Have Ganesh, will travel
I am available for readings, conferences and school and library visits. While my appearances have mainly been in the Puget Sound area of Washington state, I will consider venturing further. Please cover travel expenses. See below for more information.

That’s me on the right (orange jacket) with a newspaper reporter, Natasha Jaksich on the left. We’re holding a wood carving of the Hindu elephant god, Ganesh, who figures prominently in my young adult novel, Maya Running.

Why invite an author to your school, library or bookstore?

• To introduce children to a real, live author and inspire young writers to make their own dreams come true.
• To get the audience excited about reading and the beauty of words.
• To help people understand the process of writing, revising and producing a finished book.
• To honor goals and to convey the importance of perseverance and hard work.
• To empower students and celebrate their writing by exploring the creative process with a professional.

“ I've sat through a thousand learning lectures, but none so easily understood and accepted as Anjali’s ideas, techniques and dos and don’ts for writers. Her friendly smiles, easy-to-understand language and casual presentation ended too soon. We all wanted more and more.” — James M. Adams, author of Escape to Montana and The Greatest Gift

“ She not only shared the pain and joy of writing her first novel but advised beginning writers on how to move personal experience from life to the printed page. In my opinion, she’s hit the ball out of the park.” — Dotty Sohl, author of Hearing Faces (HarperCollins)

“ I found your presentation accessible and well-organized, you hit your key points accurately, with excellent examples to illustrate them, and I thought your style was engaging and entertaining.” — Matt Price, Field’s End Roundtable participant

“ Your recent Roundtable presentation impressed me with the same dedication to the craft of writing as is evident in your work, and glowed with the same generous spirit.” — Michael Donnelly, novelist

“ I especially liked that you put us all to work! I think the format worked well, and the information was presented clearly and casually.” — Jenifer Lawrence, poet

“ I was pleased to find that Anjali’s sharp intellect as well as her thoughtful consideration of life, and of others, burn ever brighter as time goes on.” — Jeff Prothero, private investigator and writing workshop participant

“ Anjali had given a lot of thought to her subject and offered it in a meaningful way… The group discussion prompts she handed out encouraged lively interaction.” — Iola Arthurs, workshop participant

Contact the Author
Please e-mail me with details, and I will be happy to discuss logistics and fees.