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vauhinivara.bsky.social
author of pulitzer finalist THE IMMORTAL KING RAO, story prize-longlisted THIS IS SALVAGED, and SEARCHES. contributing writer at businessweek. mentor at the lighthouse writers workshop's book project.
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I talked about Big Tech, small tech, and loneliness with @bmluse.bsky.social and Sam Pressler for @npr.org's It's Been a Minute — listen here! www.npr.org/2025/02/24/1...

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Overheard — 9-year-old explaining to his dad why his best friend can't come to see him in the school play: "He thinks it might interfere with his afternoon nap." ☠️ 😂

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UMMM starred Publishers Weekly review says you'll be "profoundly moved by this remarkable meditation"!!!! www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-593-70...

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I picked up this book at the library because I will read anything about whales, and it is extraordinary.

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My new book Searches — about Big Tech and me and us — comes out on April 8th, and look what her highness Carmen Maria Machado says about it! bit.ly/searchesbook

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Follow @dagfoundation.bsky.social to learn more about their $20,000 annual prizes for writers, visual artists, and musicians! Application opens Feb. 1.

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My new book Searches comes out in April, and look what legend Leslie Jamison thinks of it! ❤️‍🔥 bit.ly/searchesbook

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Oh, wow, what a list. I'm so happy SEARCHES is on it — and, @adamm0rgan.bsky.social, I hope you share the longlist at some point!

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This is so harrowing, from one of the best writers in the business, @laurensmiley.bsky.social.

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“Vara’s essays are beautifully written and profoundly researched, but what sets them apart is their profound vulnerability.” STARRED review from Kirkus for SEARCHES by @vauhinivara.bsky.social ⭐️ www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

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Introducing the DAG Foundation. We’re here to support mid-career artists with $20K grants to help elevate their creative journeys. Our grant application launches February 1, 2025. Follow us for updates and details. #ArtGrants #CreativeSupport

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