From Policy to Prose: Sreya Sarkar’s Journey from Data Analyst to Acclaimed Author!

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Welcome back to another insightful episode of Masked Monologues! Today, we're delighted to host the multifaceted writer, Sreya Sarkar. Sreya shares her fascinating journey from a public policy analyst to a journalist and now a fiction author. With a background in working at several U.S. think tanks, she transitioned from handling data and numbers to uncovering compelling human stories through her surveys and interviews.

In this episode, Sreya discusses her evolution as a writer, the challenges of shifting from nonfiction to creative writing, and her debut novel, "Beneath the Veneer," published in India by Alcove Publishers. Sreya's storytelling is deeply influenced by her personal experiences and her dedication to social and political issues, making her work resonate on many levels.

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