colonial America, will be published by Scribner USA, Scribe UK, and Harper Collins-India in May 2023. Charry's expertise in English Renaissance Literature is also evident in her writing, as she has a particular focus on race, cross-cultural engagement in the 1600s and 1700s, and the early history of globalization. She has published numerous books and articles in her field, further showcasing her knowledge and passion for the subject.
Charry considers herself a "novelist-turned-academic-re-turned novelist," indicating the varied and dynamic nature of her career. She has been able to successfully balance her work as a writer and an academic, and her dedication to both fields is evident in her numerous publications and accolades. Charry currently resides in Keene, New Hampshire, where she continues to write and teach. Her work as a writer and academic has made a significant impact in both the literary and academic worlds, and she will undoubtedly continue to do so in the future.