Jyoti Chand
Author Interview - Jyoti Chand
Author of Fitting Indian: A Graphic Novel
All Nitasha’s parents want is for her to be the perfect Indian daughter—something she is decidedly not. Everything she does seems to disappoint them, especially her mom. They just don’t get that she’ll never be like her doctor older brother. To make matters worse, she’s never quite felt like she belongs at school either, and lately, her best friend, Ava, and her crush, Henry, seem to be more interested in the rich new girl than in her.
Alcohol takes the edge off, but when that doesn’t work, Nitasha turns to cutting. She can’t stop asking herself: Will she ever be enough for her friends or her family? Or even for herself?
Author Interview - Jyoti Chand
Author I draw inspiration from:
Sonali Dev. I loved Bollywood Affair.
Author Interview - Jyoti Chand | Author I Draw Inspiration From
Favorite place to read a book:
On the yellow lounge chair in my sitting room.
Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with:
I'd like to be stuck with Xaden from Fourth Wing. I don’t know if my husband would be okay with how it plays out.
Author Interview - Jyoti Chand | Book Character I’d Like to be Stuck in an Elevator With
The moment I knew I wanted to become an author:
First grade- I wrote a short story, and it felt magical to be able to do that.
Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook:
ALL OF THE ABOVE, please.
The last book I read:
Always you and me by Dani Atkins — it was a great rom com and the perfect lighthearted read with heavy moments.
Author Interview - Jyoti Chand | The Last Book I Read
Pen & paper or computer:
Computer, but I love journaling.
Book character I think I’d be best friends with:
Simran from Well Behaved Indian Women by Saumya Dave. She’s thoughtful, creative, and deeply introspective. She gets what it’s like to straddle cultural expectations and personal dreams, and she’d be the kind of friend who listens without judgment, sends you poems at midnight, and reminds you that you don’t have to earn your worth.
Author Interview - Jyoti Chand | Book Character I’d be Best Friends With
If I weren’t an author, I’d be a:
Producer/Director
Favorite decade in fashion history:
70s hands down.
Place I’d most like to travel:
Bali. It looks so dreamy— the perfect blend of culture and paradise.
My signature drink:
Matcha with boba
Favorite artist:
My kids
Number one on my bucket list:
Girl’s trips with my daughter
Anything else you'd like to add:
Come hang out with me on IG @mamajotes
Find more from the author:
https://www.instagram.com/mamajotes
https://www.youtube.com/c/mamajotes
https://www.tiktok.com/@mamajotes
About Jyoti Chand :
Author Interview - Jyoti Chand
Jyoti K. Chand is a dynamic writer, comedian, and passionate advocate for self-care and maternal mental health. With a foundation in stand-up comedy and improv, Jyoti captivates audiences through her highly engaging content across her social and digital platforms, offering an unfiltered look into the realities of motherhood. Her work inspires others to embrace joy and authenticity in their own lives. Originally from Los Angeles, she now resides in the Chicago suburbs with her family.
