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Awanthi Vardaraj

(She/Her)
Eu, European Union (EU), India, Southern Asia
Covers:  food, women's health, women's rights, social justice, memoir, travel
Doesn't Cover: politics, tech
Absent-minded writer & editor. Cat mum. Team Cake For Breakfast. She/Her My work: muckrack.com/awanthi Buy me coffee? ko-fi.com/awanthi

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I began my writing career in my early teens, although it wasn't entirely a career then, more a talent that won me prizes and established me as a word nerd in my circle of friends. That changed a bit later, in my thirties, when I was at a loose end financially, and I realised I could, in fact, make a living from writing.

I write about anything that captures my attention and imagination, everything I am passionate about (food, women's health, women's rights, social justice, memoir, travel), and s…

What was your first job as a journalist?

Local beats, which is why I'm passionate about local news. It makes up an important cog in the wheel that is journalism.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! I learned to type on my grandfather's old one.

How is social media changing news?

More people following the news and being interested in stories as they break.