Usha Narayanan is an Indian writer in the thriller-fiction, mythology and romance genre and best known for her novels Pradyumna: Son of Krishna and The Madras Mangler.[2][3]
Biography
She has a gold medal in English Literature from the University of Madras.[citation needed] She has done a writing course from Hawaii. She did various jobs like an English teacher, a creative director in an ad agency and radio station before becoming an author. She debuted through the novel The Madras Mangler.[3] Her first foray into mythology was with "Pradyumna: Son of Krishna." The Hindu says of the novel, "Fascinated by this little-known or written about mythological hero, Usha’s latest book explores his journey, from being just another man to discovering his legacy and the rise of this swashbuckling hero."[4]
In 2018, she released a book titled Awaken the Durga Within : From Glum to Glam Caged to Carefree.[5][6][7][8] ShethepeopleTV called it "[The book] is a handy, easy-to-follow guide to help every woman assert themselves at home and work and reclaim their life".[9] "A book to inspire modern Indian women," says DT Next.[10]
Also published in 2018 was the novel, Kartikeya and His Battle with the Soul Stealer.[11] Youth Ki Awaaaz says that the book "makes for a riveting read as it records the bildungsroman of Kartikeya and his growth in the process of finding the true purpose of his life."[citation needed]
Her Prem Purana: Mythological Love Stories "keeps the candle of hope burning for all who believe in the possibility of love," says The Free Press Journal.[12]
Her other books include Doctor Stalker Spy, The Secret of God's Son and Love, Lies and Layoffs.[citation needed]